GitHub Copilot quota exceeded: causes and fixes

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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. 1.Wait until reset (e.g. next month)
  2. 2.Upgrade to Copilot Pro/Pro+
  3. 3.Check/buy additional premium requests
  4. 4.Ask your org admin to assign a seat
  5. 5.Check remaining usage in GitHub settings
  6. 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.

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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

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