What is the limit term about "You've hit your global rate limit."?

[ColdeZhang]

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I'm a Pro+ subscriber, and this morning I received a global rate limit error after only about five conversations.

"You've hit your global rate limit. Please upgrade your plan or wait for your limit to reset. Learn More"

I've never encountered this problem before. I'd like to know if this is a new clause? Is there a specific rate limit indicator? How long after trying again is it supposed to happen?

And I already have the highest-level Pro+ subscription, it even prompted me to upgrade my plan... I don't understand what this means.

Even if there is a limit, why would a Pro+ user reach the rate limit after only five conversations? I really hope this is just a bug, otherwise this limit practically means Copilot's service is unusable.

[xlfdyzcs]

same

[redf0x1]

SAME FOR 2 ACCOUNT PRO+

[PeterChen666]

same

[PeterChen666]

I just asked two simple questions in the morning, and it prompted a rate limit. What’s more, you can’t even use the free model — what a bullshit restriction! pro+!!!

[enrolled16]

https://github.com/settings/copilot/features says Premium requests 37.8%

but vscode output

2026-03-27 10:57:19.678 [error] Server error: 429 {"error":{"message":"Sorry, you've exceeded your rate limits. Please review our [Terms of Service](https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/github-terms/github-terms-of-service).","code":"user_global_rate_limited:pro_plus"}}

[ColdeZhang]

This is clearly not due to insufficient premium request quota, but rather a request rate limitation.

[ColdeZhang]

I only encountered the speed limit when I had five windows open simultaneously using the Pro subscription before, which is why I upgraded to the Pro+ subscription.

I admit that having five windows open simultaneously is a bit excessive, but that's only a rare occurrence, and I didn't do that today.

[bughandler]

Same, I have 70% premium requests quota remaining.
Microslop strikes again, I'm so regret paid this shit annually.

[DreamFulFil]

I made only 1 request today, and I got rate limited before even getting anything done.

[ColdeZhang]

It sounds like you're in a worse situation than me.

I wonder what kind of trouble the copilot developers are up to this time.

[DreamFulFil]

If I can't even do 1 simple task, I'm unsubscribing, this is just stupid. Switching models doesn't help. They better fix it asap.

[super-monster]

Same here — I got rate limited today on my very first request before I could even do anything.

[binsondev]

Same here ,i am Pro+ subscriber but after 2 request getting "You've hit your global rate limit. Please upgrade your plan or wait for your limit to reset".. :(

[super-monster]

same

[1090804961]

same

[ERALAB-NETWORK]

I'm having the same problem.
I asked a question in the chat and immediately received a message saying the limits were reached. I'm a Pro+ subscriber, and my monthly limit is 73% used, with 27% left.
It must be some serious bug. I'd like to know when it'll be fixed so I can get back to my projects.

[HATTER-LONG]

same, hit limit. switch other model also limit.

[MuseumMage]

same

[YKDZ]

Related: #190762 #190759 #190176 #190759 #190758
May be the cause?: #190759

[ColdeZhang]

Helpful information

[harrillex-jo]

thanx, it looks like a bug and seems causing the 'global' problems

[WagnerJust]

running into this as well

[patrykszady]

how is this an answer?

[wsw-sww]

Same, i made 10 request today

[Cyrus-DropPrint]

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I'm a Pro+ subscriber, and this morning I received a global rate limit error after only about five conversations.

"You've hit your global rate limit. Please upgrade your plan or wait for your limit to reset. Learn More"

I've never encountered this problem before. I'd like to know if this is a new clause? Is there a specific rate limit indicator? How long after trying again is it supposed to happen?

And I already have the highest-level Pro+ subscription, it even prompted me to upgrade my plan... I don't understand what this means.

Even if there is a limit, why would a Pro+ user reach the rate limit after only five conversations? I really hope this is just a bug, otherwise this limit practically means Copilot's service is unusable.

I just upgraded to Copilot Pro+ less then a week ago. If this is going to be permanent, then I am done with Copilot. I was in the middle of working and got hit with a 4 hour wait. So basically I am on the most expensive plan and I have to just sit around for 4 hours and do nothing.

[Kasparsu]

Suggestion, I know crazy, but you could write code yourself.

[patrykszady]

yes, but github copilot clearly changed how we "write" code .... it needs to work and we need a status page to know what and when it's down. Submit service tickets to get their attention!

[67777777777777777]

Alright now you’re really pissing me off. It’s been easily two weeks that there’s problem after problem with your product. So I’m aware that you’re trying to minimize your financial losses as much as possible, but this is becoming too much. I’m leaving your service, you’ve won everything, and I hope I’m not the only one. You really treat us like shit.

[Cyrus-DropPrint]

Agreed.

[patrykszady]

They just need to allow us to see a simple status page with updates that engineering is working on it. > Try to use auto mode to select models, it worked for me (it's working for me too).

[gagaga12014404]

Same here. I’m a Copilot Pro subscriber, yet I’m getting the user_global_rate_limited:trial error. To make matters worse, it’s still charging my credits for every failed attempt.

[ColdeZhang]

WTF I didn't even notice it.

[dang312]

Yes it still charge if you click try again. Don't click guys ...

[patrykszady]

Everyone needs to submit a service ticket so github is aware of this.

[kenneth-stylespace]

Same here, getting an error of "You've hit your global rate limit. Please upgrade your plan or wait for your limit to reset.". Paid Pro user, just used up to 80% of monthly limit.

Looks like to be a bug, cuz many are reporting the same issue in a short period of time.

[dang312]

More about the limit and usage : If you click try again, it will cost the usage too ! Don't click try again guys

[xskreblin]

I don't know if problem is fixed globally, but for me it has been resolved.
I have removed all Budget limits, and added fresh SKU limit with not stop option $100. It works for me.

I can't claim that this resolved the issue. I have also pushed ticket request, but closed it after it worked.

[imilynet]

same

[business-woodencart-games]

Its working now, hope not to encounter the limit again.

[jyagamino]

Is it working for everyone again?

I’m not totally sure this is what fixed it, but after I removed the premium request limit in my budgets on GitHub, it started working for me.

[ArtEX-Ketisch]

It must be a bug. Looks like the devs are vibe coding github copilot with github copilot now.
They probably canceled the subscriptions to all there senior devs.

[Akash1134]

We sincerely apologize for the disruption you may have experienced earlier today.

For a period of a few hours, a service-side issue impacted some users and may have caused unexpected errors or interruptions. Our team quickly identified the root cause and has since implemented a fix to fully resolve the issue.

We are actively reviewing what happened and taking steps to strengthen our systems to help prevent similar issues in the future. Thank you for your patience and for bearing with us while we worked to restore normal service.

[PRATHAM777P]

Hello @ColdeZhang 👋

Even Pro+ users may occasionally encounter a “global rate limit” if the system is experiencing high usage or a temporary issue. Typically, this resets after a few minutes. If it continues to occur with very few messages, it may be a bug, and reaching out to support would be the best way to resolve it.

[viswarajbr]

issue not resolved still. Status page nothing reported..No idea..! Still shows rate limit issue.. am a pro user

[aljorhythm]

happening to me now.