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# Why does Fitbit show 'rate limit exceeded' right after connecting?

A `rate limit exceeded` message right after a user connects usually means the **initial data backfill temporarily hit provider rate limits**.

The connection itself is intact. Graphs and data load normally once the limit window passes, so **retrying after a short wait resolves it** without any reconnection.