How can I adjust the ExpressionEngine search rate limit?

Question

I have added a search functionality to my ExpressionEngine site, using the standard Search Module tags. However, I occasionally run into this error message:

You are only allowed to search every 15 seconds.

This only seems to happen when I'm logged out.

I want to decrease the time required between searches. How can I adjust this?

Answer 1

It's a per-group setting (hence why it's only happening when you're logged out). The default for logged out members (the Guests group) is 15 seconds.

You can adjust this value for each group under Members > Member Groups > Edit Group in the control panel.