# "Allow 3 seconds" Error

The **"Allow 3 seconds" error** is a system message from OnlyFans that appears when attempting to send certain requests too frequently (e.g. publishing posts and sending direct/priority messages more often than OnlyFans allows).

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## Understanding the Issue

This error occurs due to the following reasons:

* Publishing posts and sending direct/priority messages too frequently.&#x20;
* There is an incorrect Time Delay in Priority Mass Messages

OnlyFans limits the frequency of certain actions to ensure they are performed by a single account in a natural manner. The platform restricts some requests to once every 3 seconds, assuming that one person cannot perform multiple actions within that timeframe.&#x20;

### Priority Mass Messages & Incorrect Time Delay

* The Priority Mass Messages feature sends individual private messages to each fan with a customizable time interval.
* If the time interval is set too short, OnlyFans may detect it as spam and trigger the "Allow 3 Seconds" error.

### Share-for-Share (SFS) Limitations

* The OnlyFans system does not differentiate between scheduled and regular publishing.
* If multiple SFS posts are scheduled too close together, the system may flag them, resulting in errors.

## Solutions

1. Identify the Cause of the Error

* If the error occurs due to multiple actions performed at the same time, prioritize the most important action and pause the others temporarily.&#x20;

By following these adjustments, you can avoid disruptions, ensure messages are sent successfully, and comply with OnlyFans' limits.

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