Quick answer
Anthropic sometimes gives eligible plans a "Reset for free" button in Settings > Usage, on the web or in Claude Desktop. Depending on the offer, it restores your five-hour limit or your weekly limit. Claude Code in the terminal or IDE cannot show it, so check the web app when you are stuck.
Where to find it
Open Settings > Usage on claude.ai or in Claude Desktop. If a reset is on offer, the button sits next to the limit it restores. Anthropic's limit reset article lists which plans qualify.
When resets happen
Not on a schedule. Anthropic gave Pro, Max, and Team a free reset when Opus 5.5 launched on September 22, 2026. Treat them as a bonus, not something to plan around.
If no reset is offered
Wait for the normal reset, turn on usage credits, or switch tools. UsageAtlas shows when each window resets, and the limit reached guide covers each option.
Questions, answered
Why don't I see the Reset for free button?
It only appears when Anthropic offers a reset to your plan, and only on the web or in Claude Desktop.
Can I reset my Claude limit from Claude Code?
No. The button is not available in the terminal or IDE. Open Settings > Usage on claude.ai.
Does a free reset restore both limits?
Not always. Each offer restores either the five-hour limit or the weekly limit.