GitHub Copilot Rate Limit Exceeded
Quick answer
'You've hit a rate limit' means too many requests in a short window, even if credits remain. Wait, switch model, or upgrade.
Most likely fix: Wait and retry
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Wait and retry
- Use the retry time shown in the message
- Switch to another model or Auto
Did this fix it?2. Reduce burst usage
- Avoid running several agent sessions in parallel
- Shorten context
Did this fix it?3. Escalate
- If it repeats, contact GitHub Support with the request ID
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Chat or agent stops with a rate limit message, often on one model.
Why it happens
- Capacity limits on popular models
- Burst usage from agent runs
- Org-level limits
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- copilot rate limit
- you've hit a rate limit copilot
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