# Usage Limits

The Any Audio Network has certain limits in place to ensure fair use and maintain site performance. Here's what you need to know about limits for free accounts.

## Audio Upload Limits

**File Size:**
- Maximum file size: **100 MB** per upload
- Supported formats: MP3 and FLAC

**Storage:**
- Free users: **Unlimited uploads**
- Each file is stored as-is (FLAC files are converted to MP3 for streaming)

## Streaming Limits

**Monthly Hours:**
- Free users: **10 hours** of streaming per month
- Resets on the 1st of each month

**Stream Duration:**
- Maximum continuous stream: **No hard limit**
- Streams can run as long as needed within your monthly quota

**Concurrent Listeners:**
- Maximum listeners per IP: **5**
- Rate limit: **50 connection attempts per IP per 10 minutes**

**Archive Settings:**
- Archives are optional when creating a stream
- Archive files count toward storage like regular uploads

## Rate Limits

To prevent abuse, the following rate limits apply:

**API Requests:**
- General rate limiting applies to prevent spam
- Excessive requests may result in temporary blocks

**Uploads:**
- No specific limit on number of uploads
- Unusually high upload rates may trigger review

## Account Limits

**Usernames:**
- 3-20 characters
- Letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens only

**Passwords:**
- Minimum 8 characters
- Must be reasonably secure

## Increasing Limits

Want higher limits? Subscription plans are available that offer:

- Increased monthly streaming hours
- Priority support
- Additional features

Check the subscription page for current pricing and options.

## Fair Use

Even within these limits, please use the site reasonably. Automated tools, scripts, or behaviors that put excessive load on the server may result in account suspension regardless of technical limits.

## Questions?

If you have questions about these limits or need clarification, please contact us through the support system.

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Limits current as of: January 2026