New to Midjourney? Many beginners get stuck on the sign-up process, subscription payments, or error messages while generating images. This article compiles the most frequently asked questions and solutions to help you avoid common pitfalls and get started with this AI drawing tool quickly.
Registration and Account Issues
To sign up for Midjourney, you must go through Discord. First, create a Discord account. Many users get stuck at email verification—remember to check your spam folder, as verification emails are sometimes flagged. After linking Discord, join the official Midjourney server, pick any newcomer channel, and type "/subscribe" to start the subscription process. If you see an "unverified email" warning, resend the verification email or try a different browser.
Switching accounts is easy: log out of the current Midjourney Bot in Discord, then rejoin the Midjourney server with a different Discord account. Keep in mind that each Discord account can only be linked to one Midjourney subscription, so don't mix them up.
Subscription and Payment Failure Issues
Payment failures are one of the most common complaints. Typical causes include your bank card not supporting international payments, insufficient balance, or bank risk control. We recommend using PayPal with a linked credit card for a higher success rate. If you see "Payment declined," first check your card limit, then contact your bank to confirm that overseas transactions are enabled.
Sometimes the payment page just keeps loading—this could be a network issue. Try switching your connection or turning off your VPN and retrying. Also, Midjourney subscriptions auto-renew by default. Remember to cancel renewal in "Manage Subscription" to avoid failed payments that could freeze your account next month.
Drawing Errors and Common Error Codes
If you encounter "Invalid parameter" while generating images, it usually means your command format is wrong. Double-check keyword spelling and parameter spacing. "Rate limit exceeded" means you've made too many requests in a short time—wait a few minutes and try again. Another common error is "Billing required," which means your subscription has expired or payment failed. Go to your account page to confirm your subscription status.
Occasionally you'll see "Job timed out" or a server busy message. This is usually due to high load on the official servers—try again at a different time. We recommend clearing your Discord cache or rejoining the channel, as many temporary glitches resolve this way.
Other Useful Tips
If you keep getting "You were banned from the guild," it's likely due to inappropriate messages or spamming. Contact Midjourney support to appeal. In daily use, save your frequently used prompts as text templates to reduce typing errors. Also, a handy trick: right-click the Bot avatar in Discord to check its status—this helps you determine if the official server is down. When issues arise, check the official announcements first—most problems aren't just happening to you.
