Rate limited

More context is needed. It may mean that you are trying to do something (e.g. on a computer) more quickly or frequently than is allowed.

GPYMore context is needed. It may mean that you are trying to do something (e.g. on a computer) more quickly or frequently than is allowed.

I've tried log-in into my Guardian's account today and I couldn't, instead I've got that notice followed by Try again later.

I would guess it means that the web servers are too busy to accept any more connections at the moment. It sounds like a tech-speak way of saying something that could have been expressed in a clearer and more friendly way to ordinary users.

GPYhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rate_limiting

In computer networks, rate limiting is used to control the rate of traffic sent or received by a network interface controller. It can be induced by the network protocol stack of the sender due to a recei