Midjourney FAQ: “No Permission” Prompts, Image Queueing, and Failed Subscription Charges

When using Midjourney, the easiest places to get stuck are three types of issues: “no permission” prompts, image generation queues taking too long, and failed subscription charges. Below, I break down the most common situations by scenario and give you a step-by-step troubleshooting order you can use immediately. Most problems don’t require reinstalling or switching accounts—first confirm your login, permissions, and mode, and you can usually resolve it.

1. Prompt says “No permission / subscription required” but I already paid

Midjourney subscriptions are tied to your account, and the most common cause is actually “logged into the wrong account.” First log out on the Midjourney website, then log back in with the Discord account you used to pay, and then go back to Discord and refresh the channel permissions.

If you get a “no permission” message when generating images via bot commands in Discord, check whether you’re operating in an officially allowed channel/server, or whether you’ve been restricted by a channel admin. You can also generate once directly on the Midjourney website as a check: if the website can generate but Discord can’t, it’s most likely a Discord-side permission or login-session issue.

2. Image generation keeps queueing—very slow or stuck waiting

Midjourney speed depends on the mode you chose and the current queue; queueing doesn’t necessarily mean something is broken. First type /info in Discord to check your remaining Fast time. After Fast time is used up, speeds will slow down significantly—this is normal.

If you’re not in a rush, it’s recommended to switch to Relax in /settings (only eligible plans have it) and save Fast for key drafts that require rapid iteration. If a job doesn’t move for a long time, avoid repeatedly clicking to resend—this can pile up the queue even more. A steadier approach is to cancel the stuck one, then simplify the prompt or reduce the number generated in one go before retrying.

3. Subscription charge fails; repeated payments won’t go through—what to do

Midjourney subscriptions usually require a bank card that supports international payments, and bank-side risk controls or failed 3D Secure verification can also cause charge failures. First confirm your card is enabled for overseas online payments, that your billing address information is filled in correctly, and try switching browsers or disabling blocking extensions before paying again.

If it fails multiple times, it’s not recommended to retry frequently in a short period, as this may trigger stricter risk-control blocks. A more effective path is to contact your card issuer to confirm the reason for the failure; meanwhile, keep screenshots of the failed payment and the transaction time, and email Midjourney billing support (billing@midjourney.com) with the details—typically they’ll provide specific billing troubleshooting suggestions.

4. Account abnormalities: can’t use it or can’t see your works

Midjourney login depends on your Discord account status. If Discord itself is restricted or requires verification, Midjourney will be affected as well. First complete Discord email/phone verification, and confirm you’re not triggering security checks by frequently switching across multiple devices.

If you can’t see your historical works, first check whether you switched to a different Midjourney account or Discord account, and whether you selected the wrong profile/gallery view on the website. If it’s still not normal, compile your username, screenshots, and the time it occurred and submit a support ticket—this is usually more time-saving than repeatedly trying in the channel.