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Reference
Namespace history capabilities
Server-side history powers the recovery feature — see Real-time Data → Recovery & reliability for how to use it.| Namespace | History enabled | Max messages | Retention window |
|---|---|---|---|
order_book | Yes | 5,000 | 5 minutes |
recent_trades | Yes | 2,000 | 5 minutes |
recent_trades_consolidated | Yes | 1,000 | 5 minutes |
markets | Yes | 1,000 | 5 minutes |
main_line | Yes | 500 | 5 minutes |
active_orders | Yes | 100 | 5 minutes |
fixtures | Yes | 100 | 5 minutes |
ce_refunds | Yes | 100 | 5 minutes |
best_odds | No | — | — |
parlay_markets | No | — | — |
Limits
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max channel subscriptions per connection | 512 |
| Max history items returned per request | 1,000 |
| Max messages recoverable per reconnect | 1,000 |
| Ping interval | 30 seconds |
| Pong timeout | 8 seconds |
| Outbound queue limit | 1 MB |
