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title Usage limits for GitHub Copilot
shortTitle Usage limits
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intro Learn about {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} usage limits and what to do if you hit a limit.
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Learn about Copilot

Rate limits

Rate limiting is a mechanism used to control the number of requests a user or application can make in a given time period. {% data variables.product.github %} uses rate limits to ensure everyone has fair access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} and to protect against abuse.

{% data variables.product.github %} enforces rate limits for several reasons.

  • Capacity: There is a limited amount of computing power available to serve all {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} users. Rate limiting helps prevent the system from being overloaded.
  • High usage: Popular features and models may receive bursts of requests. Rate limits ensure no single user or group can monopolize these resources.
  • Fairness: Rate limits ensure that all users have equitable access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}.
  • Abuse mitigation: Without rate limits, malicious actors could exploit {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, leading to degraded service for everyone or even denial of service.

Additional usage limits

Your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan includes an allowance of {% data variables.product.prodname_ai_credits_short %}. If you exhaust these included credits, you can continue working by either upgrading your plan or setting a budget for Additional usage to access more {% data variables.product.prodname_ai_credits_short %}. If you exceed the allowed additional usage, you can pay for the additional usage you've already consumed to unlock more and continue.

For more information, see AUTOTITLE.

What to do if you hit a limit

If you receive a limit error when using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, you should:

  • Wait and try again. Rate limits are temporary. Often, waiting a short period and trying again resolves the issue.
  • Check your usage. If you’re making frequent or automated requests (for example, rapid-fire completions or large-scale usage), consider adjusting your usage pattern.
  • Upgrade your plan. If you are on an individual {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan, upgrading your plan will allow for additional usage.