> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.delino.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Usage Tracking

> Monitor your resource consumption and understand how usage is tracked and billed.

Delino tracks all resource usage, providing detailed insights into consumption across all services. This guide explains how to monitor your usage and optimize costs.

## Viewing Current Usage

### Dashboard Access

View your current billing cycle usage:

* **Personal Account**: `/teams/~/billing`
* **Team Account**: `/teams/[team-slug]/billing`

### Usage Display

<ResponseField name="Current Period" type="date range">
  Billing cycle start and end dates

  **Example**: Sep 15, 2024 - Oct 14, 2024
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Credits Used" type="number">
  Total credits consumed this cycle

  **Format**: `1,234,567 credits`
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Amount (USD)" type="number">
  Equivalent amount in USD

  **Calculation**: `credits / 1,000,000`

  **Example**: `1,234,567 credits = $1.23 USD`
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Included Credits" type="number">
  Credits included in Pro subscription

  **Pro Tier**: 10,000,000 credits (\$10)
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Additional Charges" type="number">
  Usage beyond included credits

  **Calculation**: `(used_credits - included_credits) / 1,000,000`

  **Example**:

  ```
  Used: 15,000,000 credits
  Included: 10,000,000 credits
  Additional: 5,000,000 credits = $5.00 USD
  ```
</ResponseField>

### Service Breakdown

Usage is broken down by service with detailed metrics for each service you use. You can view:

* Service name
* Metric types (varies by service)
* Quantity consumed
* Credits charged
* Total cost in USD

## Usage Metrics

## Viewing Usage History

You can view your usage history through the billing dashboard:

1. Navigate to billing page (`/teams/~/billing` or `/teams/[team-slug]/billing`)
2. Select date range to view
3. Review usage by service and metric type

## Usage Optimization

### Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Monitor Regularly">
    Check your usage regularly to stay within budget:

    * Review weekly to catch unexpected usage
    * Track trends over time
    * Identify optimization opportunities
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Optimize Usage">
    Reduce costs by optimizing how you use services:

    * Cache results when possible
    * Batch operations together
    * Remove unused resources
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Review Monthly">
    At the end of each month:

    * Review what drove your costs
    * Adjust usage patterns as needed
    * Plan for next month's budget
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Cost Optimization Tips

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Efficient Processing" icon="gauge-high">
    Process only what's needed

    Avoid redundant operations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Caching" icon="database">
    Cache results locally

    Reduce repeat API calls
  </Card>

  <Card title="Batch Operations" icon="layer-group">
    Group multiple operations

    Reduce overhead costs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Right-Sizing" icon="sliders">
    Use appropriate service tiers

    Match resources to needs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Monitoring" icon="chart-line">
    Track usage patterns

    Identify optimization opportunities
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cleanup" icon="broom">
    Remove unused resources

    Delete old data and projects
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Troubleshooting

### Usage Not Appearing

If usage doesn't appear in the dashboard:

1. **Check Time Range**: Ensure you're viewing the current billing cycle
2. **Refresh Page**: Usage updates may take a few minutes to appear
3. **Contact Support**: If the issue persists after waiting

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Billing Overview" icon="credit-card" href="/core/billing/overview">
    Learn about subscription tiers and billing cycles
  </Card>
</CardGroup>