Understanding Credits
Learn how Quick Ping credits work, what they're used for, and how to get more when you need them.
Written By Jovanny Tovar
Last updated 10 months ago
What Are Credits?
Credits are Quick Ping's way of managing usage for premium features like email lookups and advanced company research. Think of credits as tokens that are consumed when you use certain advanced features.
💡 Free users get credits too! Every account starts with free credits, and you can earn more through various methods.
What Uses Credits
📊 Credit Cost Reference
What's Always Free
- ✅ Job tracking and status indicators
- ✅ Basic company information
- ✅ Gmail Network Scan
- ✅ Application history
- ✅ Universal Job Queue
How to Get Credits
Free Methods
- Sign up bonus: New accounts get free credits
- Referral program: Earn credits when friends sign up
- Weekly refresh: Free credits refresh periodically
Paid Options
- Credit packs: Buy credits as needed
- Pro subscription: Monthly credit allowance
- Team plans: Bulk credits for organizations
Tips to Conserve Credits
Use credits strategically
Use credits strategically
Only use email lookup for companies you're serious about. Save credits for your top choices rather than every listing you see.
Check LinkedIn first
Check LinkedIn first
Many recruiters list their email on LinkedIn. Check there before using a credit for lookup.
Use company career pages
Use company career pages
Sometimes the hiring manager's contact is listed on the job posting itself. Check before using credits.
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📊 Credit Cost Reference
Use this reference tool to check the current credit cost for each feature and your monthly plan limits.