GitHub Copilot quota exceeded: causes and fixes
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View GitHub Copilot status →What this error means
You used up your Copilot allowance — the Copilot Free monthly completion/chat limit, paid-plan premium-request overage, or no assigned seat.
Common causes
- •Hit the Copilot Free monthly completion/chat limit
- •Exceeded Pro premium-request allowance
- •No/expired org seat
- •Plan restriction
How to fix
- 1.Wait until reset (e.g. next month)
- 2.Upgrade to Copilot Pro/Pro+
- 3.Check/buy additional premium requests
- 4.Ask your org admin to assign a seat
- 5.Check remaining usage in GitHub settings
- 6.Check status at the top of this page
When waiting helps (and when it won't)
Monthly limits clear at reset—wait or upgrade. It is not a misconfiguration.
Alternatives when GitHub Copilot is down
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FAQ
What is Quota exceeded / completions limit?
You used up your Copilot allowance — the Copilot Free monthly completion/chat limit, paid-plan premium-request overage, or no assigned seat.
How do I fix Quota exceeded / completions limit?
Wait until reset (e.g. next month) / Upgrade to Copilot Pro/Pro+ / Check/buy additional premium requests / Ask your org admin to assign a seat / Check remaining usage in GitHub settings / Check status at the top of this page