what does it mean edge too many requests

When you see “Edge: Too Many Requests,” it usually means a protection system is temporarily blocking or limiting access because it thinks there have been too many sign‑in or data requests in a short time.

What the message means

• “Too many requests” is a rate‑limit or security warning: the system thinks your browser/app (often Microsoft Edge, Thunderbird, or another client) is hitting a service too frequently or in a suspicious way, so it slows or blocks access.

• In many email/forum cases, “Edge” in the popup refers to a security or “edge” protection layer on the provider’s side (for example, at the boundary of their network), not just the Edge browser itself.

Why it happens

Common triggers include:

• Multiple login attempts to email (like Yahoo or other providers) in a short time, especially with failures or from a new device/location.

• An app or client (e.g., Thunderbird or a script) repeatedly polling or syncing mail, causing the provider’s security edge to rate‑limit you.

• General HTTP 429 “Too Many Requests” behavior, where any website limits how often one IP or account can send requests in a time window.

What you can try

• Wait: The block is often temporary; some providers suggest waiting several hours or up to 24 hours before trying again, especially after many sign‑in attempts.

• Clear cache/cookies or restart the app/browser: This often fixes “Edge: too many requests” popups with email sites or webmail.

• Disable extensions, VPNs, or aggressive add‑ons that might be sending background requests, then reload the site.

• If using an email client (like Thunderbird) with Yahoo or similar, reduce how often it checks for new mail and make sure your settings (password, OAuth, app password) are correct so it isn’t spamming failed logins.

If the message keeps coming back even after waiting and cleaning cache, contacting the email or site’s support team can help, since the rate limit is usually enforced on their side rather than on your device.