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Azure OpenAI quota does not decrease even if the model is deleted
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Anna Eloyr Vilasboas
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Hello,
I'm currently working on a proof of concept using Azure OpenAI. I previously deployed GPT models (like GPT-4 and GPT-4o) using the Standard deployment type. In order to free up quota for new deployments, I have deleted all previously provisioned models from my Azure OpenAI resource.
However, even after deleting all deployments, the quota still appears to be in use, and I am unable to create any new Standard deployments. I have waited over 24 hours and verified that no active models remain in the resource.
My questions are:
- Is there any delay or hidden allocation mechanism that might be causing the quota to remain blocked?
Will the quota be automatically released after a certain period?
- Is there any recommended way to force quota refresh or manually request its release (other than creating a support ticket)?
Here’s what I’m using in the PoC:
Model: GPT-4o (preferred), GPT-4
Embedding model: text-embedding-3-small
Tools: Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Azure AI Foundry, Azure Blob Storage
Thank you in advance!
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Saideep Anchuri 7,040 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator2025-04-16T15:28:23.4766667+00:00 When you delete an Azure OpenAI resource, if any deployments are still present, deletion is blocked until those deployments are deleted. If you delete a resource using the REST API or another programmatic method, the associated quota allocation will remain unavailable for 48 hours until the resource is purged. To trigger an immediate purge for a deleted resource and free up the quota,
Here are some steps:
- Yes, there is a delay in the quota being released after deletion. If you have deleted the deployments and the resource through the portal, the quota may still appear to be in use until the associated resource is purged, which can take up to 48 hours.
- To force a quota refresh or manually request its release, you can follow the purge instructions for a deleted resource.
Kindly refer below link: automate-deployment
Thank You.
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Saideep Anchuri 7,040 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Saideep Anchuri 7,040 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2025-04-18T16:16:57.5933333+00:00 We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet.
Thank You.
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Anna Eloyr Vilasboas 0 Reputation points
2025-04-18T16:48:51.41+00:00 @Saideep Anchuri , unfortunately, I still don't have quotas for the latest OpenAI models, even after waiting for 48 hours.
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Saideep Anchuri 7,040 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2025-04-18T16:59:46.81+00:00 Here are some steps:
- Azure OpenAI does not immediately release quota upon model deletion. Some users have reported that it can take up to 5 days for the quota to reflect the deletion.
- If you need the quota urgently, you may need to manually purge the deleted resources.
- Azure retains deleted resources for 48 hours before they are permanently removed. During this time, the quota may still be counted.
- You can force quota refresh by purging deleted resources under "Manage Deleted Resources" in the Azure portal.
Reference thread: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1312440/azure-openai-quota-does-not-decrease-even-if-it-is
Thank You.
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Anna Eloyr Vilasboas 0 Reputation points
2025-04-19T11:47:58.65+00:00 @Saideep Anchuri , I have a question. Since I'm conducting a proof of concept, could it be that the Azure portal I'm using is a test environment? If so, could that affect the quota being returned?
In addition, I can't find the 'Manage Deleted Resources' folder in the Azure portal. Could you please provide a path or steps to locate it?
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