> ## Documentation Index
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> 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 settings described on this page are located in the **ComfyUI in-app settings menu**. You can open it by navigating to **Settings** (gear icon) or using the `Ctrl + ,` keyboard shortcut, then select the corresponding category to view and configure these options.
The credit system was added to support the `Partner 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`.
ComfyUI will always remain fully open-source and free for local users.
## How to Purchase Credits?
Below is a demonstration video for purchasing credits:
Detailed steps are as follows:
Log in to your ComfyUI account in `Settings` -> `User`
After logging in, you should see the `Credits` option added to the menu
Go to `Settings` -> `Credits` to purchase credits
In the popup, set the purchase amount and click the `Buy` button
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 Comfy Credits)
* Alipay (only supported when paying in Comfy Credits)
4. Click the `Pay` button or the `Generate QR Code` button to complete the payment process
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
## Frequently Asked Questions
Credits are not intended to be used as a negative balance or credit line. However, due to race conditions where partner nodes don't always report costs before execution, a single execution may consume more credits than your remaining balance and temporarily result in a negative balance after completion. When your balance is negative, you will not be able to run Partner Nodes until you top up and restore a positive balance. Please ensure you have enough credits before making API calls.
Currently, we do not support refunds
Click on `Settings` -> `Credits` to see your current balance and access the `Credit History` entry
You can log into the same account on multiple devices, but we do not support sharing credits with other users
Check the price badge on the API node to estimate the cost before running it. Actual costs can vary based on image size, generation quantity, and other parameters.
Please ensure you are paying in Comfy Credits, as WeChat and Alipay are only supported when paying in Comfy Credits
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