# useBits 401 Error **URL:** \ **Category:** Extensions\ **Created:** [September 11, 2021, 5:04pm UTC](https://staging-discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/usebits-401-error/33471 "2021-09-11T17:04:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![BarryCarlyon](https://d1d6mrmdu7ztse.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/staging-discuss.dev.twitch.com/barrycarlyon/32/253_2.png) [@BarryCarlyon](https://staging-discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/BarryCarlyon)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2021, 5:06pm UTC](https://staging-discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/usebits-401-error/33471/2 "2021-09-11T17:06:30Z")
This would suggest that the channel you are testing on doesn’t allow bits to be used. Or you are testing this in the rig (noting the presented of twitch.rig.log), and the rig doesn’t have a real user/balance to utilise useBits with This post > [@Testing Bits in Extensions](https://staging-discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/testing-bits-in-extensions/19161): > > We know how important having a high quality monetization experience is for your Twitch Extensions. To help you ship monetized Extensions with a higher degree of confidence, we’re making it easier to test Bits in Extensions on your own channel. Developers can now activate Bits-enabled Extension versions that are in a [testing state](https://dev.twitch.tv/docs/extensions/required-technical-background/#extension-life-cycle) on their own channel without needing Partner or Affiliate status and Bits used in the Extension won’t be deducted from their wallet. Please note that if you are trying … has some guidance on testing bits in extensions. --- _[View the full topic](https://staging-discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/usebits-401-error/33471)._