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TL;DR OpenAI is introducing a flexible rate limit system for its Codex coding assistant that lets users save rate limit resets for later use.
The feature is rolling out to ChatGPT Go, Plus, Pro, and Business tiers, with all eligible users receiving one free banked reset. Plus and Pro users can earn up to three more through a limited-time referral pilot.
While future earning methods remain unannounced, the infrastructure opens an obvious path for OpenAI to monetize Codex further by selling standalone resets and bundles to developers
AI companies are releasing new models every other week, and power users have been pushing these to the limit just to see what they can achieve. Naturally, heavy usage means constantly colliding with rate limits — intentionally set restrictions intended to prevent server overload and distribute compute evenly. We’ve seen Google frequently reset Gemini rate limits to keep users happy, and now OpenAI is trying to one-up its rivals by introducing a flexible rate limit reset system for its ChatGPT Codex coding assistant.
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Previously, rate limit resets were entirely rigid, leaving developers at the mercy of a fixed corporate schedule. You had zero control over when your quota refreshed, which could feel incredibly constricting if you were cut off right in the middle of a heavy, late-night coding session.
OpenAI is changing that by introducing the ability to save Codex rate limit resets for later use, as announced via a post on X. This gives users the power to trigger a refresh exactly when they need it most, ensuring the perk doesn’t go to waste during periods of inactivity.
This quality-of-life update is currently rolling out to Codex users across the ChatGPT Go, Plus, Pro, and Business tiers. To jumpstart the feature, OpenAI is gifting all eligible users one free banked reset to try out immediately.
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