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What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
Navigate to
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
in your Claude account.
Locate the
Extra usage
section.
Click "Enable" to turn on extra usage.
Set up your payment method if not already configured.
Configure your spending preferences.
Click “Adjust limit” to control costs with a monthly spending cap. You can also select “Set to unlimited” if you prefer no spending restrictions:
You’ll then need to prepay to cover usage beyond your plan limits. Click “Add funds,” enter the amount you want to purchase in the modal, then click “Purchase.”
You can also enable auto-reload to automatically make a purchase when your balance falls below a threshold you set:
Note:
There is a daily redemption limit of $2000.
Setting spending controls
Setting spending controls
Control your extra usage spending with:
Monthly spending cap:
Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend on extra usage each month.
Auto-reload settings:
Automatically purchase credits when your balance drops below a threshold.
Usage alerts:
Receive notifications when approaching your spending limits.
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage is billed at standard API rates; see our
pricing page
pricing page
for details.
Price and plans are subject to change at Anthropic's discretion.
Managing your extra usage
Managing your extra usage
Monitoring usage and costs
Monitoring usage and costs
Track your extra usage through:
Usage dashboard:
View real-time consumption in
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
.
Current spending:
Monitor your month-to-date extra usage costs.
Usage history:
Review past consumption patterns to optimize future usage.
Tips for cost-effective usage
Tips for cost-effective usage
To manage extra usage costs while maintaining productivity:
Choose efficient models:
Use our most efficient Haiku model, or the most recent Sonnet model for most tasks. These provide excellent performance at lower token costs than Opus models.
Leverage your included usage first:
Plan intensive work sessions around your five-hour usage windows.
Start new conversations:
Begin fresh chats for new topics to minimize the size of your context window.
Use projects effectively:
Store frequently referenced documents in project knowledge instead of re-uploading.
Set appropriate limits:
Start with conservative spending caps and adjust based on your needs.
How extra usage works with other features
How extra usage works with other features
Claude Code
Claude Code
Extra usage applies to both Claude conversations and Claude Code terminal usage. Your combined usage across both interfaces counts toward your limits.
Research mode
Research mode
When using Research mode, extra usage rates apply once you exceed your included Max 20X limits. Research sessions may consume tokens more quickly due to multiple searches and comprehensive analysis.
Projects and files
Projects and files
Documents stored in project files count toward your context when used in conversations. Extra usage pricing applies to all tokens processed, including project content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable extra usage at any time through
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage.
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
Your plan’s included usage limit will reset every five hours once you reach it. Extra usage doesn’t affect this reset timing.
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
If you purchased your paid plan through one of the Claude mobile apps, extra usage is only available if you enable and purchase it on the Claude web app. You will not be able to set up extra usage on the mobile app.
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Yes, extra usage is now available for all paid Claude plans, including Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x plans.
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Yes, the usage dashboard clearly distinguishes between your included plan usage limits and any extra usage consumption.
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Yes, you’ll see a clear notification when approaching and reaching your included usage limits, with a confirmation that you’ll continue with extra usage.
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
It's possible to slightly exceed your defined usage limit. Our system checks if you're within your limit before you're allowed to make a single request or send a message. Once the request is processed, we calculate your token consumption, which means you may bypass your limit with that request. Once this happens, any subsequent requests will be blocked.
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
No, extra usage is billed at the same
standard API rates
standard API rates
shown in the pricing table above.
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What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
Navigate to
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
in your Claude account.
Locate the
Extra usage
section.
Click "Enable" to turn on extra usage.
Set up your payment method if not already configured.
Configure your spending preferences.
Click “Adjust limit” to control costs with a monthly spending cap. You can also select “Set to unlimited” if you prefer no spending restrictions:
You’ll then need to prepay to cover usage beyond your plan limits. Click “Add funds,” enter the amount you want to purchase in the modal, then click “Purchase.”
You can also enable auto-reload to automatically make a purchase when your balance falls below a threshold you set:
Note:
There is a daily redemption limit of $2000.
Setting spending controls
Setting spending controls
Control your extra usage spending with:
Monthly spending cap:
Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend on extra usage each month.
Auto-reload settings:
Automatically purchase credits when your balance drops below a threshold.
Usage alerts:
Receive notifications when approaching your spending limits.
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage is billed at standard API rates; see our
pricing page
pricing page
for details.
Price and plans are subject to change at Anthropic's discretion.
Managing your extra usage
Managing your extra usage
Monitoring usage and costs
Monitoring usage and costs
Track your extra usage through:
Usage dashboard:
View real-time consumption in
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
.
Current spending:
Monitor your month-to-date extra usage costs.
Usage history:
Review past consumption patterns to optimize future usage.
Tips for cost-effective usage
Tips for cost-effective usage
To manage extra usage costs while maintaining productivity:
Choose efficient models:
Use our most efficient Haiku model, or the most recent Sonnet model for most tasks. These provide excellent performance at lower token costs than Opus models.
Leverage your included usage first:
Plan intensive work sessions around your five-hour usage windows.
Start new conversations:
Begin fresh chats for new topics to minimize the size of your context window.
Use projects effectively:
Store frequently referenced documents in project knowledge instead of re-uploading.
Set appropriate limits:
Start with conservative spending caps and adjust based on your needs.
How extra usage works with other features
How extra usage works with other features
Claude Code
Claude Code
Extra usage applies to both Claude conversations and Claude Code terminal usage. Your combined usage across both interfaces counts toward your limits.
Research mode
Research mode
When using Research mode, extra usage rates apply once you exceed your included Max 20X limits. Research sessions may consume tokens more quickly due to multiple searches and comprehensive analysis.
Projects and files
Projects and files
Documents stored in project files count toward your context when used in conversations. Extra usage pricing applies to all tokens processed, including project content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable extra usage at any time through
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage.
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
Your plan’s included usage limit will reset every five hours once you reach it. Extra usage doesn’t affect this reset timing.
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
If you purchased your paid plan through one of the Claude mobile apps, extra usage is only available if you enable and purchase it on the Claude web app. You will not be able to set up extra usage on the mobile app.
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Yes, extra usage is now available for all paid Claude plans, including Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x plans.
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Yes, the usage dashboard clearly distinguishes between your included plan usage limits and any extra usage consumption.
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Yes, you’ll see a clear notification when approaching and reaching your included usage limits, with a confirmation that you’ll continue with extra usage.
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
It's possible to slightly exceed your defined usage limit. Our system checks if you're within your limit before you're allowed to make a single request or send a message. Once the request is processed, we calculate your token consumption, which means you may bypass your limit with that request. Once this happens, any subsequent requests will be blocked.
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
No, extra usage is billed at the same
standard API rates
standard API rates
shown in the pricing table above.
Related Articles
What is the Max plan?
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Choosing a Claude plan
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Use Claude Code with your Pro or Max plan
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What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
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Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
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What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
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Navigate to
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What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
Navigate to
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
in your Claude account.
Locate the
Extra usage
section.
Click "Enable" to turn on extra usage.
Set up your payment method if not already configured.
Configure your spending preferences.
Click “Adjust limit” to control costs with a monthly spending cap. You can also select “Set to unlimited” if you prefer no spending restrictions:
You’ll then need to prepay to cover usage beyond your plan limits. Click “Add funds,” enter the amount you want to purchase in the modal, then click “Purchase.”
You can also enable auto-reload to automatically make a purchase when your balance falls below a threshold you set:
Note:
There is a daily redemption limit of $2000.
Setting spending controls
Setting spending controls
Control your extra usage spending with:
Monthly spending cap:
Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend on extra usage each month.
Auto-reload settings:
Automatically purchase credits when your balance drops below a threshold.
Usage alerts:
Receive notifications when approaching your spending limits.
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage is billed at standard API rates; see our
pricing page
pricing page
for details.
Price and plans are subject to change at Anthropic's discretion.
Managing your extra usage
Managing your extra usage
Monitoring usage and costs
Monitoring usage and costs
Track your extra usage through:
Usage dashboard:
View real-time consumption in
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
.
Current spending:
Monitor your month-to-date extra usage costs.
Usage history:
Review past consumption patterns to optimize future usage.
Tips for cost-effective usage
Tips for cost-effective usage
To manage extra usage costs while maintaining productivity:
Choose efficient models:
Use our most efficient Haiku model, or the most recent Sonnet model for most tasks. These provide excellent performance at lower token costs than Opus models.
Leverage your included usage first:
Plan intensive work sessions around your five-hour usage windows.
Start new conversations:
Begin fresh chats for new topics to minimize the size of your context window.
Use projects effectively:
Store frequently referenced documents in project knowledge instead of re-uploading.
