# What Happens If You Run Out of Credits (/docs/account-billing/run-out-of-credits)
> Understand what happens when your Verdent balance reaches zero and how to continue
This policy applies to both Verdent Desktop and Verdent for VS Code. Eco Mode is currently available only in Verdent Desktop.
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 [#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 [#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 [#where-to-check-your-balance]
* In Verdent Desktop, open **User Menu → Dashboard**
* In Verdent for VS Code, open **User Center**
## See Also [#see-also]
Review pricing tiers, top-ups, and the shared credit pool
Desktop only: continue with selected low-cost models after your credits run out
Understand refresh timing and rollover rules