> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dripart-mintlify-linear-mode-interface-docs-53934.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Credits Management

> In this article, we will introduce ComfyUI's credit management features, including how to obtain, use, and view credits.

The credit system was added to support the `API Nodes`, as calling closed-source AI models requires token consumption, so proper credit management is necessary. By default, the credits interface is not displayed. Please first log in to your ComfyUI account in `Settings` -> `User`, and then you can view your associated account's credit information in `Settings` -> `Credits`.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/dripart-mintlify-linear-mode-interface-docs-53934/QI_CBfRYi7ghDG3V/images/interface/setting/menu-credits.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=QI_CBfRYi7ghDG3V&q=85&s=d7af349b6d5436fa1b2c54fcbacfbc84" alt="ComfyUI Credits Interface" width="3358" height="1820" data-path="images/interface/setting/menu-credits.jpg" />

<Note>
  ComfyUI will always remain fully open-source and free for local users.
</Note>

## How to Purchase Credits?

Below is a demonstration video for purchasing credits:

<video controls className="w-full aspect-video" src="https://mintcdn.com/dripart-mintlify-linear-mode-interface-docs-53934/pUBdR6fFjO0mfDWr/images/interface/setting/Buy_Credits_Flow.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=pUBdR6fFjO0mfDWr&q=85&s=4dfa72155780338d82f52825a04f9724" data-path="images/interface/setting/Buy_Credits_Flow.mp4" />

Detailed steps are as follows:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to your ComfyUI account">
    Log in to your ComfyUI account in `Settings` -> `User`

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/dripart-mintlify-linear-mode-interface-docs-53934/QI_CBfRYi7ghDG3V/images/interface/setting/user.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=QI_CBfRYi7ghDG3V&q=85&s=b64c188dedea6d1f47686273a7dccbec" alt="Login Interface" width="3358" height="1828" data-path="images/interface/setting/user.jpg" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to `Settings` -> `Credits` to purchase credits">
    After logging in, you should see the `Credits` option added to the menu

    Go to `Settings` -> `Credits` to purchase credits

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/dripart-mintlify-linear-mode-interface-docs-53934/QI_CBfRYi7ghDG3V/images/interface/setting/purchase-1.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=QI_CBfRYi7ghDG3V&q=85&s=092af1147cb4241b30315d0963bc3908" alt="Credits Interface" width="3358" height="1828" data-path="images/interface/setting/purchase-1.jpg" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the amount of credits to purchase">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/dripart-mintlify-linear-mode-interface-docs-53934/pUBdR6fFjO0mfDWr/images/interface/setting/buy.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=pUBdR6fFjO0mfDWr&q=85&s=1940f52e6013fd1fdd8a4b201fafa406" alt="Set Purchase Amount" width="3346" height="1830" data-path="images/interface/setting/buy.jpg" />

    In the popup, set the purchase amount and click the `Buy` button
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make payment through Stripe">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/dripart-mintlify-linear-mode-interface-docs-53934/QI_CBfRYi7ghDG3V/images/interface/setting/stripe_payment.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=QI_CBfRYi7ghDG3V&q=85&s=7ef9a287e4ed36c3887cb0017d93f665" alt="Stripe Payment Page" width="4000" height="2203" data-path="images/interface/setting/stripe_payment.jpg" />

    On the payment page, please follow these steps:

    1. Select the currency for payment
    2. Confirm that the email is the same as your ComfyUI registration email
    3. Choose your payment method

    * Credit Card
    * WeChat (only supported when paying in USD)
    * Alipay (only supported when paying in USD)

    4. Click the `Pay` button or the `Generate QR Code` button to complete the payment process
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete payment and check your credit balance">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/dripart-mintlify-linear-mode-interface-docs-53934/QI_CBfRYi7ghDG3V/images/interface/setting/purchase-2.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=QI_CBfRYi7ghDG3V&q=85&s=fe3d8f3715ef7285363907a61b3c5828" alt="Payment Successful" width="3310" height="1828" data-path="images/interface/setting/purchase-2.jpg" />

    After completing the payment, please return to `Menu` -> `Credits` to check if your balance has been updated. Try refreshing the interface or restarting if necessary
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can credits go negative?">
    No, when your credit balance is negative, you will not be able to run API Nodes
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I get a refund for unused credits?">
    Currently, we do not support refunds
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I check my current balance and usage?">
    Click on `Settings` -> `Credits` to see your current balance and access the `Credit History` entry
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I share my credits with other users?">
    You can log into the same account on multiple devices, but we do not support sharing credits with other users
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I know how many credits I've consumed each time?">
    Due to different image sizes and generation quantities, the `Tokens` and `Credits` consumed each time vary. In `Settings` -> `Credits`, you can see the credits consumed each time and the corresponding credit history
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why don't I see WeChat or Alipay payment options?">
    Please ensure you are paying in USD, as WeChat and Alipay are only supported when paying in USD
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do credits expire?">
    Yes, the expiration depends on the type of credits:

    * **Monthly credits**: Expire at the end of your billing period
    * **Top-up credits**: Expire 1 year from the date of purchase
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>