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OpenAI API users face rate limits despite adding credits

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user on Reddit reported issues with their OpenAI API after adding credits, experiencing rate limit errors despite visible balance. They are seeking assistance to resolve the problem and regain access to the API beyond the free tier. AI

IMPACT Potential friction for developers integrating with OpenAI's API.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a product/service.

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OpenAI API users face rate limits despite adding credits

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/obviouszaid ·

    I added balance to my API but i am still stuck at free tier

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I topped up $5 in API credits but i still can't send messages and it gives me rate limit error even-though i can see the credits visible in billing. Can anyone help me how to fix this? </p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="h…

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