How Codex Banked Resets Work
Content updated: Sep 15, 2026
What a banked reset is
A banked reset is extra reset capacity attached to your account. When present, /status shows it as 'Banked reset: N available', sometimes with an expiry. Think of it as a stored refill beyond your normal rolling windows.
What is officially documented — and what isn't
OpenAI's public documentation on banked resets — how they are earned, when they apply automatically, and exact rules — is limited. This guide deliberately sticks to what is observable in /status rather than repeating unverified claims. If you see conflicting information elsewhere, your own /status output wins.
How to check yours
Run /status in Codex and look for the banked reset line. Paste the output into the Quota Tracker to see the count and expiry next to your 5-hour and weekly quota — parsed locally in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Banked reset: 1 available' mean?
Your account has one extra reset in reserve, beyond your normal 5-hour and weekly windows.
How do I get banked resets?
OpenAI has not published detailed public rules for granting them. We won't speculate — check /status to see if your account has any.
Do banked resets expire?
Some accounts show an expiry in /status. If yours does, treat that time as authoritative.