Set appropriate limits:
Start with conservative spending caps and adjust based on your needs.
How extra usage works with other features
How extra usage works with other features
Claude Code
Claude Code
Extra usage applies to both Claude conversations and Claude Code terminal usage. Your combined usage across both interfaces counts toward your limits.
Research mode
Research mode
When using Research mode, extra usage rates apply once you exceed your included Max 20X limits. Research sessions may consume tokens more quickly due to multiple searches and comprehensive analysis.
Projects and files
Projects and files
Documents stored in project files count toward your context when used in conversations. Extra usage pricing applies to all tokens processed, including project content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable extra usage at any time through
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage.
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
Your plan’s included usage limit will reset every five hours once you reach it. Extra usage doesn’t affect this reset timing.
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
If you purchased your paid plan through one of the Claude mobile apps, extra usage is only available if you enable and purchase it on the Claude web app. You will not be able to set up extra usage on the mobile app.
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Yes, extra usage is now available for all paid Claude plans, including Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x plans.
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Yes, the usage dashboard clearly distinguishes between your included plan usage limits and any extra usage consumption.
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Yes, you’ll see a clear notification when approaching and reaching your included usage limits, with a confirmation that you’ll continue with extra usage.
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
It's possible to slightly exceed your defined usage limit. Our system checks if you're within your limit before you're allowed to make a single request or send a message. Once the request is processed, we calculate your token consumption, which means you may bypass your limit with that request. Once this happens, any subsequent requests will be blocked.
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
No, extra usage is billed at the same
standard API rates
standard API rates
shown in the pricing table above.
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What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
Navigate to
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
in your Claude account.
Locate the
Extra usage
section.
Click "Enable" to turn on extra usage.
Set up your payment method if not already configured.
Configure your spending preferences.
Click “Adjust limit” to control costs with a monthly spending cap. You can also select “Set to unlimited” if you prefer no spending restrictions:
You’ll then need to prepay to cover usage beyond your plan limits. Click “Add funds,” enter the amount you want to purchase in the modal, then click “Purchase.”
You can also enable auto-reload to automatically make a purchase when your balance falls below a threshold you set:
Note:
There is a daily redemption limit of $2000.
Setting spending controls
Setting spending controls
Control your extra usage spending with:
Monthly spending cap:
Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend on extra usage each month.
Auto-reload settings:
Automatically purchase credits when your balance drops below a threshold.
Usage alerts:
Receive notifications when approaching your spending limits.
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage is billed at standard API rates; see our
pricing page
pricing page
for details.
Price and plans are subject to change at Anthropic's discretion.
Managing your extra usage
Managing your extra usage
Monitoring usage and costs
Monitoring usage and costs
Track your extra usage through:
Usage dashboard:
View real-time consumption in
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
.
Current spending:
Monitor your month-to-date extra usage costs.
Usage history:
Review past consumption patterns to optimize future usage.
Tips for cost-effective usage
Tips for cost-effective usage
To manage extra usage costs while maintaining productivity:
Choose efficient models:
Use our most efficient Haiku model, or the most recent Sonnet model for most tasks. These provide excellent performance at lower token costs than Opus models.
Leverage your included usage first:
Plan intensive work sessions around your five-hour usage windows.
Start new conversations:
Begin fresh chats for new topics to minimize the size of your context window.
Use projects effectively:
Store frequently referenced documents in project knowledge instead of re-uploading.
Set appropriate limits:
Start with conservative spending caps and adjust based on your needs.
How extra usage works with other features
How extra usage works with other features
Claude Code
Claude Code
Extra usage applies to both Claude conversations and Claude Code terminal usage. Your combined usage across both interfaces counts toward your limits.
Research mode
Research mode
When using Research mode, extra usage rates apply once you exceed your included Max 20X limits. Research sessions may consume tokens more quickly due to multiple searches and comprehensive analysis.
Projects and files
Projects and files
Documents stored in project files count toward your context when used in conversations. Extra usage pricing applies to all tokens processed, including project content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable extra usage at any time through
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage.
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
Your plan’s included usage limit will reset every five hours once you reach it. Extra usage doesn’t affect this reset timing.
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
If you purchased your paid plan through one of the Claude mobile apps, extra usage is only available if you enable and purchase it on the Claude web app. You will not be able to set up extra usage on the mobile app.
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Yes, extra usage is now available for all paid Claude plans, including Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x plans.
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Yes, the usage dashboard clearly distinguishes between your included plan usage limits and any extra usage consumption.
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Yes, you’ll see a clear notification when approaching and reaching your included usage limits, with a confirmation that you’ll continue with extra usage.
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
It's possible to slightly exceed your defined usage limit. Our system checks if you're within your limit before you're allowed to make a single request or send a message. Once the request is processed, we calculate your token consumption, which means you may bypass your limit with that request. Once this happens, any subsequent requests will be blocked.
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
No, extra usage is billed at the same
standard API rates
standard API rates
shown in the pricing table above.
Related Articles
What is the Max plan?
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Choosing a Claude plan
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Use Claude Code with your Pro or Max plan
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What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
Navigate to
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
in your Claude account.
Locate the
Extra usage
section.
Click "Enable" to turn on extra usage.
Set up your payment method if not already configured.
Configure your spending preferences.
Click “Adjust limit” to control costs with a monthly spending cap. You can also select “Set to unlimited” if you prefer no spending restrictions:
You’ll then need to prepay to cover usage beyond your plan limits. Click “Add funds,” enter the amount you want to purchase in the modal, then click “Purchase.”
You can also enable auto-reload to automatically make a purchase when your balance falls below a threshold you set:
Note:
There is a daily redemption limit of $2000.
Setting spending controls
Setting spending controls
Control your extra usage spending with:
Monthly spending cap:
Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend on extra usage each month.
Auto-reload settings:
Automatically purchase credits when your balance drops below a threshold.
Usage alerts:
Receive notifications when approaching your spending limits.
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage is billed at standard API rates; see our
pricing page
pricing page
for details.
Price and plans are subject to change at Anthropic's discretion.
Managing your extra usage
Managing your extra usage
Monitoring usage and costs
Monitoring usage and costs
Track your extra usage through:
Usage dashboard:
View real-time consumption in
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
.
Current spending:
Monitor your month-to-date extra usage costs.
Usage history:
Review past consumption patterns to optimize future usage.
Tips for cost-effective usage
Tips for cost-effective usage
To manage extra usage costs while maintaining productivity:
Choose efficient models:
Use our most efficient Haiku model, or the most recent Sonnet model for most tasks. These provide excellent performance at lower token costs than Opus models.
Leverage your included usage first:
Plan intensive work sessions around your five-hour usage windows.
Start new conversations:
Begin fresh chats for new topics to minimize the size of your context window.
Use projects effectively:
Store frequently referenced documents in project knowledge instead of re-uploading.
Set appropriate limits:
Start with conservative spending caps and adjust based on your needs.
How extra usage works with other features
How extra usage works with other features
Claude Code
Claude Code
Extra usage applies to both Claude conversations and Claude Code terminal usage. Your combined usage across both interfaces counts toward your limits.
Research mode
Research mode
When using Research mode, extra usage rates apply once you exceed your included Max 20X limits. Research sessions may consume tokens more quickly due to multiple searches and comprehensive analysis.
Projects and files
Projects and files
Documents stored in project files count toward your context when used in conversations. Extra usage pricing applies to all tokens processed, including project content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable extra usage at any time through
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage.
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
Your plan’s included usage limit will reset every five hours once you reach it. Extra usage doesn’t affect this reset timing.
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
If you purchased your paid plan through one of the Claude mobile apps, extra usage is only available if you enable and purchase it on the Claude web app. You will not be able to set up extra usage on the mobile app.
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Yes, extra usage is now available for all paid Claude plans, including Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x plans.
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Yes, the usage dashboard clearly distinguishes between your included plan usage limits and any extra usage consumption.
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Yes, you’ll see a clear notification when approaching and reaching your included usage limits, with a confirmation that you’ll continue with extra usage.
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
It's possible to slightly exceed your defined usage limit. Our system checks if you're within your limit before you're allowed to make a single request or send a message. Once the request is processed, we calculate your token consumption, which means you may bypass your limit with that request. Once this happens, any subsequent requests will be blocked.
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
No, extra usage is billed at the same
standard API rates
standard API rates
shown in the pricing table above.
Related Articles
What is the Max plan?
What is the Max plan?
