# Usage limits for GitHub Copilot

> Learn about GitHub Copilot usage limits and what to do if you hit a limit.

- 网址：https://funcoding.ai/agents/github-copilot/concepts/billing-and-usage/individuals/usage-limits/
- 来源：GitHub Copilot 官方文档原文（英文），CC-BY-4.0 许可，同步于 2026-10-11
- 官方原文：https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing-and-usage/individuals/usage-limits

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## 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. GitHub uses rate limits to ensure everyone has fair access to GitHub Copilot and to protect against abuse.

GitHub enforces rate limits for several reasons.

* **Capacity:** There is a limited amount of computing power available to serve all Copilot 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 Copilot.
* **Abuse mitigation:** Without rate limits, malicious actors could exploit Copilot, leading to degraded service for everyone or even denial of service.

## Additional usage limits

Your Copilot plan includes an allowance of AI credits. 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 AI credits. 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](https://funcoding.ai/agents/github-copilot/concepts/billing-and-usage/individuals/billing/#what-happens-if-i-exceed-my-included-ai-credits).

## What to do if you hit a limit

If you receive a limit error when using Copilot, 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 Copilot plan, upgrading your plan will allow for additional usage.