Invite Code Not Working
Here's how to fix code issues and get access quickly.
Quick Fixes (Try First)
1. Copy-Paste Correctly
- ❌ Don't type manually
- ✅ Copy exact code from email
- Remove any extra spaces
- Check for hidden characters
2. Check Code Format
- Verify capitalization
- Look for similar characters (O vs 0, l vs 1)
- Ensure no line breaks
- Copy full code only
3. Try Different Browser
- Chrome (recommended)
- Safari
- Firefox
- Incognito/Private mode
Common Issues & Solutions
"Code Invalid" Error
Possible Causes:
1. Already redeemed
2. Expired code
3. Wrong platform
4. Typo in code
Solutions:
- Verify you haven't used it before
- Check expiration date in email
- Confirm correct service/platform
- Request new code if expired
"Code Not Found"
Possible Causes:
1. Not yet activated
2. Typo in entry
3. Case sensitivity
4. Extra characters
Solutions:
- Wait 5 minutes, try again
- Copy-paste instead of typing
- Match uppercase/lowercase exactly
- Trim whitespace
"Already Used" Error
If You Didn't Use It:
1. Someone else may have your code
2. Security issue possible
3. Email forwarded?
4. Public sharing?
Immediate Steps:
- Contact support URGENTLY
- Don't share screenshots publicly
- Request replacement code
- Explain situation clearly
Platform-Specific Issues
ChatGPT/Claude Codes:
- Must use official website
- Check account eligibility
- Verify subscription tier
- Regional restrictions?
Midjourney Codes:
- Join Discord first
- Must have Discord account
- Follow redemption steps exactly
- Check server region
API Keys:
- Proper format required
- Check API documentation
- Verify endpoint
- Authentication method
Redemption Process Check
General Steps:
1. Go to Official Platform
- Not third-party sites
- Direct from provider
- Verify URL security
2. Log In/Sign Up
- May need account first
- Correct email
- Verified account
3. Find Redemption Area
- "Redeem Code"
- "Activate"
- "Apply Code"
- Usually in settings/billing
4. Enter Code Exactly
- Copy from email
- Paste carefully
- Submit
Browser & Device Issues
Clear Cache & Cookies:
1. Open browser settings
2. Clear browsing data
3. Select cache & cookies
4. Restart browser
Disable Extensions:
- Ad blockers
- Privacy tools
- VPNs (temporarily)
- Script blockers
Try Different Device:
- Desktop vs mobile
- Different computer
- Tablet
- Friend's device
Code Expiration
Check If Expired:
- Look in delivery email
- "Valid until" date
- Time-limited offers
- Platform-specific terms
If Expired:
- Contact support immediately
- Explain delay reason
- Request replacement
- Usually honored if recent
Wrong Product/Platform
Verify You Have:
- Correct service code
- Right platform access
- Proper tier/level
- Compatible account
If Mismatch:
- Check order details
- Review product description
- Contact support for exchange
- Possible refund/replacement
Network & Location Issues
Geographic Restrictions:
- Some codes are region-locked
- VPN may cause issues
- Check supported countries
- Contact support if traveling
Network Problems:
- Try different WiFi
- Use mobile data
- Restart router
- Check internet speed
Getting Help from Platform
Contact Platform Support:
1. They can verify code status
2. Check if redeemed
3. See error logs
4. Provide specific guidance
Have Ready:
- The code
- Error message screenshot
- Account email
- Purchase proof
Contact KeyBay Support
When to Email Us:
Immediate Issues:
- Email: support@keybay.io
- Subject: "Code Not Working - Order #[number]"
Include:
- Order number
- Product name
- Error message
- Screenshots
- Steps you tried
- Platform used
We'll Provide:
- Code verification
- Replacement if needed
- Refund if unsolvable
- Direct platform contact
Replacement Code Process
Eligibility:
- ✅ Legitimate technical issue
- ✅ Within 30 days
- ✅ Code unused
- ✅ Good faith effort
Timeline:
- Request verification: 1-4 hours
- Approval: 4-24 hours
- New code delivery: Immediate after approval
Prevention Tips
For Next Time:
1. Test code immediately upon receipt
2. Don't share publicly
3. Screenshot for records
4. Read redemption instructions fully
5. Contact support early if issues
Emergency Access
Need Immediate Solution:
- Email with "URGENT" subject
- Explain why time-sensitive
- We'll prioritize
- Usually resolved within 2 hours
Related Help
- [Missing Code](/help/missing-code)
- [Track Order](/help/track-order)
- [Request Refund](/help/request-refund)