Choosing a Claude plan
Choosing a Claude plan
Use Claude Code with your Pro or Max plan
Use Claude Code with your Pro or Max plan
Manage extra usage for Team and seat-based Enterprise plans
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This article explains how to enable and use extra usage on your paid Claude plan (Pro, Max 5x, or Max 20x), allowing you to continue working with Claude after reaching your plan’s usage limits by switching to pay-as-you-go pricing.
What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
Navigate to
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
in your Claude account.
Locate the
Extra usage
section.
Click "Enable" to turn on extra usage.
Set up your payment method if not already configured.
Configure your spending preferences.
Click “Adjust limit” to control costs with a monthly spending cap. You can also select “Set to unlimited” if you prefer no spending restrictions:
You’ll then need to prepay to cover usage beyond your plan limits. Click “Add funds,” enter the amount you want to purchase in the modal, then click “Purchase.”
You can also enable auto-reload to automatically make a purchase when your balance falls below a threshold you set:
Note:
There is a daily redemption limit of $2000.
Setting spending controls
Setting spending controls
Control your extra usage spending with:
Monthly spending cap:
Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend on extra usage each month.
Auto-reload settings:
Automatically purchase credits when your balance drops below a threshold.
Usage alerts:
Receive notifications when approaching your spending limits.
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage is billed at standard API rates; see our
pricing page
pricing page
for details.
Price and plans are subject to change at Anthropic's discretion.
Managing your extra usage
Managing your extra usage
Monitoring usage and costs
Monitoring usage and costs
Track your extra usage through:
Usage dashboard:
View real-time consumption in
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
.
Current spending:
Monitor your month-to-date extra usage costs.
Usage history:
Review past consumption patterns to optimize future usage.
Tips for cost-effective usage
Tips for cost-effective usage
To manage extra usage costs while maintaining productivity:
Choose efficient models:
Use our most efficient Haiku model, or the most recent Sonnet model for most tasks. These provide excellent performance at lower token costs than Opus models.
Leverage your included usage first:
Plan intensive work sessions around your five-hour usage windows.
Start new conversations:
Begin fresh chats for new topics to minimize the size of your context window.
Use projects effectively:
Store frequently referenced documents in project knowledge instead of re-uploading.
Set appropriate limits:
Start with conservative spending caps and adjust based on your needs.
How extra usage works with other features
How extra usage works with other features
Claude Code
Claude Code
Extra usage applies to both Claude conversations and Claude Code terminal usage. Your combined usage across both interfaces counts toward your limits.
Research mode
Research mode
When using Research mode, extra usage rates apply once you exceed your included Max 20X limits. Research sessions may consume tokens more quickly due to multiple searches and comprehensive analysis.
Projects and files
Projects and files
Documents stored in project files count toward your context when used in conversations. Extra usage pricing applies to all tokens processed, including project content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable extra usage at any time through
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage.
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
Your plan’s included usage limit will reset every five hours once you reach it. Extra usage doesn’t affect this reset timing.
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
If you purchased your paid plan through one of the Claude mobile apps, extra usage is only available if you enable and purchase it on the Claude web app. You will not be able to set up extra usage on the mobile app.
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Yes, extra usage is now available for all paid Claude plans, including Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x plans.
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Yes, the usage dashboard clearly distinguishes between your included plan usage limits and any extra usage consumption.
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Yes, you’ll see a clear notification when approaching and reaching your included usage limits, with a confirmation that you’ll continue with extra usage.
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
It's possible to slightly exceed your defined usage limit. Our system checks if you're within your limit before you're allowed to make a single request or send a message. Once the request is processed, we calculate your token consumption, which means you may bypass your limit with that request. Once this happens, any subsequent requests will be blocked.
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
No, extra usage is billed at the same
standard API rates
standard API rates
shown in the pricing table above.
Related Articles
What is the Max plan?
What is the Max plan?
Choosing a Claude plan
Choosing a Claude plan
Use Claude Code with your Pro or Max plan
Use Claude Code with your Pro or Max plan
Manage extra usage for Team and seat-based Enterprise plans
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Claude Design subscription usage and pricing
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What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
Navigate to
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
in your Claude account.
Locate the
Extra usage
section.
Click "Enable" to turn on extra usage.
Set up your payment method if not already configured.
Configure your spending preferences.
Click “Adjust limit” to control costs with a monthly spending cap. You can also select “Set to unlimited” if you prefer no spending restrictions:
You’ll then need to prepay to cover usage beyond your plan limits. Click “Add funds,” enter the amount you want to purchase in the modal, then click “Purchase.”
You can also enable auto-reload to automatically make a purchase when your balance falls below a threshold you set:
Note:
There is a daily redemption limit of $2000.
Setting spending controls
Setting spending controls
Control your extra usage spending with:
Monthly spending cap:
Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend on extra usage each month.
Auto-reload settings:
Automatically purchase credits when your balance drops below a threshold.
Usage alerts:
Receive notifications when approaching your spending limits.
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage is billed at standard API rates; see our
pricing page
pricing page
for details.
Price and plans are subject to change at Anthropic's discretion.
Managing your extra usage
Managing your extra usage
Monitoring usage and costs
Monitoring usage and costs
Track your extra usage through:
Usage dashboard:
View real-time consumption in
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
.
Current spending:
Monitor your month-to-date extra usage costs.
Usage history:
Review past consumption patterns to optimize future usage.
Tips for cost-effective usage
Tips for cost-effective usage
To manage extra usage costs while maintaining productivity:
Choose efficient models:
Use our most efficient Haiku model, or the most recent Sonnet model for most tasks. These provide excellent performance at lower token costs than Opus models.
Leverage your included usage first:
Plan intensive work sessions around your five-hour usage windows.
Start new conversations:
Begin fresh chats for new topics to minimize the size of your context window.
Use projects effectively:
Store frequently referenced documents in project knowledge instead of re-uploading.
Set appropriate limits:
Start with conservative spending caps and adjust based on your needs.
How extra usage works with other features
How extra usage works with other features
Claude Code
Claude Code
Extra usage applies to both Claude conversations and Claude Code terminal usage. Your combined usage across both interfaces counts toward your limits.
Research mode
Research mode
When using Research mode, extra usage rates apply once you exceed your included Max 20X limits. Research sessions may consume tokens more quickly due to multiple searches and comprehensive analysis.
Projects and files
Projects and files
Documents stored in project files count toward your context when used in conversations. Extra usage pricing applies to all tokens processed, including project content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable extra usage at any time through
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage.
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
Your plan’s included usage limit will reset every five hours once you reach it. Extra usage doesn’t affect this reset timing.
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
If you purchased your paid plan through one of the Claude mobile apps, extra usage is only available if you enable and purchase it on the Claude web app. You will not be able to set up extra usage on the mobile app.
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Yes, extra usage is now available for all paid Claude plans, including Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x plans.
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Yes, the usage dashboard clearly distinguishes between your included plan usage limits and any extra usage consumption.
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Yes, you’ll see a clear notification when approaching and reaching your included usage limits, with a confirmation that you’ll continue with extra usage.
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
It's possible to slightly exceed your defined usage limit. Our system checks if you're within your limit before you're allowed to make a single request or send a message. Once the request is processed, we calculate your token consumption, which means you may bypass your limit with that request. Once this happens, any subsequent requests will be blocked.
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
No, extra usage is billed at the same
standard API rates
standard API rates
shown in the pricing table above.
Related Articles
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What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
Navigate to
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
in your Claude account.
Locate the
Extra usage
section.
Click "Enable" to turn on extra usage.
Set up your payment method if not already configured.
Configure your spending preferences.
Click “Adjust limit” to control costs with a monthly spending cap. You can also select “Set to unlimited” if you prefer no spending restrictions:
You’ll then need to prepay to cover usage beyond your plan limits. Click “Add funds,” enter the amount you want to purchase in the modal, then click “Purchase.”
You can also enable auto-reload to automatically make a purchase when your balance falls below a threshold you set:
Note:
There is a daily redemption limit of $2000.
Setting spending controls
Setting spending controls
Control your extra usage spending with:
Monthly spending cap:
Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend on extra usage each month.
Auto-reload settings:
Automatically purchase credits when your balance drops below a threshold.
Usage alerts:
Receive notifications when approaching your spending limits.
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage is billed at standard API rates; see our
pricing page
pricing page
for details.
Price and plans are subject to change at Anthropic's discretion.
Managing your extra usage
Managing your extra usage
Monitoring usage and costs
Monitoring usage and costs
Track your extra usage through:
Usage dashboard:
View real-time consumption in
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
.
Current spending:
Monitor your month-to-date extra usage costs.
Usage history:
Review past consumption patterns to optimize future usage.
