• Go to your GitHub billing page, remove the card entirely, then add it back. Give it 30–60 minutes for the system to pick up the change. • Double-check under Settings → Codespaces that you still have free hours or an active plan. Sometimes free tiers run out without a clear notice. • Sign out of GitHub, clear your browser cache, then sign back in and refresh the Codespaces view. • If you’re sure your card is active and you haven’t hit your cap, file a quick support ticket (attach a screenshot of your billing page and the error).

While you wait, you can clone the repo locally and use VS Code’s Dev Containers extension or spin up a quick workspace on Gitpod.io to keep working on your assignment.

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I am getting this error - You seem to have a billing issue. Please adjust your billing settings to continue using codespaces. I really need to access github right now as my assignment has a due date. i have added a payment method but nothing changed

That error means GitHub has flagged your account’s Codespaces usage because of a billing issue — usually either:

• No valid payment method on file
• An unpaid invoice
• Or you’ve exceeded your included Codespaces hours for your plan

Even if you’ve just added a payment method, GitHub might not restore access instantly. You can try:

1. Check your billing page:
   https://github.com/settings/billing
   Look for any unpaid invoices or failed charges.

2. Verify your payment method:
   Make sure it’s fully verified and supported (credit/debit card, PayPal in some regions).

3. Contact GitHub Support (this is the fastest for urgent cases):
   https://support.github.com/contact
   Mention that you have a deadline and have already added a payment method.

Until the billing issue is cleared on GitHub’s side, Codespaces will stay locked.