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title: What Happens If You Run Out of Credits
description: Understand what happens when your Verdent balance reaches zero and how to continue
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<Note>
This policy applies to both Verdent Desktop and Verdent for VS Code. Eco Mode is currently available only in Verdent Desktop.
</Note>

When your available credits reach zero, standard credit-based requests stop. In Verdent Desktop, active subscribers can enable Eco Mode to continue with selected low-cost models under separate usage limits. In Verdent for VS Code, requests remain paused until credits are available again.

## What Happens

- Standard credit-based requests stop when your available credits reach zero.
- In Verdent Desktop, active subscribers can enable Eco Mode to continue with selected low-cost models.
- In Verdent for VS Code, requests remain paused until credits are available again.
- Existing files and previous work remain intact.
- Your account and subscription stay active unless the subscription itself is canceled or expires.

## How To Continue

You can continue by:

- In Verdent Desktop, enabling [Eco Mode](/docs/account-billing/eco-mode) if you have an active subscription
- Waiting for the next subscription credit refresh at the start of your next billing cycle
- Purchasing a one-time top-up
- Upgrading to a higher plan

## Where To Check Your Balance

- In Verdent Desktop, open **User Menu → Dashboard**
- In Verdent for VS Code, open **User Center**

## See Also

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Credits & Plans" href="/docs/account-billing/credits-and-plans">
    Review pricing tiers, top-ups, and the shared credit pool
  </Card>
  <Card title="Eco Mode" href="/docs/account-billing/eco-mode">
    Desktop only: continue with selected low-cost models after your credits run out
  </Card>
  <Card title="Billing Cycle & Rollover" href="/docs/account-billing/billing-cycle-and-rollover">
    Understand refresh timing and rollover rules
  </Card>
</CardGroup>