# Connection Credits

Makini uses a credit-based system to manage connections. Each connection to a third-party platform consumes credits from your account based on the platform's tier.

## Platform Tiers

All supported platforms are grouped into three tiers based on public availability, API complexity, and general adoption.

| Tier | Credits per Connection |
|------|----------------------|
| Tier I | 1 credit |
| Tier II | 2 credits |
| Tier III | 4 credits |

To check which tier a specific platform belongs to, visit the [Makini pricing page](https://www.makini.io/pricing).

Trial accounts start with **1 credit**, which is enough to connect one Tier I platform.

## How Credits Are Consumed

Credits are deducted from your account when a connection is established. For example, connecting to a Tier II platform will consume 2 credits. If your account does not have enough credits, the connection will be marked as **Inactive**.

On paid accounts, inactive connections can be reactivated as **Overage** — contact your account details or refer to your plan terms for specifics.