Tips for cost-effective usage
Tips for cost-effective usage
To manage extra usage costs while maintaining productivity:
Choose efficient models:
Use our most efficient Haiku model, or the most recent Sonnet model for most tasks. These provide excellent performance at lower token costs than Opus models.
Leverage your included usage first:
Plan intensive work sessions around your five-hour usage windows.
Start new conversations:
Begin fresh chats for new topics to minimize the size of your context window.
Use projects effectively:
Store frequently referenced documents in project knowledge instead of re-uploading.
Set appropriate limits:
Start with conservative spending caps and adjust based on your needs.
How extra usage works with other features
How extra usage works with other features
Claude Code
Claude Code
Extra usage applies to both Claude conversations and Claude Code terminal usage. Your combined usage across both interfaces counts toward your limits.
Research mode
Research mode
When using Research mode, extra usage rates apply once you exceed your included Max 20X limits. Research sessions may consume tokens more quickly due to multiple searches and comprehensive analysis.
Projects and files
Projects and files
Documents stored in project files count toward your context when used in conversations. Extra usage pricing applies to all tokens processed, including project content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable extra usage at any time through
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage.
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
Your plan’s included usage limit will reset every five hours once you reach it. Extra usage doesn’t affect this reset timing.
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
If you purchased your paid plan through one of the Claude mobile apps, extra usage is only available if you enable and purchase it on the Claude web app. You will not be able to set up extra usage on the mobile app.
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Yes, extra usage is now available for all paid Claude plans, including Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x plans.
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What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
Navigate to
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
in your Claude account.
Locate the
Extra usage
section.
Click "Enable" to turn on extra usage.
Set up your payment method if not already configured.
Configure your spending preferences.
Click “Adjust limit” to control costs with a monthly spending cap. You can also select “Set to unlimited” if you prefer no spending restrictions:
You’ll then need to prepay to cover usage beyond your plan limits. Click “Add funds,” enter the amount you want to purchase in the modal, then click “Purchase.”
You can also enable auto-reload to automatically make a purchase when your balance falls below a threshold you set:
Note:
There is a daily redemption limit of $2000.
Setting spending controls
Setting spending controls
Control your extra usage spending with:
Monthly spending cap:
Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend on extra usage each month.
Auto-reload settings:
Automatically purchase credits when your balance drops below a threshold.
Usage alerts:
Receive notifications when approaching your spending limits.
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage is billed at standard API rates; see our
pricing page
pricing page
for details.
Price and plans are subject to change at Anthropic's discretion.
Managing your extra usage
Managing your extra usage
Monitoring usage and costs
Monitoring usage and costs
Track your extra usage through:
Usage dashboard:
View real-time consumption in
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
.
Current spending:
Monitor your month-to-date extra usage costs.
Usage history:
Review past consumption patterns to optimize future usage.
Tips for cost-effective usage
Tips for cost-effective usage
To manage extra usage costs while maintaining productivity:
Choose efficient models:
Use our most efficient Haiku model, or the most recent Sonnet model for most tasks. These provide excellent performance at lower token costs than Opus models.
Leverage your included usage first:
Plan intensive work sessions around your five-hour usage windows.
Start new conversations:
Begin fresh chats for new topics to minimize the size of your context window.
Use projects effectively:
Store frequently referenced documents in project knowledge instead of re-uploading.
Set appropriate limits:
Start with conservative spending caps and adjust based on your needs.
How extra usage works with other features
How extra usage works with other features
Claude Code
Claude Code
Extra usage applies to both Claude conversations and Claude Code terminal usage. Your combined usage across both interfaces counts toward your limits.
Research mode
Research mode
When using Research mode, extra usage rates apply once you exceed your included Max 20X limits. Research sessions may consume tokens more quickly due to multiple searches and comprehensive analysis.
Projects and files
Projects and files
Documents stored in project files count toward your context when used in conversations. Extra usage pricing applies to all tokens processed, including project content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable extra usage at any time through
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage.
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
Your plan’s included usage limit will reset every five hours once you reach it. Extra usage doesn’t affect this reset timing.
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
If you purchased your paid plan through one of the Claude mobile apps, extra usage is only available if you enable and purchase it on the Claude web app. You will not be able to set up extra usage on the mobile app.
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Yes, extra usage is now available for all paid Claude plans, including Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x plans.
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Yes, the usage dashboard clearly distinguishes between your included plan usage limits and any extra usage consumption.
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Yes, you’ll see a clear notification when approaching and reaching your included usage limits, with a confirmation that you’ll continue with extra usage.
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
It's possible to slightly exceed your defined usage limit. Our system checks if you're within your limit before you're allowed to make a single request or send a message. Once the request is processed, we calculate your token consumption, which means you may bypass your limit with that request. Once this happens, any subsequent requests will be blocked.
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
No, extra usage is billed at the same
standard API rates
standard API rates
shown in the pricing table above.
Related Articles
What is the Max plan?
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Choosing a Claude plan
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Use Claude Code with your Pro or Max plan
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What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
Navigate to
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
in your Claude account.
Locate the
Extra usage
section.
Click "Enable" to turn on extra usage.
Set up your payment method if not already configured.
Configure your spending preferences.
Click “Adjust limit” to control costs with a monthly spending cap. You can also select “Set to unlimited” if you prefer no spending restrictions:
You’ll then need to prepay to cover usage beyond your plan limits. Click “Add funds,” enter the amount you want to purchase in the modal, then click “Purchase.”
You can also enable auto-reload to automatically make a purchase when your balance falls below a threshold you set:
Note:
There is a daily redemption limit of $2000.
Setting spending controls
Setting spending controls
Control your extra usage spending with:
Monthly spending cap:
Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend on extra usage each month.
Auto-reload settings:
Automatically purchase credits when your balance drops below a threshold.
Usage alerts:
Receive notifications when approaching your spending limits.
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage is billed at standard API rates; see our
pricing page
pricing page
for details.
Price and plans are subject to change at Anthropic's discretion.
Managing your extra usage
Managing your extra usage
Monitoring usage and costs
Monitoring usage and costs
Track your extra usage through:
Usage dashboard:
View real-time consumption in
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
.
Current spending:
Monitor your month-to-date extra usage costs.
Usage history:
Review past consumption patterns to optimize future usage.
Tips for cost-effective usage
Tips for cost-effective usage
To manage extra usage costs while maintaining productivity:
Choose efficient models:
Use our most efficient Haiku model, or the most recent Sonnet model for most tasks. These provide excellent performance at lower token costs than Opus models.
Leverage your included usage first:
Plan intensive work sessions around your five-hour usage windows.
Start new conversations:
Begin fresh chats for new topics to minimize the size of your context window.
Use projects effectively:
Store frequently referenced documents in project knowledge instead of re-uploading.
Set appropriate limits:
Start with conservative spending caps and adjust based on your needs.
How extra usage works with other features
How extra usage works with other features
Claude Code
Claude Code
Extra usage applies to both Claude conversations and Claude Code terminal usage. Your combined usage across both interfaces counts toward your limits.
Research mode
Research mode
When using Research mode, extra usage rates apply once you exceed your included Max 20X limits. Research sessions may consume tokens more quickly due to multiple searches and comprehensive analysis.
Projects and files
Projects and files
Documents stored in project files count toward your context when used in conversations. Extra usage pricing applies to all tokens processed, including project content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable extra usage at any time through
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage.
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
Your plan’s included usage limit will reset every five hours once you reach it. Extra usage doesn’t affect this reset timing.
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
If you purchased your paid plan through one of the Claude mobile apps, extra usage is only available if you enable and purchase it on the Claude web app. You will not be able to set up extra usage on the mobile app.
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Yes, extra usage is now available for all paid Claude plans, including Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x plans.
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Yes, the usage dashboard clearly distinguishes between your included plan usage limits and any extra usage consumption.
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Yes, you’ll see a clear notification when approaching and reaching your included usage limits, with a confirmation that you’ll continue with extra usage.
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
It's possible to slightly exceed your defined usage limit. Our system checks if you're within your limit before you're allowed to make a single request or send a message. Once the request is processed, we calculate your token consumption, which means you may bypass your limit with that request. Once this happens, any subsequent requests will be blocked.
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
No, extra usage is billed at the same
standard API rates
standard API rates
shown in the pricing table above.
Related Articles
What is the Max plan?
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Choosing a Claude plan
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Use Claude Code with your Pro or Max plan
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This article explains how to enable and use extra usage on your paid Claude plan (Pro, Max 5x, or Max 20x), allowing you to continue working with Claude after reaching your plan’s usage limits by switching to pay-as-you-go pricing.
What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
Navigate to
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
in your Claude account.
Locate the
Extra usage
section.
Click "Enable" to turn on extra usage.
