Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Server name: Plex OS: Windows 10/11 Log excerpt: May 15, 2026 18:59:41.545 ERROR - CERT: Error acquiring new certificate: Failed to upload CSR: 429 Could a moderator please reset the rate limit on my account? @ChuckPa @BigWheel

Hi! Same problem here. I’m getting the Cert 429 error. Server details: machineIdentifier: 4d69972d2012d618e94d99962db2ce599643d9d1 Plex version: 1.43.1.10611 If you could fix it, I would be grateful. Thanks! [mod edit: You’ve had 6 new certs delivered to you in short succession. Before, you al…

Seems to me that Plex has some sort of serious issue going on with their end. They should at a minimum be posting an announcement about WTF is going on and what they’re doing to remedy it!

I’m having the same issue. Could a moderator please help. May 17, 2026 01:06:09.747 [11436] ERROR - CERT: Error acquiring new certificate: Failed to upload CSR: 429, [mod edit: Your certificate is valid and has been successfully renewed a few hours ago.]

Hello, I believe I need mine reset as well. Thanks for the help. [mod edit: you can stop and restart your server now.]

I have the same problem. I stopped my Plex for several hours but the same error persists. [mod edit: you can stop and restart your server now.]

I think i’m having same problem May 17, 2026 23:39:05.525 [13932] ERROR - CERT: Error acquiring new certificate: Failed to upload CSR: 429, Can you help me? [mod edit: you can stop and restart your server now.]

I am having the same problem. May 17, 2026 14:25:19.440 [140592676825912] ERROR - CERT: Error acquiring new certificate: Failed to upload CSR: 429, Can I get a cert reset as well. Several clients will not connect. [mod edit: you can stop and restart your server now.] Thank you the cert was acqui…

I have CSR 429 errors, please refresh my certificate [mod edit: you can stop and restart your server now.]

I’m having the same issue for 2 days now.. I’m confused, are we supposed to come here and beg on the forums for a certificate refresh?? [mod edit: Please stop your server, let it sit for a few hours, then restart it.]

Certificate stuck on 429 rate limit - request reset

Plex Media Server

aitor938 May 17, 2026, 9:24pm 30

I have the same issue: Plex Direct certificate expired - Failed to upload CSR: 429 / API rate limit exceeded

Could you reset my certificate please?

[mod edit: you can stop and restart your server now.]

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