Four reset objects, one easily confused word.
“Reset” can describe different events. Your normal weekly window rolls on its own schedule. A banked reset is saved to your account and must be applied by you. A paid instant reset is purchased and applied immediately. A global reset is an OpenAI action applied to eligible accounts; it does not become a saved reset.
The safe habit is simple: use the exact account and workspace shown in Settings → Usage, read the expiry before confirming, and treat the timestamp displayed by Codex as the source of truth for your own quota.
Automatic vs banked vs paid vs global
What happens when you use a banked reset?
A full banked reset refreshes the five-hour and weekly Work and Codex windows and changes the weekly reset date. It is not purchased credit and does not permanently increase your plan limit. Eligibility, delivery and expiry depend on the specific offer, so a “30 days” rule should only be written when the current offer says 30 days.
Banked resets: timing and expiry explained →
Questions people actually ask
When does the Codex weekly limit reset?+
The next automatic weekly period starts seven days after your first Work or Codex request in the new period. Check Settings → Usage for the timestamp that applies to your account.
Can I reset my Codex limit early?+
Eligible accounts may see a saved banked reset or a paid instant reset. They are different: a saved reset can remain available until it expires; a purchased reset applies immediately and cannot be saved.
What is a banked Codex reset?+
It is a one-time reset saved to your account. A full banked reset refreshes the five-hour and weekly Work and Codex windows and changes the weekly reset date.
Is a global reset the same as a banked reset?+
No. An automatic or global reset applies directly to eligible limits and does not create a saved reset in your account.
Where do I check my real reset time?+
Use Codex /status or open Settings → Usage. This site cannot see your account and its private clock is only a browser reminder.