Rate limit with Copilot Pro on VSCode

[thetriunegw2]

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Hello, I'm new here (my first post/message).

I use Copilot Pro on VSCode. Everything was working fine until today, when I started getting the following message

Sorry, you have been rate-limited. Please wait a moment before trying again. Learn More

Server Error: Sorry, you have exceeded your Copilot token usage. Please review our Terms of Service. Error Code: rate_limited

I have to wait a few minutes before I can continue, and then the message reappears.

Why is this happening? How long do I have to wait for it to reset so I can finally get on with my project?

Thank for your help

[bait-py]

This is a server-side rate limit (per minute/hour) to manage capacity, even with Copilot Pro. It usually means you've made too many requests too quickly, or there's a temporary server load issue.

Why it happens: High frequency of requests (especially for complex tasks or chat), or a potential bug where the VS Code extension is rapidly calling the API in the background.

Reset Time: It's temporary. The limit should reset after a few minutes to an hour.

Workaround: Wait 15-30 minutes, or try restarting VS Code to ensure no stuck processes are continually hitting the API. If it continues, consider checking your extension version or contacting GitHub Support.

[thetriunegw2]

Thank you both for your quick responses!