> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.avina.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Credits

> How Avina's credit system works and what actions consume credits.

Avina uses a credit-based system to meter signal and enrichment usage across your workspace. Understanding how credits work helps you plan your usage and get the most value from your account.

## What Are Credits?

Credits are the unit of consumption in Avina. They are deducted when Avina surfaces a new signal lead or enriches a contact's data. Each workspace has a monthly credit allocation based on its plan tier.

### What Consumes Credits

| Action                 | Credit Cost                                   |
| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| **Signal lead**        | 1 credit per unique lead surfaced by a signal |
| **Contact enrichment** | 1 credit per enrichment on that signal lead   |

<Note>
  A single signal that surfaces a new lead and enriches their contact data costs 2 credits total (1 for the lead + 1 for enrichment).
</Note>

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## Monitoring Usage

Track your credit consumption in **Settings > Plan & Usage**. The usage dashboard shows:

* **Credits used** this billing period
* **Credits remaining**
* **Usage trend** over time
* **Breakdown by signal type:** see which signals consume the most credits

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## Plan Tiers and Limits

Each plan tier includes a monthly credit allocation. Contact your account manager or email [support@avina.io](mailto:support@avina.io) for details on plan tiers and pricing.

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## When Credits Run Out

When your workspace exhausts its monthly credit allocation:

* **Active signals continue monitoring** but new leads are queued rather than delivered.
* **Automations pause** until credits are replenished.
* **Existing data remains accessible:** your feed, accounts, and contacts are unaffected.

You can purchase additional credits or wait for your allocation to reset at the start of the next billing period.

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## Tips for Managing Credits

1. **Prioritize high-value signals:** focus credits on signals that drive the most pipeline (e.g., pricing page visits, champion movement) rather than broad awareness signals.
2. **Use ICP fit filters:** configure your ICP tightly so Avina only surfaces and enriches leads that match your target profile, avoiding credit spend on low-fit accounts.
3. **Set signal frequency thoughtfully:** higher-frequency signals consume more credits. Start with moderate frequency and increase based on results.
4. **Monitor weekly:** check your usage dashboard regularly so you're never surprised by credit depletion mid-month.