Midjourney FAQ: Usage, Privacy, and Artwork Management

This article compiles the details most frequently asked about when using Midjourney: why the queue slows down, how usage is calculated, why your creations may be public, and how to download and archive your work. The content is written with a “solve it immediately when you hit the problem” mindset, making it suitable for looking things up as you go.

Usage and Queueing: What’s the difference between Fast and Relax?

Midjourney’s generation tasks are typically divided into two queues: Fast and Relax. The main differences are speed and billing method. Fast is generally quicker, but it consumes the corresponding Fast usage included in your plan; Relax is usually slower and is suitable when you’re not in a hurry to generate images.

If Midjourney suddenly feels “sluggish,” first check whether you’ve switched to Relax, or whether your Fast usage has run out and caused a speed change. When tasks pile up, the queue can also get longer—this is a normal result of server-side load.

Privacy and Public Visibility: Why do your works appear in the community?

By default, works you generate in Midjourney may appear in public galleries/community feeds—this is often the most surprising point for first-time users. If you need confidentiality, first confirm whether your plan supports Stealth (privacy) mode, and enable it in settings.

Note that Midjourney “privacy” is tied to specific features and plans; simply deleting images locally does not mean they are fully hidden on the platform. When brand or client assets are involved, it’s recommended to run a test image first to confirm the privacy toggle is actually in effect.

Login and Authorization: What to do if you can’t get in or keep getting redirected

Midjourney’s web app typically logs in via Discord account authorization. If you encounter repeated redirects or a blank page, first clear your browser cookies and disable extensions that may block scripts. Then redo the authorization flow on midjourney.com—this usually restores access.

If you’ve switched between multiple Discord accounts, Midjourney may mistakenly use an old session. In that case, log out of both Discord and Midjourney, then re-authorize with the intended account to avoid situations where you “look logged in” but don’t have permission.

Downloading and Archiving: How to get high-resolution images and recover old works

To download a high-resolution image, it’s recommended to open the single-work detail page on the Midjourney website and download the original, or upscale first and then save, to avoid saving only the preview size. If you’re searching for images in chat history, remember to confirm it’s the same channel/DM thread—many “missing images” cases are simply looking in the wrong place.

For managing works, the most reliable approach is to use consistent naming and folder archiving for important projects, and save the key prompts along with them. Midjourney’s history can be checked, but keeping your own backup of “prompt + version + final image” will save a lot of rework time.