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Troubleshooting Guide: Midjourney Bot Not Responding

Last updated: March 5, 2026

Problem Description

The Midjourney bot on Discord may not respond to your prompts, show error messages, or fail to generate images. Your /imagine commands may go unanswered, or the bot may appear offline.

Possible Causes

Midjourney server issues: The service may be experiencing high load or downtime.

Discord connection problems: Your Discord client may have connectivity issues.

Subscription expired: Your Midjourney subscription may have ended or your GPU minutes may be used up.

Bot banned in channel: The Midjourney bot may not have permissions in the channel you're using.

Command syntax errors: Incorrect prompt formatting can cause the bot to not respond.

Step-by-Step Fixes

Fix 1: Check Midjourney Status

• Visit status.midjourney.com for service status updates.

• Check the #status channel in the official Midjourney Discord server.

• If there's an outage, wait for the team to resolve it.

Fix 2: Verify Your Subscription

• Go to midjourney.com/account to check your subscription status.

• Verify you have remaining GPU minutes (Fast or Relax mode).

• Renew your subscription if it has expired.

Fix 3: Try a Different Channel

• Try using the bot in one of the official Midjourney newbie channels.

• If using a private server, make sure the Midjourney bot is properly added and has permissions.

• Re-invite the bot if necessary from midjourney.com.

Fix 4: Restart Discord

• Close Discord completely and reopen it.

• On desktop: Right-click the Discord icon in the system tray and click Quit, then reopen.

• On mobile: Force close the app and restart it.

Fix 5: Use the Midjourney Website

• Go to midjourney.com and log in.

• You can generate images directly on the website without using Discord.

• This bypasses any Discord-specific issues.

Fix 6: Check Your Prompt

• Make sure you're using the correct command: /imagine prompt: [your description]

• Avoid banned words or content that violates Midjourney's terms of service.

• Keep prompts clear and specific for best results.

When to Contact Support

If the bot still doesn't respond after trying all fixes, submit a support ticket through the Midjourney website or ask for help in the #support channel on the Midjourney Discord server.

FAQ

Q: Why does Midjourney say "Job queued"?

A: Your image generation request is waiting in line. During busy periods, there may be a queue. Paid plans with Fast mode get priority processing.

Q: Can I use Midjourney for free?

A: Midjourney occasionally offers free trials, but generally requires a paid subscription starting at $10/month.

Q: Why is my Midjourney image generation slow?

A: If you've used all your Fast GPU minutes, you'll be switched to Relax mode which is slower. Upgrade your plan or wait for your monthly minutes to reset.

Q: How do I add Midjourney bot to my own Discord server?

A: Go to midjourney.com, log in, and use the bot invitation link to add it to your server. Make sure the bot has appropriate permissions in the channels you want to use it in.