Multiple Betfair connections and Data Request Limits

[Xeres]

Does anyone know if the limit on data requests is per connection rather than tied to my user account?

I have a script that currently does quite a lot but I want to split it up into smaller tasks, so essentially each script will make a new connection to the API. Each individual script will never be over the request limit but it's possible that 3 of them will all make a request at the same time and collectively they would be over the limit.

So I am wondering if as long as each connection is below the limit then I am ok?

[spreadbetting]

All requests are linked to the user account even if you have multiple accounts in the same name they'll link them as they do for PC. So it's pointless making new connections if it's solely to try and get more requests.

[Xeres]

The porpose isn't to get more requests but its possible it could happen if a few of the scripts all make a request at the same time. I was hoping the limits were by connection since you are allowed multiple connections at one.

[spreadbetting]

You'd be better off asking the BDP team direct on that. There are limits on concurrent connections but can't remember off hand what that default limit is. You can always request BDP increase it if you hit it but probably best to ask them beforehand rather than have a connection blocked at a critical time. Guess so much depends on how many connections you think you'll be making as most people won't have the problem.

https://support.developer.betfair.com/h ... hange-API-

[Xeres]

I only ask because I was coding up the scripts and today there were 41 markets which is 1 more than the limit based on my requests so it got me thinking. I could just split the requests to be honest to be on the safe side.
cheers

[spreadbetting]

Everything is account based usually but best ask BDP to be on the safe side as they will increase your limits if you're paying enough commission, contributing to markets etc so in their favour to do so.

[Anbell]

Everything is account based usually...

Except commission