Spending & On-Demand Usage

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Overview

The Spending page (/dashboard/spending) allows you to:

• Enable or disable on-demand usage
• Set monthly spending limits
• Monitor current on-demand usage
• View billing information

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On-Demand Usage

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How It Works

On-demand usage lets you make requests beyond your plan’s included monthly limits:

1. Enable On-Demand: Toggle on-demand usage in the Spending page
2. Use Beyond Limits: Make requests that exceed your plan’s included quota
3. Billed in Arrears: You’re charged for overage usage at the end of the billing period
4. Automatic Billing: Charges are automatically added to your next invoice

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When to Use On-Demand

On-demand usage is recommended when:

• You have variable traffic that occasionally exceeds your plan limits
• You want flexibility without upgrading to a higher tier
• You need to handle traffic spikes without service interruption

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Billing Model

• Pay After Use: Charges appear on your next invoice
• Per-Request Pricing: You’re charged for each request beyond your included limit
• No Upfront Cost: Only pay for what you use

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Spending Limits

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Setting Limits

You can set monthly spending limits to control costs:

1. Enable On-Demand: Turn on on-demand usage first
2. Set Limit: Enter a dollar amount (minimum $0.01, maximum$10,000)
3. Save: Your limit is enforced immediately

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Limit Enforcement

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Unlimited Option

You can set your limit to “Unlimited” (effectively $10,000/month) if you want maximum flexibility without a hard cap.

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Current Usage Tracking

The dashboard shows:

• Current Month’s Overage: How much you’ve spent on on-demand usage this month
• Limit Progress: Visual progress bar showing usage against your limit
• Real-Time Updates: Usage updates as requests are processed

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Plan Comparison

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Managing Spending Limits

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Best Practices

1. Start Conservative: Set a lower limit initially and increase as needed
2. Monitor Usage: Regularly check your on-demand spending
3. Set Alerts: Monitor your usage to avoid surprises
4. Plan for Growth: Increase limits before you approach them

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Updating Limits

You can update your spending limit at any time:

1. Navigate to Settings → Spending
2. Enter your new limit amount
3. Click “Save Limits”
4. Changes take effect immediately

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Viewing Current Usage

The Spending page displays:

• Current Plan: Your active subscription tier
• On-Demand Status: Whether on-demand is enabled
• Current Month’s Overage: Spending this billing period
• Limit Progress: Visual indicator of usage vs. limit

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Billing Details

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Invoice Details

On-demand usage charges appear on your monthly invoice as:

• Base Subscription: Your plan’s monthly fee
• Overage Charges: Additional charges for on-demand usage
• Total: Combined charges for the billing period

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Payment Methods

All billing is handled through Stripe:

• Automatic Billing: Charges are automatically processed
• Payment Methods: Manage payment methods in Billing & Invoices
• Invoices: View and download invoices from the billing page

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Troubleshooting

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Next Steps

Need help with spending limits? Contact support for assistance.