Set up your payment method if not already configured.
Configure your spending preferences.
Click “Adjust limit” to control costs with a monthly spending cap. You can also select “Set to unlimited” if you prefer no spending restrictions:
You’ll then need to prepay to cover usage beyond your plan limits. Click “Add funds,” enter the amount you want to purchase in the modal, then click “Purchase.”
You can also enable auto-reload to automatically make a purchase when your balance falls below a threshold you set:
Note:
There is a daily redemption limit of $2000.
Setting spending controls
Setting spending controls
Control your extra usage spending with:
Monthly spending cap:
Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend on extra usage each month.
Auto-reload settings:
Automatically purchase credits when your balance drops below a threshold.
Usage alerts:
Receive notifications when approaching your spending limits.
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage is billed at standard API rates; see our
pricing page
pricing page
for details.
Price and plans are subject to change at Anthropic's discretion.
Managing your extra usage
Managing your extra usage
Monitoring usage and costs
Monitoring usage and costs
Track your extra usage through:
Usage dashboard:
View real-time consumption in
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
.
Current spending:
Monitor your month-to-date extra usage costs.
Usage history:
Review past consumption patterns to optimize future usage.
Tips for cost-effective usage
Tips for cost-effective usage
To manage extra usage costs while maintaining productivity:
Choose efficient models:
Use our most efficient Haiku model, or the most recent Sonnet model for most tasks. These provide excellent performance at lower token costs than Opus models.
Leverage your included usage first:
Plan intensive work sessions around your five-hour usage windows.
Start new conversations:
Begin fresh chats for new topics to minimize the size of your context window.
Use projects effectively:
Store frequently referenced documents in project knowledge instead of re-uploading.
Set appropriate limits:
Start with conservative spending caps and adjust based on your needs.
How extra usage works with other features
How extra usage works with other features
Claude Code
Claude Code
Extra usage applies to both Claude conversations and Claude Code terminal usage. Your combined usage across both interfaces counts toward your limits.
Research mode
Research mode
When using Research mode, extra usage rates apply once you exceed your included Max 20X limits. Research sessions may consume tokens more quickly due to multiple searches and comprehensive analysis.
Projects and files
Projects and files
Documents stored in project files count toward your context when used in conversations. Extra usage pricing applies to all tokens processed, including project content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable extra usage at any time through
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage.
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
Your plan’s included usage limit will reset every five hours once you reach it. Extra usage doesn’t affect this reset timing.
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
If you purchased your paid plan through one of the Claude mobile apps, extra usage is only available if you enable and purchase it on the Claude web app. You will not be able to set up extra usage on the mobile app.
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Yes, extra usage is now available for all paid Claude plans, including Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x plans.
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Yes, the usage dashboard clearly distinguishes between your included plan usage limits and any extra usage consumption.
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Yes, you’ll see a clear notification when approaching and reaching your included usage limits, with a confirmation that you’ll continue with extra usage.
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
It's possible to slightly exceed your defined usage limit. Our system checks if you're within your limit before you're allowed to make a single request or send a message. Once the request is processed, we calculate your token consumption, which means you may bypass your limit with that request. Once this happens, any subsequent requests will be blocked.
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
No, extra usage is billed at the same
standard API rates
standard API rates
shown in the pricing table above.
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This article explains how to enable and use extra usage on your paid Claude plan (Pro, Max 5x, or Max 20x), allowing you to continue working with Claude after reaching your plan’s usage limits by switching to pay-as-you-go pricing.
What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
Navigate to
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
in your Claude account.
Locate the
Extra usage
section.
Click "Enable" to turn on extra usage.
Set up your payment method if not already configured.
Configure your spending preferences.
Click “Adjust limit” to control costs with a monthly spending cap. You can also select “Set to unlimited” if you prefer no spending restrictions:
You’ll then need to prepay to cover usage beyond your plan limits. Click “Add funds,” enter the amount you want to purchase in the modal, then click “Purchase.”
You can also enable auto-reload to automatically make a purchase when your balance falls below a threshold you set:
Note:
There is a daily redemption limit of $2000.
Setting spending controls
Setting spending controls
Control your extra usage spending with:
Monthly spending cap:
Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend on extra usage each month.
Auto-reload settings:
Automatically purchase credits when your balance drops below a threshold.
Usage alerts:
Receive notifications when approaching your spending limits.
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage is billed at standard API rates; see our
pricing page
pricing page
for details.
Price and plans are subject to change at Anthropic's discretion.
Managing your extra usage
Managing your extra usage
Monitoring usage and costs
Monitoring usage and costs
Track your extra usage through:
Usage dashboard:
View real-time consumption in
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
.
Current spending:
Monitor your month-to-date extra usage costs.
Usage history:
Review past consumption patterns to optimize future usage.
Tips for cost-effective usage
Tips for cost-effective usage
To manage extra usage costs while maintaining productivity:
Choose efficient models:
Use our most efficient Haiku model, or the most recent Sonnet model for most tasks. These provide excellent performance at lower token costs than Opus models.
Leverage your included usage first:
Plan intensive work sessions around your five-hour usage windows.
Start new conversations:
Begin fresh chats for new topics to minimize the size of your context window.
Use projects effectively:
Store frequently referenced documents in project knowledge instead of re-uploading.
Set appropriate limits:
Start with conservative spending caps and adjust based on your needs.
How extra usage works with other features
How extra usage works with other features
Claude Code
Claude Code
Extra usage applies to both Claude conversations and Claude Code terminal usage. Your combined usage across both interfaces counts toward your limits.
Research mode
Research mode
When using Research mode, extra usage rates apply once you exceed your included Max 20X limits. Research sessions may consume tokens more quickly due to multiple searches and comprehensive analysis.
Projects and files
Projects and files
Documents stored in project files count toward your context when used in conversations. Extra usage pricing applies to all tokens processed, including project content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable extra usage at any time through
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage.
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
Your plan’s included usage limit will reset every five hours once you reach it. Extra usage doesn’t affect this reset timing.
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
I subscribed to a paid Claude plan on the App or Play store; how can I access extra usage?
If you purchased your paid plan through one of the Claude mobile apps, extra usage is only available if you enable and purchase it on the Claude web app. You will not be able to set up extra usage on the mobile app.
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Is extra usage available for all paid plan tiers?
Yes, extra usage is now available for all paid Claude plans, including Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x plans.
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Can I track extra usage separately from my included usage?
Yes, the usage dashboard clearly distinguishes between your included plan usage limits and any extra usage consumption.
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Will I get a warning before switching to extra usage?
Yes, you’ll see a clear notification when approaching and reaching your included usage limits, with a confirmation that you’ll continue with extra usage.
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
Why was I able to exceed my extra usage limit?
It's possible to slightly exceed your defined usage limit. Our system checks if you're within your limit before you're allowed to make a single request or send a message. Once the request is processed, we calculate your token consumption, which means you may bypass your limit with that request. Once this happens, any subsequent requests will be blocked.
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
Does extra usage pricing differ from API pricing?
No, extra usage is billed at the same
standard API rates
standard API rates
shown in the pricing table above.
Related Articles
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This article explains how to enable and use extra usage on your paid Claude plan (Pro, Max 5x, or Max 20x), allowing you to continue working with Claude after reaching your plan’s usage limits by switching to pay-as-you-go pricing.
What is extra usage?
What is extra usage?
Extra usage allows individuals subscribed to paid Claude plans (Pro, Max 5x, and Max 20x) to continue using Claude seamlessly after reaching their included usage limits. Instead of being blocked when you hit your session limits, you can switch to consumption-based pricing at standard API rates and continue your work without interruption.
Note:
If you subscribed through one of the Claude mobile apps, you can only enable extra usage on the web version of Claude. You will need to add your payment method before enabling and purchasing extra usage on the web.
How extra usage works
How extra usage works
When you reach your plan’s usage limit with extra usage enabled:
You’ll see a notification that you’ve reached your session usage limit.
If extra usage is enabled and you have funds available, you can choose to continue working.
Your subsequent usage will be billed at standard API pricing rates.
Your session limits reset every five hours as usual.
Note:
Extra usage is charged separately from your paid Claude subscription and appears as additional charges on your bill.
Enabling extra usage
Enabling extra usage
To enable extra usage on your paid Claude plan:
Navigate to
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
in your Claude account.
Locate the
Extra usage
section.
Click "Enable" to turn on extra usage.
Set up your payment method if not already configured.
Configure your spending preferences.
Click “Adjust limit” to control costs with a monthly spending cap. You can also select “Set to unlimited” if you prefer no spending restrictions:
You’ll then need to prepay to cover usage beyond your plan limits. Click “Add funds,” enter the amount you want to purchase in the modal, then click “Purchase.”
