# API Quota Information

YouTube Data API v3 has a **daily quota of 10,000 units** (free tier).

#### StreamLink Usage Breakdown

| Operation                         | Cost      | When              | Total        |
| --------------------------------- | --------- | ----------------- | ------------ |
| Initial search (find live stream) | 100 units | Once per connect  | 100          |
| Video details (get chat ID)       | 1 unit    | Once per connect  | 1            |
| Chat message polling              | 3 units   | Every \~5 seconds | \~2,160/hour |

**Total per connection:** 101 units\
**Total per hour streaming:** \~2,261 units\
**Maximum streaming time per day:** \~4.4 hours (with 10,000 unit quota)

#### Quota Management Tips

1. **Always disconnect when not streaming:**

```
   /sl youtube disconnect
```

2. **Monitor your usage:**
   * Go to [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/)
   * Navigate to APIs & Services → Dashboard
   * Click "YouTube Data API v3"
   * View quota usage
3. **Request a quota increase (if needed):**
   * In Google Cloud Console, go to APIs & Services → Quotas
   * Find "Queries per day"
   * Click "Edit Quotas"
   * Fill out the request form

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Quota Exceeded?** If you hit the daily limit, you'll need to wait until midnight PST for the quota to reset, or request an increase from Google.
{% endhint %}


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