Copilot Error: Error: you have reached your daily limit. Please try back again tomorrow.

LoveChris-0704 40

I am trying to upload a document 14MB in size. It is a PDF. I am receiving this error. It has been happening for a few days to a variety of files, not just PDF error 2

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LoveChris-0704 40 Reputation points

2026-01-22T18:09:34.3866667+00:00

if i wait 12-24 hours it typically let me add a few more files without any issues, but then block me after trying to add 4-5 files? Very, very frustrating!
LoveChris-0704 40 Reputation points

2026-01-22T18:12:43.0566667+00:00

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Hendrix-V 15,685 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi LoveChris-0704,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A forum.

Based on what you’re seeing, the behavior isn’t related to the PDF format or the file size itself. The messages indicate that your Copilot session has reached its current daily usage threshold. When that limit is reached, actions such as file uploads and file analysis may be temporarily unavailable, which can also result in time‑out or “Something went wrong” messages like the one shown.

At this point, here are some options that you can consider:

Upload fewer files per day and reuse them in the same conversation when possible.
Store files in OneDrive or SharePoint and reference them instead of uploading repeatedly.

To reduce this occurrence in the future:

Keep file uploads within a single conversation rather than starting multiple new ones.
Avoid retrying uploads rapidly once the limit message appears.

Let me know if you need further assistance, feel free to ask me by clicking "Add Comment" or "Add Answer" if you cannot add comment so your response will be visible. Thanks for your effort.

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LoveChris-0704 40 Reputation points

2026-01-23T15:11:28.12+00:00

Thank-you Hendrix-X: If i load files into OneDrive, will co-pilot "remember" the files and then can access them on an on-going basis? The file i am trying to load is a technical document that has rules in it that are needed for electrical design. So, when i ask co-pilot a question, I want it to search the document and respond with an answer that incorporates the rules in the document. Also, the file is quite large which is why i had to split it up, which led to the. "Reached my Daily Upload Limit" of uploading too many files error. Finally, is there any particular "prompts" or words i need to give Co-pilot to setup this reference/linkage to documents stored in OneDrive?
Hendrix-V 15,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-24T01:52:16.2666667+00:00
Hi LoveChris-0704,

Welcome back and thanks for explaining your workflow.

Regarding OneDrive usage, Copilot doesn’t automatically “remember” or continuously index documents stored there. However, it can read and reference files in OneDrive when you explicitly mention them in your prompt. The document isn’t retained as permanent memory, so it’s important to reference it again in new conversations.

The recommended approach for you would be:

Store the full document (or parts) in OneDrive or SharePoint.

Avoid uploading files directly into Copilot chat when possible.

In your prompt, clearly reference the file name and location in OneDrive or SharePoint.

Ask Copilot to search or answer questions based on that document.

Reuse the same document reference instead of re‑uploading files.

I hope the insights shared in the forum help address your concerns effectively. And thank you for accepting my answer since accepting it helps others with similar concerns can find useful information.

If you have any updates or further questions, please feel free to share them with us.
LoveChris-0704 40 Reputation points

2026-01-26T13:08:58.28+00:00

I use a connector to link to Google Drive - similar to OneDrive and it seems to reference the documents. Technical documents relevant to a specific conversation are like a mini library and allowing copilot to train on them would be very helpful. For instance, if you are an electrical engineer designing home electrical systems, uploading all of the relevant electrical codes while working on the design together with copilot, being able to upload the CAD drawing etc., would make this tool very valuable, and even helping users cross link to others who are publishing their language models (LLM) would be valuable to increasing productivity in specific areas. We need validated community LLM we can link to - not just generic ones.
Hendrix-V 15,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-28T04:11:05.51+00:00

Hi LoveChris-0704,

Thanks for explaining your workflow.

Using a document library (such as OneDrive or a connected source like Google Drive) is the right direction. Copilot doesn’t permanently “remember” documents on its own, but it can reliably reference and search documents that stay in your storage, as long as you point to them when asking questions.

When Copilot successfully uses a document, it will usually say it’s answering based on or from that file. If it doesn’t mention the document, it likely didn’t retrieve it for that response.

I hope the insights shared in the forum help address your concerns effectively. And thank you for accepting my answer since accepting it helps others with similar concerns can find useful information.

If you have any updates or further questions, please feel free to share them with us.

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Drew - 805

This bug was finally fixed. Admittedly, that did take a long time coming. There was nothing Users could do other than wait. And the messages were false positives. And it did not happen in all Copilot acc't Profiles.

Anyway, the issue has been fixed

Not sure why the other answer was accepted.

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LoveChris-0704 40 Reputation points

2026-01-27T13:39:49.7233333+00:00

Hendrix and Drew: thanks to you both.....

Some food for thought: If there is a free community of functionally specific LLM that copilot can access I would very much be interested. Any knowledge, etc.?

I am designing an electrical system for a new cottage and have purchased the Canada electrical code document and loaded it into my Google Drive and then referenced it. I suppose Copilot can access it - not sure? The "connector" is active. I think it says it is...but I am never sure. Sometimes it says it cannot read it and other times it say it is using all documents in my drive space, but I never know if it really is using them and is actually able to read and then apply the contents to answer my questions. Anyway i can tell?

The last point I wanted to make is to see if Copilot can collaborate wit Google AI - two minds are better than one! Often i find myself pasting answers from one system into the other, which improves the quality of the answer - i am acting as the middleman. It would be better to simply say, Ask Google AI the same question, " What are the code rules around using AFCI and GFCI protection circuits in typical rooms in a house for 2026?" and have it respond, "I checked my answer against your Google Drive and Google AI , and they are aligned. Here is the consolidated answer: .....blah, blah, bah"
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LoveChris-0704 40 Reputation points

2026-01-28T16:01:43.08+00:00

Last night i was seeking an answer around the use of AFCI plug use in a home in Canada. I asked Copilot to reference the at Electrical standard loaded in my Google Drive (linked via a connector). It gave me an answer that I thought was wrong. I pasted that answer into the Google Gemini. Google Gemini gave me an answer that was more or less the opposite. This went back and forth a few times, until a new piece of information was shared and both AI systems agreed. It was quite amusing, but also very helpful as a nuance around the Electrical code and its use of an AFCI receptacle was discovered that was required.

I thought to share this with you both as it shows that the iteration and refinement of both AI systems arrived at the correct answer eventually, but both were wrong initially and that the possibility of automated interaction was very useful - this is something we need to provide as a function.

Hendrix-V 15,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-29T07:41:37.3333333+00:00

Hi LoveChris-0704,

Thank you for sharing this example.

What you observed reflects how AI systems handle nuanced regulatory content. When questions involve exceptions, interpretations, or specific clauses, different systems may surface different portions of the information until additional context is provided. Iterating between answers and validating against source documents can help surface those nuances more clearly.

For best results:

Keep the authoritative code document in a single connected location.

Reference the document by name when asking questions.

Ask Copilot to base responses directly on that source.

Cross‑check answers when working with regulated or safety‑critical requirements.

Your experience shows how iterating across tools and validating against primary standards can improve accuracy and confidence.

If you have any updates or further questions, please feel free to share them with us.
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