Quick answer
Cursor's included allowance resets at the start of your billing period, which is the date your subscription renews rather than the first of the month. On-demand usage is billed per cycle and does not refill. Check the Usage tab in the Cursor dashboard for the exact reset date on your account.
Find your reset date
- Open the Cursor dashboard and select Usage or Billing.
- Read the current period start and end dates.
- Note that the end date is the reset, not the invoice date.
- Check whether on-demand billing is enabled for the account.
| Item | Resets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Included requests | Start of billing period | Follows your renewal date |
| Premium model allowance | Same period | Priced per model |
| On-demand spend | Per cycle | Does not refill; it is billed |
| Team seat limits | Per seat period | Admin can cap spend |
Plan around the date
- Note the reset date before a heavy week.
- Estimate what one agent run consumes so you can divide the remainder.
- Move routine work to Auto mode when the allowance is low.
- Use on-demand only for work that cannot wait.
If you are already blocked
Waiting for the reset is the only free option. If on-demand is enabled, Cursor continues at published rates, which is usually cheaper than losing a day. The usage limit guide lists the order to try.
UsageAtlas keeps the reset date and the remaining allowance visible in the tray, so the date is not a surprise.
Questions, answered
Does Cursor reset on the first of the month?
No. It resets on your subscription renewal date, so read the period dates in the dashboard.
Does on-demand usage reset?
It does not refill. On-demand usage is billed for what you consume each cycle.
Can I reset Cursor usage early?
No. Only the billing period resets the included allowance. Upgrading changes the allowance but is not a reset button.