## **🔍 What Are AI Credits?**

AI credits power Search Atlas features that use artificial intelligence, such as generating content, running AI-based analyses, and producing SEO recommendations. Every plan comes with a default monthly AI credits quota, but you can increase this limit without upgrading to a higher-tier plan.

## **💡 Can I Increase My AI Credits on My Current Plan?**

Yes. Search Atlas allows you to purchase additional AI credits as an add-on directly within your existing plan — including the $99 plan. You do **not** need to upgrade to a higher subscription tier just to get more AI credits.

## **⚙️ How to Increase Your AI Credits Quota**

1. Log in to your Search Atlas account.
2. Click your avatar in the top-right corner to open the Account Menu.
3. Select **Billing**.
4. Scroll to the **Add-Ons** section.
5. Locate the **AI Credits** add-on option.
6. Choose the additional credits package that fits your needs.
7. Confirm your purchase. Your new credits will be available immediately.

## **📊 Which Category Do I Need to Increase?**

When managing your quota inside the platform, AI credits fall under the **AI Credits** category specifically — separate from other usage limits like keyword lookups or tracked keywords. Make sure you are adjusting the **AI Credits** add-on and not another usage category to ensure the correct quota is increased.

## **🛠️ Things to Keep in Mind**

- **Add-ons are billed monthly** and renew on the same cycle as your main subscription.
- AI credits **do not roll over** — unused credits expire at the end of your billing cycle.
- You can purchase add-ons **multiple times** within the same cycle if you exhaust your quota mid-month.
- Your base plan credits and purchased add-on credits are combined into a single pool, so there is no separate tracking needed.

## **🚀 Tips to Use AI Credits Efficiently**

- Batch your content generation tasks together to avoid sporadic, high-consumption sessions.
- Use the **AI Credit usage tracker** in your dashboard to monitor consumption in real time.
- Plan large AI-assisted projects around the start of your billing cycle so you have the full quota available.

## **❓ Still Have Questions?**

If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type **human teammate** to be connected with a member of our team.