Can I add or reset my Gateway credits?
Gateway credits, previously known as n8n Connect, let you use supported AI models and third-party services in your workflows without setting up separate provider accounts or API keys.
Can I add more Gateway credits?
If you have an active paid n8n Cloud subscription, the instance owner can add Gateway credits from the Cloud admin dashboard:
1. Open the Gateway credits tab.
2. Select Add funds.
3. Choose the amount you want to add.
4. Complete the payment.
You can also configure automatic top-ups to add credits when your balance falls below a chosen threshold.
Top-ups aren’t available during a free trial. If you use all your free Gateway credits during your trial, you’ll need to upgrade to a paid plan before you can add more.
Do Gateway credits reset?
No. Gateway credits don’t reset monthly, and Support can’t manually reset your balance.
Upgrading your n8n plan doesn’t reset or automatically replenish your Gateway credits. However, moving from a trial to a paid plan allows the instance owner to purchase additional credits.
Purchased Gateway credits expire 12 months after purchase.
What happens when I run out of credits?
When your balance reaches zero, nodes using Gateway credits stop working until you add more credit.
Nodes using your own provider credentials aren’t affected.
You can switch to your own credentials if you don’t want to add more Gateway credits.
If your balance runs out while a request is already in progress, n8n allows the request to finish. The difference is deducted from your next top-up.
Are Gateway credits the same as n8n Assistant credits?
No. Gateway credits and n8n Assistant credits have separate balances and pay for different features:
Gateway credits pay for supported AI models and third-party services used by nodes in your workflows.
n8n Assistant credits pay for your usage of n8n Assistant and AI Workflow Builder.
Adding Gateway credits doesn’t add n8n Assistant credits, and using n8n Assistant doesn’t spend your Gateway credit balance.
Can I get a refund for Gateway credits?
You can request a refund for unused Gateway credits within 14 days of purchase by contacting n8n Support.
If you’ve used part of the credits you purchased, only the unused portion is eligible for a refund.
Free credits included with your account aren’t refundable.
Gateway credits are purchased separately from your n8n Cloud subscription. After Support processes the refund, you may receive an automated email stating that your n8n Cloud plan, such as Starter or Pro, has been refunded. This email relates only to the separate Gateway credits purchase. Your n8n Cloud subscription won’t be canceled or otherwise affected.
Purchasing, using, or refunding Gateway credits doesn’t change your n8n Cloud subscription.
For more information, including supported services and current pricing, refer to the Gateway credits documentation.