## **📋 Overview**

When you generate a full article in **Content Genius**, the process runs several AI-powered steps behind the scenes. Each step draws from your **AI Premium Quota**, which means the total credit cost is higher than a single generation action might suggest. This article explains how credits are consumed so you can plan your usage with confidence.

## **🔢 How Many Credits Does One Article Cost?**

A complete Content Genius article consumes more than 1 AI Premium credit because the workflow involves multiple distinct AI-powered steps — such as outline generation, full article drafting, and an SEO optimisation pass. Each step is a separate AI call, and each call deducts credits from your AI Premium Quota. The exact number of credits consumed may vary depending on the steps you complete.

## **❓ Why Did the Chat Bot Say 1 Credit?**

The discrepancy happens because some in-platform messages refer to the cost of a **single generation step**, while customers naturally interpret this as the cost of the **entire article workflow**. The steps run in quick succession, which can make the full process feel like one action — but separate credit deductions are applied for each step completed.

To summarise:

- **Credits per step** — each individual AI call within the workflow deducts credits from your quota
- **Multiple credits per article** — the total for a complete, fully optimised article adds up across all steps

## **🗺️ Where to Find Your AI Premium Quota Balance**

You can monitor your remaining AI Premium credits by navigating to Avatar → Billing → Plans & Top-ups (Quota model details / Total Quota rows). Your quota balance and usage information are accessible from this page. If you are unsure where to locate this information in your specific plan or account setup, our support team can point you to the right place.

## **💰 When Are Credits Deducted?**

Credits are deducted as each generation step in the workflow completes. This means that if you complete only some steps rather than the full article workflow, you will be charged only for the steps you ran.

## **💡 Tips to Manage Your AI Premium Quota**

- Plan your content sessions in advance so you know how many articles your remaining quota can cover.
- If you only need a quick draft without the full optimisation workflow, stopping early will use fewer credits.
- If you are unsure how many credits a specific workflow will consume, contact our support team before running a full generation session.

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.