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* Specify anonymous limits subject to change * Drop mention of restricted datasets and add link to policy and usage
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docs/api/api_keys.md

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# Epidata API Keys
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Anyone may access the Epidata API anonymously without providing any personal
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data. Anonymous API access is subject to the following restrictions:
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data. Anonymous API access is subject to the following restrictions; they may
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change as we learn more about their impact:
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1. public datasets only
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1. rate-limited to 100 requests per hour
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1. rate-limited to 60 requests per hour
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1. only two parameters may have multiple selections
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For example, a query for three signals on one date across all counties can be
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[registering with us](https://forms.gle/hkBr5SfQgxguAfEt7).
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Privileges of registration may include:
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1. restricted-access datasets
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1. no rate limit
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1. no limit on multiple selections
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docs/index.md

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datasets with a maximum of two of the requested parameters having multiple
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selections (signals, dates, versions, regions, etc).
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To request access to restricted datasets, no rate limit, and unlimited multiple
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To request access with no rate limit and unlimited multiple
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selections, you can [request a registered API key](https://forms.gle/hkBr5SfQgxguAfEt7).
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For policy and usage details, consult the [Epidata API keys documentation](api/api_keys.md).
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If you regularly or frequently use our system, please consider using an API key
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even if your usage falls within the anonymous usage limits. API key usage helps

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