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Running low on credits? Here’s how to reset your billing cycle and get a fresh allocation instantly — with any unused credits from your previous cycle rolled over.

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How to reset your billing cycle

If you’ve burned through your monthly credits before your billing cycle ends, you don’t have to wait it out or upgrade to a higher plan — you can reset your billing cycle and get a fresh allocation right away. When you’ve used 80% or more of your monthly credits, a notification banner appears in your lobstr.io dashboard.
Reset billing cycle notification banner
  1. Click the Reset Billing Cycle button in the banner.
  2. Confirm the reset.
  3. You’ll be charged for your current plan again, and your credits will be renewed instantly.
Confirm billing cycle reset
That’s it. No plan change needed — you stay on the same tier, just with a fresh set of credits.

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What happens when I reset?

Here’s what changes when you reset your billing cycle:
  • You’re charged your current plan amount again — same price, same plan, just a new cycle.
  • Your credits are renewed instantly — the full allocation for your plan, ready to use.
  • Unused credits from your previous cycle roll over — they’re added on top of the new allocation, so you don’t lose anything by resetting early.
  • Your billing date resets to the day you triggered the reset. Your next renewal will be one month from that day, not from your original billing date.
Example: Your plan normally renews on the 5th of each month. You reset on the 21st with 2,000 credits still left in the old cycle. Your new cycle starts on the 21st with your full plan allocation plus those 2,000 rollover credits on top. Your next renewal is the 21st of the following month.

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Do unused credits roll over?

Yes — but only when you manually reset your billing cycle. Any credits you haven’t used from the current cycle carry over and are added to the fresh allocation.This does not apply to a natural subscription renewal — when your cycle renews automatically on its usual date, unused credits are not carried over and you start with only your plan’s monthly allocation.
So the rollover is a reward for triggering an early reset. If you’re coasting through your cycle normally, plan around using your credits before the renewal date — anything unused at natural renewal is lost.
If you’re consistently running out of credits before your cycle ends, it may be worth upgrading to a higher plan instead of resetting — you’ll get more credits per month at a better rate. Compare plans.