GitHub Action quota limits hit. Microsoft for Startup Recipient.

[AubinBakana]

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I have recently hit the quota on my GitHub Action. I deleted previous commits. Upgraded my GitHub to premium. Still, I am unable to build my app.

Here is the error message in the Upload Artifact step: "
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Run actions/upload-artifact@v4
With the provided path, there will be 1 file uploaded
Artifact name is valid!
Root directory input is valid!
Error: Failed to CreateArtifact: Artifact storage quota has been hit. Unable to upload any new artifacts. Usage is recalculated every 6-12 hours.
More info on storage limits: https://docs.github.com/en/billing/managing-billing-for-github-actions/about-billing-for-github-actions#calculating-minute-and-storage-spending"

It's been over over 18 hours since I upgraded to premium.

Can anyone help?

[Rohit-Nandagawali]

GitHub's storage limits are separate from plan tiers and reset every 6-12 hours. Since it's been 18 hours, try these:

1. Check your current storage usage in your repo's Actions settings.
2. Delete old artifacts manually to free up space (Settings > Actions > Artifacts).
3. Reduce artifact size by excluding unnecessary files in your workflow (use .gitignore or selective uploads).
4. If urgent, contact GitHub Support with your Microsoft for Startups details—they might fast-track a quota reset.

Try this brother

[AubinBakana]

Hi,

thank you for your response.

Could you double-check this path you shared - Settings > Actions > Artifacts? It is not very clear from where I am standing, because in my Global Settings, there is no "Actions". I already deleted all the previous Actions' commits, if that's what you mean by deleting artifacts.

I will contact them... well, I am here in my effort to contact them. It is not that intuitive to find their contact details. Perhaps I should ask if you can share them here?

Aubin

[geethasagarb]

Hi @AubinBakana!

Upgrading to GitHub Pro won’t instantly clear artifact storage — GitHub recalculates usage every 6–12 hours, but in practice, it can take longer. Deleting commits doesn’t affect artifact storage either.

To fix it quicker:
• Go to Actions > Storage in your repo or org settings.
• Manually delete old workflow runs or artifacts to free up space.
• Wait for the recalculation window to kick in (may take up to 24 hours).

If it’s been over 24 hours with no change, consider opening a support ticket: (https://support.github.com/contact).

[AubinBakana]

hi @geethasagarb,

Thank you for your response.

It did recalculate and then attempted to build again but it failed for the same reason. Quota exceeded. If it can take up to 24 hours as you stated, then perhaps I should wait that long. I think the issue here may be how long it takes. I will wait after 24 hours from the last.

I have also opened a ticket, just in case.

Thank you,
Aubin

[geethasagarb]

You are welcome

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