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# Adding a Site with Unlimited or Monthly Quota (Credits)


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**TL;DR**
* **Your account can hold unlimited websites.**  
* For each site you add, choose one of two linking modes.
* You can mix both modes in one account and switch any site later.

1. **Unlimited** – the site gets unlimited optimization (fair-use). 
2. **Monthly Quota (Credits)** – the site uses your shared credit pool with a per-site limit you control.


## Credit Types (what each credit pays for)

Your **account-level credit pool** is shared across all sites that use *Monthly Quota*.

* **Live Optimization:** **1 credit** per asset request  
  (covers compression, WebP conversion, resize, cache & CDN delivery for images/CSS/JS/SVG/fonts in a single request)
* **Local Optimization:** **10 credits** per image (each original/variation/thumbnail)
* **Restores:** **Free**

|| **Note:** Caching in the browser/CDN reduces repeat credit usage on subsequent page views.

**Unlimited sites do not consume credits** from the pool. Instead, they use one of your available **Unlimited Site slots** (you can reassign a slot by unlinking/switching a site).


## Option 1 — **Unlimited** (Set-and-forget)

**Best for:** Your own or high-traffic sites where you don’t want to track usage.

**Benefits**
* Unlimited optimization for that specific site (fair-use)
* Full performance suite: Live + Local Optimization, edge CDN, caching, Smart Monitoring, etc.
* Zero monthly math or per-site caps

**How to link**
1. In the dashboard, click **Add New Website**.  
2. Choose **Unlimited** → **Add New Website**.  
3. Enter the site URL and finish setup.



## Option 2 — **Monthly Quota (Credits)** (Pay-as-you-grow)

**Best for:** Client sites, many small sites, agency care plans, cost control.

**Benefits**
* Share one credit pool across sites
* Set/adjust a **Monthly Credit Limit** per site anytime
* Perfect for tiered plans and internal chargebacks

**How to link**
1. Click **Add New Website**.  
2. Choose **Monthly Quota** → **Add New Website**.  
3. Enter the site URL and set the **Monthly Credit Limit** (or allow the site to share the pool without a cap).



## Unlimited vs. Credits — Quick Comparison

| Feature | **Unlimited** | **Monthly Quota (Credits)** |
| ---- |
| Account site capacity | Based on license | Unlimited sites supported |
| Billing/usage | Uses an **Unlimited Site slot** (no credits) | Uses **account credit pool** (per-site cap optional) |
| Management | Easiest, no limits to manage | Precise control per site |
| Best for | High-traffic / mission-critical | Agencies / many small sites |
| Mix & match | Yes | Yes |
| Switch later | Yes → to Credits | Yes → to Unlimited (uses a slot) |



## Switching a Site Later

* **Unlimited → Credits:** frees an Unlimited slot; the site begins using your credit pool.  
* **Credits → Unlimited:** consumes an Unlimited slot; the site stops using credits.  
* Switching does **not** erase settings or caches.



## FAQs

**Can I add unlimited sites to my account?**  
Yes. Your account can hold **unlimited websites**. Each individual site can be linked as *Unlimited* or *Monthly Quota (Credits)*.

**What exactly is an “Unlimited Site slot”?**  
It’s the number of sites you can flag as **Unlimited** at the same time. You can reassign a slot by switching a site to Credits or unlinking it.

**What happens when a credit quota is reached?**  
New Live Optimization requests pause for that site until the monthly quota resets or you raise the limit. Existing cached assets keep serving.

**Do WebP conversion, resizing, and caching cost extra credits in Live Optimization?**  
No. A single Live request (1 credit) includes compression, conversion, resizing, caching, and CDN delivery for that asset.

**Is there a bandwidth cap on Unlimited?**  
No hard cap; usage is governed by fair-use. Caching minimizes load either way.



## Recommendations

* **Your own store/blog:** Link as **Unlimited** for zero maintenance.  
* **Agency care plans:** Link client sites with **Monthly Quota (Credits)** and set tiered limits (e.g., 25k / 50k / 100k).  
* **Hybrid approach:** Unlimited for flagship sites, Credits for the rest—managed from one dashboard.

Need help choosing? Send us the domain + traffic estimate and we’ll suggest the best fit.