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Purpose

AI Credits is optional billing for T3AF — one balance on your account, usable on any install, simple activation, no licence key. Use it when you do not want separate vendor API accounts. Path: T3AF → AI Providers → AI Credits

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How it works

  1. Admin turns the credits toggle ON
  2. Admin clicks Activate (toggle alone is not enough)
  3. Bearer token is stored (encrypted)
  4. All AI calls route through the T3Planet API
Important: You must click Activate after enabling the toggle.

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Credits vs Your Own API Keys

Your Own API Keys (BYOK) — Add provider keys in AI Providers. Billing goes directly to OpenAI, Anthropic, or other vendors. Best for agencies that already have vendor accounts. AI Credits — Toggle plus Activate. Billing uses T3Planet packages. Best for fast start and simple budget control. When credits are off, local provider keys are used normally.

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Credit calculation

Default: 1 credit ≈ 1,000 tokens

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Credits are active when both are true

  1. Credit mode is ON
  2. Bearer token exists (after Activate)

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Dashboard and balance

After activation you see:
  • Current balance
  • Plan name
  • Buy Credits and Pricing links
Check balance regularly on the Dashboard.

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When to use credits

  • New project without vendor accounts yet
  • Fixed monthly AI budget for editors
  • Simplified billing through T3Planet instead of multiple vendor invoices

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When to use own keys

  • Enterprise with existing OpenAI or Azure contracts
  • Strict data residency with your own EU endpoint
  • Very high volume where direct vendor pricing is lower

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Troubleshooting

AI fails after toggle — Click Activate again. Check that the server can reach the T3Planet API over HTTPS. Zero balance — Purchase credits through T3Planet. Empty token after activate — Flush caches and activate again. See also FAQ and Known Problems.