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Important: This Error Comes From Your Personal OpenAI Account, Not Importify
When you connect your OpenAI API key to Importify, the AI features (like the AI Product Optimizer) use your own OpenAI account to generate content. This error means your OpenAI account settings are incomplete or limited, causing OpenAI to block requests.
What Causes This Error?
Many users create an OpenAI API key but do not complete their OpenAI account setup by adding a valid payment method (credit card) or setting their usage limits.
OpenAI requires a valid payment method and sufficient quota to process AI requests. Without this, your account’s quota is effectively zero, and you get the “quota exceeded” error immediately.
How to Fix This Quickly: Step-by-Step
1. Log In to Your OpenAI Account
Go to https://platform.openai.com/account/billing
2. Add a Valid Payment Method
Add a credit or debit card to enable billing.
This unlocks your usage quota and allows OpenAI to charge for API usage.
3. Check and Adjust Your Usage Limits
Navigate to https://platform.openai.com/account/usage
Make sure your usage limits and quotas are sufficient for your expected API calls.
4. Return to Importify
Once your billing is set and quota is available, retry using the AI features in Importify.
Tips to Avoid This in the Future
Always complete your OpenAI account setup fully after creating your API key.
Monitor usage and billing regularly on OpenAI’s dashboard.
Contact OpenAI support if you have questions about billing or usage.
