Overview
AI vendors often distribute limited-time credit codes during go-to-market pushes through hackathons, online launches, developer communities, official newsletters or Discord.
Steps
- Follow the vendor's official blog, newsletter, X (Twitter) and Discord.
- Subscribe to the developer mailing list; event notices usually go out by email first.
- Join online hackathons or webinars, which often end with a code.
- Redeem the code in the console's redeem/top-up section.
- Note the expiry date and use it quickly.
Caveats
- Codes usually expire and are limited in quantity — first come, first served.
- Beware of "insider codes" sold on unofficial channels; they may be scams or stolen.
- Some events require a submission or survey to qualify.
Use cases
Short sprints needing a burst of credits, and competition entries.