Managing Your Credits
Learn how the credit system works, track your usage, and optimize your AI interactions for maximum value.
Time: 5-8 minutes
Beginner
Prerequisites
- A Mythilo AI account
- Basic understanding of the platform
1
Understanding the Credit System
Learn how credits work and what actions consume them in Mythilo AI.
- Each AI interaction (chat message, writing tool usage) consumes 1 credit
- Free accounts receive 25 credits per month that reset on your billing date
- Premium subscribers get unlimited credits with no monthly limits
- Credits are deducted when you send a message to the AI, not when you receive a response
- Complex requests don't cost more than simple ones - each interaction is 1 credit
Pro Tips
- Combine multiple questions into a single message to save credits
- Use the specialized writing tools efficiently for specific tasks
2
Checking Your Credit Balance
Monitor your remaining credits and usage patterns across the platform.
- Your current credit count is displayed in the top navigation bar
- The chat interface shows your remaining credits before each interaction
- Visit your account settings to see detailed usage history
- Credits reset automatically at the beginning of each billing cycle
- You'll receive notifications when you're running low on credits
Pro Tips
- Check your credit balance regularly to plan your AI interactions
- Review your usage patterns to understand how you use credits most
3
Optimizing Credit Usage
Learn strategies to get the most value from your monthly credit allowance.
- Ask comprehensive questions rather than multiple short ones
- Use specific, detailed prompts to get better responses in fewer interactions
- Leverage the AI's memory - it remembers your project context without extra credits
- Plan your writing sessions to make the most of each credit
- Use the specialized writing tools for targeted assistance
Pro Tips
- Write detailed prompts that cover multiple aspects of your question
- Reference previous conversations to build on existing context
- Use the AI for high-value tasks like plot development and character creation
4
When You Run Out of Credits
Understand what happens when you exhaust your monthly credit allowance.
- You'll see a notification when you have 5 credits remaining
- Once credits are exhausted, AI features become unavailable until reset
- You can still access your projects, characters, and existing content
- Consider upgrading to premium for unlimited access
- Free credits reset automatically on your monthly billing date
Important Note
Plan important writing sessions early in your billing cycle to ensure you have enough credits available.
5
Upgrading for Unlimited Credits
Learn about premium subscription options for unlimited AI access.
- Premium subscribers get unlimited credits with no monthly restrictions
- Upgrade anytime from your account settings or the pricing page
- Premium includes additional features like advanced export options
- Your subscription can be cancelled anytime with no penalties
- Billing is handled securely through Stripe
Pro Tips
- Consider upgrading if you regularly use all 25 free credits
- Premium is ideal for active writers working on multiple projects
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Credit Usage Best Practices
Master advanced strategies for efficient and effective credit management.
- Start conversations with context-setting messages to get better responses
- Use the AI for creative brainstorming rather than simple factual questions
- Batch similar requests together in single interactions
- Take advantage of the AI's project memory to avoid repeating context
- Focus on high-impact writing assistance like plot holes and character development
Pro Tips
- Quality over quantity - one well-crafted prompt is better than several simple ones
- Use credits for creative challenges where AI assistance adds the most value
- Keep track of which types of requests give you the best results