You can also enable auto-reload to automatically make a purchase when your balance falls below a threshold you set:
Note:
There is a daily redemption limit of $2000.
Setting spending controls
Setting spending controls
Control your extra usage spending with:
Monthly spending cap:
Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend on extra usage each month.
Auto-reload settings:
Automatically purchase credits when your balance drops below a threshold.
Usage alerts:
Receive notifications when approaching your spending limits.
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage pricing
Extra usage is billed at standard API rates; see our
pricing page
pricing page
for details.
Price and plans are subject to change at Anthropic's discretion.
Managing your extra usage
Managing your extra usage
Monitoring usage and costs
Monitoring usage and costs
Track your extra usage through:
Usage dashboard:
View real-time consumption in
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
.
Current spending:
Monitor your month-to-date extra usage costs.
Usage history:
Review past consumption patterns to optimize future usage.
Tips for cost-effective usage
Tips for cost-effective usage
To manage extra usage costs while maintaining productivity:
Choose efficient models:
Use our most efficient Haiku model, or the most recent Sonnet model for most tasks. These provide excellent performance at lower token costs than Opus models.
Leverage your included usage first:
Plan intensive work sessions around your five-hour usage windows.
Start new conversations:
Begin fresh chats for new topics to minimize the size of your context window.
Use projects effectively:
Store frequently referenced documents in project knowledge instead of re-uploading.
Set appropriate limits:
Start with conservative spending caps and adjust based on your needs.
How extra usage works with other features
How extra usage works with other features
Claude Code
Claude Code
Extra usage applies to both Claude conversations and Claude Code terminal usage. Your combined usage across both interfaces counts toward your limits.
Research mode
Research mode
When using Research mode, extra usage rates apply once you exceed your included Max 20X limits. Research sessions may consume tokens more quickly due to multiple searches and comprehensive analysis.
Projects and files
Projects and files
Documents stored in project files count toward your context when used in conversations. Extra usage pricing applies to all tokens processed, including project content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Can I disable extra usage after enabling it?
Yes, you can disable extra usage at any time through
Settings > Usage
Settings > Usage
. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage.
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
How quickly do my regular usage limits reset?
Your plan’s included usage limit will reset every five hours once you reach it. Extra usage doesn’t affect this reset timing.
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When working with Claude, you may encounter two different types of limits that work in distinct ways:
usage limits
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What are usage limits?
What are usage limits?
Usage limits control how much you can interact with Claude over a specific time period. Think of this as your "conversation budget" that determines how many messages you can send to Claude, or how long you can work with Claude Code, before needing to wait for your limit to reset.
Your usage is affected by several factors, including the length and complexity of your conversations, the features you use, and which Claude model you're chatting with. Different subscription plans (Pro, Max, Team, etc.) have different usage allowances, with paid plans offering higher limits.
Note that your usage of all different Claude product surfaces (claude.ai, Claude Code, Claude Desktop) counts towards the same usage limit.
How can I get unlimited usage?
How can I get unlimited usage?
There are a couple of different ways to increase your usage depending on your plan:
If you’re using a paid plan, including Pro, Max, Team, or seat-based Enterprise plans, see these articles for details about purchasing extra usage:
Extra usage for paid Claude plans
Extra usage for paid Claude plans
Extra usage for Team and seat-based Enterprise plans
Extra usage for Team and seat-based Enterprise plans
If your organization has a usage-based Enterprise plan, your usage is based on consumption. See this article for additional information:
How am I billed for my Enterprise plan?
How am I billed for my Enterprise plan?
For strategies to maximize your message allotment, see
Usage limit best practices
Usage limit best practices
.
What are length limits?
What are length limits?
Length limits relate to Claude's context window—the amount of information Claude can work with in a single chat. Think of the context window as Claude's working memory that determines how much content it can process and remember at once.
Claude's context window size is 200K tokens across all models and paid plans, except for Enterprise plans, which have a 500K context window on some models. For more information, refer to
What is the Enterprise plan?
What is the Enterprise plan?
Automatic context management
Automatic context management
For users with code execution enabled, Claude now automatically manages long conversations. When your conversation approaches the context window limit, Claude summarizes earlier messages to continue the conversation seamlessly. This means you can have longer, more natural conversations with fewer interruptions.
Your full chat history is preserved so Claude can reference it even after summarization. You may occasionally see that Claude is "organizing its thoughts" during long conversations—this indicates automatic context management is working.
Longer conversations that trigger automatic context management consume more of your usage limit. Try starting a new conversation if you're approaching your usage limit in a longer chat.
Note:
Code execution must be enabled
Code execution must be enabled
for automatic context management. Rare edge cases (such as very large first messages) may still encounter context limits.
How can I increase the size of Claude’s context window?
How can I increase the size of Claude’s context window?
While you can't increase the fixed context window size for your plan, you can use these strategies to maximize available context space and optimize both your context window and usage limits:
Utilize projects effectively:
Projects use retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), which allows Claude to work with larger amounts of information more efficiently by only loading relevant content into the context window.
Shorten project instructions:
Keep your project instructions concise and focused on essential information. Claude performs best when you use project instructions for general context around your project, key guidelines, and Claude's role. Reserve task-specific instructions for the chat itself.
Remove unused project files:
Regularly clean up files you're no longer actively using in your projects.
Toggle extended thinking off:
Turn off this feature when you don't need Claude's enhanced reasoning for a particular task.
Temporarily disable non-critical tools and connectors:
Disable web search, Research, and MCP connectors from your "Search and tools" settings when they're not needed for specific conversations.
Note:
Tools and connectors are token-intensive, so managing them helps both maximize your available context window and optimize your usage limits.
Key differences
Key differences
The main distinction is that usage limits control
how much
you can use Claude across all your conversations, while length limits control
how long
any single conversation can become. Usage limits are about quantity over time, while length limits are about the depth and complexity of individual conversations.
If you hit your usage limit, you'll need to wait for it to reset, upgrade your plan, or purchase extra usage. If you hit a length limit, you can start a new conversation or use
features like projects
features like projects
to work with larger amounts of information more efficiently.
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How do usage and length limits work?
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When working with Claude, you may encounter two different types of limits that work in distinct ways:
usage limits
and
length limits
. Understanding the difference between these can help you use Claude more effectively.
What are usage limits?
What are usage limits?
Usage limits control how much you can interact with Claude over a specific time period. Think of this as your "conversation budget" that determines how many messages you can send to Claude, or how long you can work with Claude Code, before needing to wait for your limit to reset.
Your usage is affected by several factors, including the length and complexity of your conversations, the features you use, and which Claude model you're chatting with. Different subscription plans (Pro, Max, Team, etc.) have different usage allowances, with paid plans offering higher limits.
Note that your usage of all different Claude product surfaces (claude.ai, Claude Code, Claude Desktop) counts towards the same usage limit.
How can I get unlimited usage?
How can I get unlimited usage?
There are a couple of different ways to increase your usage depending on your plan:
If you’re using a paid plan, including Pro, Max, Team, or seat-based Enterprise plans, see these articles for details about purchasing extra usage:
Extra usage for paid Claude plans
Extra usage for paid Claude plans
Extra usage for Team and seat-based Enterprise plans
Extra usage for Team and seat-based Enterprise plans
If your organization has a usage-based Enterprise plan, your usage is based on consumption. See this article for additional information:
How am I billed for my Enterprise plan?
How am I billed for my Enterprise plan?
For strategies to maximize your message allotment, see
Usage limit best practices
Usage limit best practices
.
What are length limits?
What are length limits?
Length limits relate to Claude's context window—the amount of information Claude can work with in a single chat. Think of the context window as Claude's working memory that determines how much content it can process and remember at once.
Claude's context window size is 200K tokens across all models and paid plans, except for Enterprise plans, which have a 500K context window on some models. For more information, refer to
What is the Enterprise plan?
What is the Enterprise plan?
Automatic context management
Automatic context management
For users with code execution enabled, Claude now automatically manages long conversations. When your conversation approaches the context window limit, Claude summarizes earlier messages to continue the conversation seamlessly. This means you can have longer, more natural conversations with fewer interruptions.
Your full chat history is preserved so Claude can reference it even after summarization. You may occasionally see that Claude is "organizing its thoughts" during long conversations—this indicates automatic context management is working.
Longer conversations that trigger automatic context management consume more of your usage limit. Try starting a new conversation if you're approaching your usage limit in a longer chat.
Note:
Code execution must be enabled
Code execution must be enabled
for automatic context management. Rare edge cases (such as very large first messages) may still encounter context limits.
