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Zapier errors / Rate limit

Trigger partner failure (throttling)

platform: Zapier / category: Rate limit

Cause

The trigger app is rate-limiting or throttling Zapier's polling requests, causing the trigger poll to fail.

Fix

Wait for the throttling window to expire; Zapier catches up on the next successful poll. If persistent, reduce polling frequency (a plan with longer intervals) or switch to an instant webhook trigger if the app supports it. Contact the partner if the throttling seems unintended.

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