Cursor High Load Error (ERROR_RESOURCE_EXHAUSTED)

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Select a model manually

   Copy steps
   1. Open the model picker
   2. Choose a specific model rather than Auto and resend
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Retry after a few minutes

   1. Peak hours (European morning to noon was cited for Grok 4.6) are worst
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Check usage

   1. Settings > Plan & Usage; enable on-demand usage if a premium pool is spent
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Chat fails with ERROR_RESOURCE_EXHAUSTED and a High Load message.

Why it happens

• High demand for the selected model
• Auto mode routing to a premium model after premium usage is spent (staff aware)
• Status incidents on providers

This guide also covers

• cursor high load
• ERROR_RESOURCE_EXHAUSTED cursor
• we're experiencing high demand cursor

Other Cursor errors

• Cursor Usage Limit Reached
• Cursor Rate Limit Exceeded
• Cursor Agent Not Working
• Cursor Keeps Reconnecting or Connection Failed
• Cursor Extensions Not Working or Not Found
• Cursor Slow, High CPU or Memory Usage
• Cursor MCP Not Working: Server Connected but No Tools
• Can't Use Cursor Auto After Included Usage Is Gone