How can I increase the size of Claude’s context window?
How can I increase the size of Claude’s context window?
While you can't increase the fixed context window size for your plan, you can use these strategies to maximize available context space and optimize both your context window and usage limits:
Utilize projects effectively:
Projects use retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), which allows Claude to work with larger amounts of information more efficiently by only loading relevant content into the context window.
Shorten project instructions:
Keep your project instructions concise and focused on essential information. Claude performs best when you use project instructions for general context around your project, key guidelines, and Claude's role. Reserve task-specific instructions for the chat itself.
Remove unused project files:
Regularly clean up files you're no longer actively using in your projects.
Toggle extended thinking off:
Turn off this feature when you don't need Claude's enhanced reasoning for a particular task.
Temporarily disable non-critical tools and connectors:
Disable web search, Research, and MCP connectors from your "Search and tools" settings when they're not needed for specific conversations.
Note:
Tools and connectors are token-intensive, so managing them helps both maximize your available context window and optimize your usage limits.
Key differences
Key differences
The main distinction is that usage limits control
how much
you can use Claude across all your conversations, while length limits control
how long
any single conversation can become. Usage limits are about quantity over time, while length limits are about the depth and complexity of individual conversations.
If you hit your usage limit, you'll need to wait for it to reset, upgrade your plan, or purchase extra usage. If you hit a length limit, you can start a new conversation or use
features like projects
features like projects
to work with larger amounts of information more efficiently.
Related Articles
How large is the context window on paid Claude plans?
How large is the context window on paid Claude plans?
Usage limit best practices
Usage limit best practices
Release notes
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Manage extra usage for paid Claude plans
Manage extra usage for paid Claude plans
Models, usage, and limits in Claude Code
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When working with Claude, you may encounter two different types of limits that work in distinct ways:
usage limits
and
length limits
. Understanding the difference between these can help you use Claude more effectively.
What are usage limits?
What are usage limits?
Usage limits control how much you can interact with Claude over a specific time period. Think of this as your "conversation budget" that determines how many messages you can send to Claude, or how long you can work with Claude Code, before needing to wait for your limit to reset.
Your usage is affected by several factors, including the length and complexity of your conversations, the features you use, and which Claude model you're chatting with. Different subscription plans (Pro, Max, Team, etc.) have different usage allowances, with paid plans offering higher limits.
Note that your usage of all different Claude product surfaces (claude.ai, Claude Code, Claude Desktop) counts towards the same usage limit.
How can I get unlimited usage?
How can I get unlimited usage?
There are a couple of different ways to increase your usage depending on your plan:
If you’re using a paid plan, including Pro, Max, Team, or seat-based Enterprise plans, see these articles for details about purchasing extra usage:
Extra usage for paid Claude plans
Extra usage for paid Claude plans
Extra usage for Team and seat-based Enterprise plans
Extra usage for Team and seat-based Enterprise plans
If your organization has a usage-based Enterprise plan, your usage is based on consumption. See this article for additional information:
How am I billed for my Enterprise plan?
How am I billed for my Enterprise plan?
For strategies to maximize your message allotment, see
Usage limit best practices
Usage limit best practices
.
What are length limits?
What are length limits?
Length limits relate to Claude's context window—the amount of information Claude can work with in a single chat. Think of the context window as Claude's working memory that determines how much content it can process and remember at once.
Claude's context window size is 200K tokens across all models and paid plans, except for Enterprise plans, which have a 500K context window on some models. For more information, refer to
What is the Enterprise plan?
What is the Enterprise plan?
Automatic context management
Automatic context management
For users with code execution enabled, Claude now automatically manages long conversations. When your conversation approaches the context window limit, Claude summarizes earlier messages to continue the conversation seamlessly. This means you can have longer, more natural conversations with fewer interruptions.
Your full chat history is preserved so Claude can reference it even after summarization. You may occasionally see that Claude is "organizing its thoughts" during long conversations—this indicates automatic context management is working.
Longer conversations that trigger automatic context management consume more of your usage limit. Try starting a new conversation if you're approaching your usage limit in a longer chat.
Note:
Code execution must be enabled
Code execution must be enabled
for automatic context management. Rare edge cases (such as very large first messages) may still encounter context limits.
How can I increase the size of Claude’s context window?
How can I increase the size of Claude’s context window?
While you can't increase the fixed context window size for your plan, you can use these strategies to maximize available context space and optimize both your context window and usage limits:
Utilize projects effectively:
Projects use retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), which allows Claude to work with larger amounts of information more efficiently by only loading relevant content into the context window.
Shorten project instructions:
Keep your project instructions concise and focused on essential information. Claude performs best when you use project instructions for general context around your project, key guidelines, and Claude's role. Reserve task-specific instructions for the chat itself.
Remove unused project files:
Regularly clean up files you're no longer actively using in your projects.
Toggle extended thinking off:
Turn off this feature when you don't need Claude's enhanced reasoning for a particular task.
Temporarily disable non-critical tools and connectors:
Disable web search, Research, and MCP connectors from your "Search and tools" settings when they're not needed for specific conversations.
Note:
Tools and connectors are token-intensive, so managing them helps both maximize your available context window and optimize your usage limits.
Key differences
Key differences
The main distinction is that usage limits control
how much
you can use Claude across all your conversations, while length limits control
how long
any single conversation can become. Usage limits are about quantity over time, while length limits are about the depth and complexity of individual conversations.
If you hit your usage limit, you'll need to wait for it to reset, upgrade your plan, or purchase extra usage. If you hit a length limit, you can start a new conversation or use
features like projects
features like projects
to work with larger amounts of information more efficiently.
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Follow these exact steps:
Go to the top of the file:
Press
+
(backslash).
Mac users: Use
instead of
.
Start highlighting:
Press
+
(or
+
). You will see a "Mark Set" message at the bottom.
Go to the bottom of the file:
Press
+
(forward slash). This highlights everything.
Cut (delete) the text:
Press
+
.
How to Jump to a Specific Line
How to Jump to a Specific Line
To quickly navigate to a line number:
Open the "Go To Line" prompt:
Press
+
(Control and Underscore).
Enter the number:
Type the line number you want to jump to.
Confirm:
Press
.
(Alternative shortcut: Depending on your version of nano, pressing
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G
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Here are the two most reliable fallback methods to jump to a line:
Method 1: The Universal "Where Is" Trick (Recommended)
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Because this relies only on standard letter keys, it works on almost every system and keyboard without modifier-key conflicts:
Press
+
(This opens the "Where Is" search prompt at the bottom).
Press
+
(This immediately switches the prompt to "Go To Line").
Type your line number and press
.
Method 2: The Alt Shortcut
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Follow these exact steps:
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Press
+
(backslash).
Mac users: Use
instead of
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+
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Nano does not have a single "clear all" button, so you have to highlight and cut the text instead.
Follow these exact steps:
Go to the top of the file:
Press
+
(backslash).
Mac users: Use
instead of
.
Start highlighting:
Press
+
(or
+
). You will see a "Mark Set" message at the bottom.
Go to the bottom of the file:
Press
+
(forward slash). This highlights everything.
Cut (delete) the text:
Press
+
.
How to Jump to a Specific Line
How to Jump to a Specific Line
To quickly navigate to a line number:
Open the "Go To Line" prompt:
Press
+
(Control and Underscore).
Enter the number:
Type the line number you want to jump to.
Confirm:
Press
.
(Alternative shortcut: Depending on your version of nano, pressing
Alt
+
G
will also bring up the line number prompt).
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Here are the two most reliable fallback methods to jump to a line:
Method 1: The Universal "Where Is" Trick (Recommended)
Method 1: The Universal "Where Is" Trick (Recommended)
Because this relies only on standard letter keys, it works on almost every system and keyboard without modifier-key conflicts:
Press
+
(This opens the "Where Is" search prompt at the bottom).
Press
+
(This immediately switches the prompt to "Go To Line").
Type your line number and press
.
Method 2: The Alt Shortcut
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Depending on your configuration, this is often the default secondary shortcut:
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+
.
Type your line number and press
.
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How to Delete All Text
How to Delete All Text
Nano does not have a single "clear all" button, so you have to highlight and cut the text instead.
Follow these exact steps:
Go to the top of the file:
Press
+
(backslash).
Mac users: Use
instead of
.
Start highlighting:
Press
+
(or
+
). You will see a "Mark Set" message at the bottom.
Go to the bottom of the file:
Press
+
(forward slash). This highlights everything.
Cut (delete) the text:
Press
+
.
