# Buy extra-usage credits

Buy extra-usage credits when your seats' included usage for the current billing cycle runs out. Credits are added to a shared extra-usage balance for the whole space and are valid for 12 months from the most recent purchase.

> **Prerequisite**
>
> - Only the space owner or a space admin can buy extra-usage credits.
> - You must be on a paid plan. [Upgrade your free trial](https://autosheet.com/docs/admin/billing/subscription/manage-your-plan#upgrade-to-a-paid-plan) first if needed.

1. Sign in to the [Autosheet dashboard](https://dashboard.autosheet.com/) with the account that you use for your [space](https://autosheet.com/docs/resources/guides/concepts#space).

2. In the sidebar, select **Billing**.

3. Click **Add team credits**.

   ![Add team credits option on the Billing page](https://autosheet.com/docs/article-images/pricing/sub/billing-buy-credits-option.png)

4. Click **Buy** for the credit pack that best suits your needs.

   ![List of credit pack options](https://autosheet.com/docs/article-images/pricing/sub/billing-buy-credits-select.png)

5. Review your order and click **Buy now**.

   ![Order confirmation screen](https://autosheet.com/docs/article-images/pricing/sub/billing-buy-credits-confirm.png)

6. Enter your billing information and click **Go to checkout**.

7. Enter your payment details and click **Pay**.

Your credits are added to the shared extra-usage balance and are available immediately.

![Dashboard after purchasing extra-usage credits](https://autosheet.com/docs/article-images/pricing/sub/billing-buy-credits-result.png)

## What's next

- [Set spending limits for extra usage](https://autosheet.com/docs/admin/billing/subscription/set-spending-limits-for-extra-usage)