Midjourney FAQ: Login Restrictions, Failed Image Generation, and Permission Issues

This article consolidates answers to the most common Midjourney issues involving login, permissions, and image generation. If you get stuck, go through the checklist in order. Many Midjourney “errors” aren’t actually that it’s “broken,” but are caused by using the wrong account, the wrong channel, or a congested queue.

Can’t log in to Midjourney: endless loading spinner or authorization failure

Midjourney’s web app usually logs in via Discord authorization. First, make sure your browser isn’t blocking third-party cookies, scripts, or pop-ups. If Midjourney keeps getting stuck on the authorization page, try again in an incognito window, or temporarily disable ad-blocking extensions.

If you have multiple Discord accounts, it’s easy to “log into the wrong one” during Midjourney authorization. The most reliable approach is to log out of all accounts in Discord Web, keep only the one you want to use, then return to Midjourney and authorize again.

Permission denied: can’t see the bot or can’t use /imagine

To use Midjourney in Discord, you must operate in a server and channel where you have permission; in a new DM or an unsupported channel, you may not see the commands. If you see messages like “You don’t have permission to use this bot,” it usually means application commands are disabled in that channel—ask an admin to enable the Midjourney bot’s permissions.

Another very common cause is that the subscribed account doesn’t match the current Discord account: you purchased Midjourney on account A, but you’re sending commands with account B. Go to Midjourney’s account page to verify the linked Discord, then return to the channel with the same account and test /imagine.

Long queue times, generation failures, or Upscale not responding

Midjourney can occasionally have longer queues during peak times, showing tasks stuck in the queue or “generating” for a long time. In this case, don’t repeatedly click the same button, to avoid stacking duplicate tasks; wait a bit first, then refresh the channel messages to confirm whether the image has already been generated.

If Midjourney repeatedly fails to generate, check whether your prompt contains sensitive words, restricted individuals, or brand elements—such content may be blocked outright. If Upscale doesn’t respond, try opening the task in the web app and clicking Upscale there; many “button not working” cases are actually due to Discord message latency.

Images won’t open, links expired, or you can’t find your work

Midjourney outputs typically appear both in the channel messages and in your personal gallery. If you can’t find something in Discord, first go to the Midjourney web gallery and check in reverse chronological order. If an image link won’t open, it’s often due to unstable network access to external links—switch networks or download directly from the web app for a simpler fix.

To reduce the feeling of “lost work,” consider favoriting frequently used tasks or pinning them in a dedicated channel, so Midjourney’s high message volume doesn’t bury key images. When multiple people share a server, you can also generate images in DMs or personal threads for cleaner organization.