Quick answer
The message means the default model's allowance is exhausted, not the whole account. Switch to another model with quota remaining, wait for that model's reset, or move the task to another tool. Check the usage panel to see which quotas still have room.
What the message means
| Message | Scope | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline model quota reached | Default model only | Switch model or wait |
| Premium quota reached | That premium model | Use baseline or wait |
| Starter quota ended | Whole trial | Choose a paid plan |
| Sign-in required | Auth, not quota | Re-authenticate |
Finish the task
- Open the model selector and check remaining quota per model.
- Switch to a model with capacity for the remaining work.
- Reduce the task scope so fewer turns are needed.
- Start a new session to avoid replaying a large context.
- Move the task to another tool if no quota remains.
Prevent the repeat
- Note which model you rely on and how fast it drains.
- Use the baseline for exploration and premium for the final pass.
- Track local tokens to estimate a task before starting it.
- Set a reminder before the reset if the work is time-sensitive.
The reset guide explains when each model returns.
Switch, do not stop
- Open the model selector and read remaining quota per model.
- Pick a model with capacity for the rest of the task.
- Reduce scope so fewer turns are needed.
- Start a new session to shed context.
- Move the task to another tool if nothing remains.
The message names one model, not the account. Treating it as a total block is the most common mistake, and it costs hours of waiting that could have been spent working on another model.
The reset guide explains when that model returns.
Questions, answered
Does the baseline quota block every model?
No. It applies to the default model. Other models have separate allowances that may still have capacity.
How long until the baseline quota resets?
The usage panel shows the period for that model. It is not necessarily the same as another model's reset.
Does upgrading restore quota immediately?
A plan change can change the allowance, but treat the usage panel as the source for what is available now.