How to Jump to a Specific Line
How to Jump to a Specific Line
To quickly navigate to a line number:
Open the "Go To Line" prompt:
Press
+
(Control and Underscore).
Enter the number:
Type the line number you want to jump to.
Confirm:
Press
.
(Alternative shortcut: Depending on your version of nano, pressing
Alt
+
G
will also bring up the line number prompt).
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Nano does not have a single "clear all" button, so you have to highlight and cut the text instead.
Follow these exact steps:
Go to the top of the file:
Press
+
(backslash).
Mac users: Use
instead of
.
Start highlighting:
Press
+
(or
+
). You will see a "Mark Set" message at the bottom.
Go to the bottom of the file:
Press
+
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How to Delete All Text
How to Delete All Text
Nano does not have a single "clear all" button, so you have to highlight and cut the text instead.
Follow these exact steps:
Go to the top of the file:
Press
+
(backslash).
Mac users: Use
instead of
.
Start highlighting:
Press
+
(or
+
). You will see a "Mark Set" message at the bottom.
Go to the bottom of the file:
Press
+
(forward slash). This highlights everything.
Cut (delete) the text:
Press
+
.
How to Jump to a Specific Line
How to Jump to a Specific Line
To quickly navigate to a line number:
Open the "Go To Line" prompt:
Press
+
(Control and Underscore).
Enter the number:
Type the line number you want to jump to.
Confirm:
Press
.
(Alternative shortcut: Depending on your version of nano, pressing
Alt
+
G
will also bring up the line number prompt).
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How to Delete All Text
How to Delete All Text
Nano does not have a single "clear all" button, so you have to highlight and cut the text instead.
Follow these exact steps:
Go to the top of the file:
Press
+
(backslash).
Mac users: Use
instead of
.
Start highlighting:
Press
+
(or
+
). You will see a "Mark Set" message at the bottom.
Go to the bottom of the file:
Press
+
(forward slash). This highlights everything.
Cut (delete) the text:
Press
+
.
How to Jump to a Specific Line
How to Jump to a Specific Line
To quickly navigate to a line number:
Open the "Go To Line" prompt:
Press
+
(Control and Underscore).
Enter the number:
Type the line number you want to jump to.
Confirm:
Press
.
(Alternative shortcut: Depending on your version of nano, pressing
Alt
+
G
will also bring up the line number prompt).
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you are using doesn't have that shortcut mapped, or your terminal is having trouble passing the exact keystroke combination for the underscore. Shortcuts involving symbols can sometimes get tangled depending on your terminal emulator or keyboard layout.
Here are the two most reliable fallback methods to jump to a line:
Method 1: The Universal "Where Is" Trick (Recommended)
Method 1: The Universal "Where Is" Trick (Recommended)
Because this relies only on standard letter keys, it works on almost every system and keyboard without modifier-key conflicts:
Press
+
(This opens the "Where Is" search prompt at the bottom).
Press
+
(This immediately switches the prompt to "Go To Line").
Type your line number and press
.
Method 2: The Alt Shortcut
Method 2: The Alt Shortcut
Depending on your configuration, this is often the default secondary shortcut:
Press
+
.
Type your line number and press
.
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likely won't fix that specific shortcut issue.
The
Ctrl
+
_
shortcut to jump to a line has been standard in
nano
for over a decade. When you see "Unknown Command" for a core shortcut like that, it almost always means your terminal emulator or keyboard layout is sending the wrong character code.
This happens frequently on compact 75% mechanical keyboards, where combining
Ctrl
,
Shift
, and the dash key to generate the underscore can sometimes fail to register correctly, especially if you are working over SSH on a home lab server or NAS.
However, there are still good reasons to update
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if you are running an older version.
Why You Might Want to Update Anyway
Why You Might Want to Update Anyway
If your version is older than 4.0 (which is common on some older Debian/Ubuntu LTS servers or minimal Docker containers), updating will give you some excellent quality-of-life improvements for backend web development and server management:
Visible Line Numbers:
Modern versions allow you to turn on a persistent line number column on the left (using
+
or adding
to your
).
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How to Delete All Text
How to Delete All Text
Nano does not have a single "clear all" button, so you have to highlight and cut the text instead.
Follow these exact steps:
Go to the top of the file:
Press
+
(backslash).
Mac users: Use
instead of
.
Start highlighting:
Press
+
(or
+
). You will see a "Mark Set" message at the bottom.
Go to the bottom of the file:
Press
+
(forward slash). This highlights everything.
Cut (delete) the text:
Press
+
.
How to Jump to a Specific Line
How to Jump to a Specific Line
To quickly navigate to a line number:
Open the "Go To Line" prompt:
Press
+
(Control and Underscore).
Enter the number:
Type the line number you want to jump to.
Confirm:
Press
.
(Alternative shortcut: Depending on your version of nano, pressing
Alt
+
G
will also bring up the line number prompt).
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text editor.
How to Delete All Text
How to Delete All Text
Nano does not have a single "clear all" button, so you have to highlight and cut the text instead.
Follow these exact steps:
Go to the top of the file:
Press
+
(backslash).
Mac users: Use
instead of
.
Start highlighting:
Press
+
(or
+
). You will see a "Mark Set" message at the bottom.
Go to the bottom of the file:
Press
+
(forward slash). This highlights everything.
Cut (delete) the text:
Press
+
.
How to Jump to a Specific Line
How to Jump to a Specific Line
To quickly navigate to a line number:
Open the "Go To Line" prompt:
Press
+
(Control and Underscore).
Enter the number:
Type the line number you want to jump to.
Confirm:
Press
.
(Alternative shortcut: Depending on your version of nano, pressing
Alt
+
G
will also bring up the line number prompt).
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text editor.
How to Delete All Text
How to Delete All Text
Nano does not have a single "clear all" button, so you have to highlight and cut the text instead.
Follow these exact steps:
Go to the top of the file:
Press
+
(backslash).
Mac users: Use
instead of
.
Start highlighting:
Press
+
(or
+
). You will see a "Mark Set" message at the bottom.
Go to the bottom of the file:
Press
+
(forward slash). This highlights everything.
Cut (delete) the text:
Press
+
.
How to Jump to a Specific Line
How to Jump to a Specific Line
To quickly navigate to a line number:
Open the "Go To Line" prompt:
Press
+
(Control and Underscore).
Enter the number:
Type the line number you want to jump to.
Confirm:
Press
.
(Alternative shortcut: Depending on your version of nano, pressing...
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How to Delete All Text
How to Delete All Text
Nano does not have a single "clear all" button, so you have to highlight and cut the text instead.
Follow these exact steps:
Go to the top of the file:
Press
+
(backslash).
Mac users: Use
instead of
.
Start highlighting:
Press
+
(or
+
). You will see a "Mark Set" message at the bottom.
Go to the bottom of the file:
Press
+
(forward slash). This highlights everything.
Cut (delete) the text:
Press
+
.
How to Jump to a Specific Line
How to Jump to a Specific Line
To quickly navigate to a line number:
Open the "Go To Line" prompt:
Press
+
(Control and Underscore).
Enter the number:
Type the line number you want to jump to.
Confirm:
Press
.
(Alternative shortcut: Depending on your version of nano, pressing
Alt
+
G
will also bring up the line number prompt).
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text editor.
How to Delete All Text
How to Delete All Text
Nano does not have a single "clear all" button, so you have to highlight and cut the text instead.
Follow these exact steps:
Go to the top of the file:
Press
+
(backslash).
Mac users: Use
instead of
.
Start highlighting:
Press
+
(or
+
). You will see a "Mark Set" message at the bottom.
Go to the bottom of the file:
Press
+
(forward slash). This highlights everything.
Cut (delete) the text:
Press
+
.
How to Jump to a Specific Line
How to Jump to a Specific Line
To quickly navigate to a line number:
Open the "Go To Line" prompt:
Press
+
(Control and Underscore).
Enter the number:
Type the line number you want to jump to.
Confirm:
Press
.
(Alternative shortcut: Depending on your version of nano, pressing
Alt
+
G
will also bring up the line number prompt).
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Open history (⇧⌘H)
Open bookmarks (⌘B)
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You said nano how to delete all. How to jump to line
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nano how to delete all. How to jump to line
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Gemini said
Gemini said
Here is how to perform both of those actions in the
nano
text editor.
How to Delete All Text
How to Delete All Text
Nano does not have a single "clear all" button, so you have to highlight and cut the text instead.
Follow these exact steps:
Go to the top of the file:
Press
+
(backslash).
Mac users: Use
instead of
.
Start highlighting:
Press
+
(or
+
). You will see a "Mark Set" message at the bottom.
Go to the bottom of the file:
Press
+...
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