# Quota

## Restrictions

Quota restrictions exist to ensure the availability of computing resources for the entire OpenET community. Attempting to circumvent quota restrictions through the use of multiple OpenET accounts is a violation of the [*Terms of Service*](https://openetdata.org/terms-of-service) and will lead to accounts being removed. 

## Available Tiers

Account quotas reset on the 1st of each month to the values shown below. When your Earth Engine account is [linked](/docs/additional-resources/earth-engine.md#linking-your-account) with OpenET, you will automatically be granted access to the second-tier quota.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><em>For individual developers who want essential features to scale personal projects.</em></p><h3><mark style="color:blue;">Global</mark></h3><ul><li>Monthly Query Limit: <strong><code>100</code></strong></li><li>Max Area Acres: <strong><code>50,000</code></strong></li></ul><h3><mark style="color:blue;">Raster</mark></h3><ul><li>Max Polygons: <strong><code>100</code></strong></li><li>Encryption: <strong><code>Disabled</code></strong></li><li>Earth Engine Linking: <strong><code>Optional</code></strong></li></ul><h3><mark style="color:blue;">Geodatabase</mark></h3><ul><li>Field IDs per Query: <strong><code>100</code></strong></li></ul></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/2hcubJBT0Jsr42TTIbE0">/files/2hcubJBT0Jsr42TTIbE0</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><p><em>For small teams that want to collaborate and build applications publicly.</em></p><h3><mark style="color:blue;">Global</mark></h3><ul><li>Monthly Query Limit: <strong><code>400</code></strong></li><li>Max Area Acres: <strong><code>200,000</code></strong></li></ul><h3><mark style="color:blue;">Raster</mark></h3><ul><li>Max Polygons: <strong><code>200</code></strong></li><li>Encryption: <strong><code>Disabled</code></strong></li><li>Earth Engine Linking: <strong><code>Required</code></strong> </li></ul><h3><mark style="color:blue;">Geodatabase</mark></h3><ul><li>Field IDs per Query: <strong><code>400</code></strong></li></ul></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/gwjCCHJ6FJZa6HzNcChr">/files/gwjCCHJ6FJZa6HzNcChr</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Understanding the Values

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<summary>Monthly Query Limit</summary>

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```
The number of requests which can be made in a given month. 
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<summary>Max Area Acres</summary>

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```
Maximum area per request.
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<summary>Max Polygons</summary>

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```
Maximum number of features contained in a shapefile asset id per raster request. 
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<summary>Encryption</summary>

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```
Is file encryption enabled for exports on your account. 
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<summary>Max Field IDS</summary>

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```
Maximum number of OpenET field ids used for a single request.
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</details>

## Rate Limits

OpenET has a global rate limit for individual users of **20 per minute** with a maximum of **500 per hour**.&#x20;


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