Geolocation.com billed me for exceeding API request limits; how can I cap monthly charge overages?

To prevent unexpected overage fees from API request bursts, you must configure strict usage limits directly inside your API developer portal.

Most geolocation API services process overages by default once your subscription quota is reached unless hard caps or auto-stop settings are manually enabled.

Log in to your developer console dashboard and navigate to the Billing, Quotas, or API Keys management section.

Locate your active API key settings and set a maximum hard cap or daily quota limit.

Hard caps block any incoming API requests beyond your threshold rather than converting them into pay-as-you-go overage billing.

If your provider uses monthly subscriptions, verify if there is an Auto-Top Up or Overage Authorization toggle in your billing settings and switch it off.

You can also set up automated email billing alerts in your dashboard to notify you immediately when your account usage reaches 80% or 90% of your plan limit.

If none of the above solutions work, please feel free to share your experience. You can also file a complaint on our website.