Can't use free 120 hours

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hello, i use codespace. i have a problem, it says free limit is 120 hours, i use 2 cores, so it's 60 hours per month. but i get blocked access much earlier, how can i fix it?

[shakibbinkabir]

You're hitting your Codespaces limit early because the free tier is measured in core hours (your 2-core machine uses 2 hours of credit for every 1 real hour it's on) and there's also a storage limit.

To fix this:

• Stop codespaces when you're not using them.
• Delete codespaces you no longer need.
• Monitor your usage in your GitHub billing settings.

[Shubham-Loshali]

It seems like you're encountering a discrepancy in your Codespaces usage and the allocated free hours. Here’s how to address and investigate the issue:

Steps to Troubleshoot and Resolve:

1. Understand the Billing Rules:

   • Free usage includes 120 core-hours per month. For a 2-core machine, that means 60 machine-hours.
   • Usage is calculated based on active and suspended times. Even if you're not actively using Codespaces but have suspended instances, they still count toward your usage.

2. Check Usage Logs:

   • Navigate to GitHub > Settings > Billing & Plans > Codespaces Usage.
   • Review the detailed breakdown of your Codespaces usage, including active and suspended hours.

3. Ensure Proper Shutdown:

   • Make sure to stop your Codespaces after use rather than suspending them, as suspended Codespaces can still consume free hours.

4. Upgrade or Reallocate Resources:

   • If you’re running multiple Codespaces or using higher-spec machines, they might consume free hours more quickly.
   • Consider adjusting to a smaller machine (e.g., 1 core) to extend your available time.

5. Monitor Active Codespaces:

   • Use the command-line tool or the GitHub interface to list all active or suspended Codespaces:

     gh codespace list
     

     • Stop any unnecessary Codespaces:

       gh codespace stop -c <codespace-name>
       

6. Contact GitHub Support:

   • If you’ve verified all of the above and your usage still seems inaccurate, contact GitHub Support through [this link](https://support.github.com/contact) to review your account's usage details.

Tips to Optimize Usage:

• Use smaller machine specs when working on lightweight tasks.
• Stop Codespaces immediately after use.
• Schedule periodic cleanup of unused or suspended Codespaces.

These steps should help you identify the root cause of the issue and optimize your free usage to avoid early access blocks.

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