# Is JanitorAI down? Proxy errors, outages and fixes

When JanitorAI or your proxy stops working: how to tell which one is broken, the common proxy errors, and a reliable proxy you can switch to in two minutes.

## Short answer

Most "JanitorAI is down" moments are the **proxy**, not the site. If the site loads but replies fail, test your proxy URL and key; if the site itself does not load, it is an outage and you have to wait. Our proxy endpoint is `https://tryunrestrictedai.com/v1/chat/completions` with model `venice-uncensored-role-play` ($1 in / $4 out per million tokens).




## Which part is broken





| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Site does not load | JanitorAI outage | Wait; check JanitorAI’s Discord or status posts |
| "Network error" on every reply | Proxy URL missing `/chat/completions`, or wrong key | Re-enter the URL and key, no spaces |
| 429 or "rate limited" | Proxy provider limit | Wait a minute, or use a provider with higher limits |
| Empty or cut-off replies | Max tokens too low, or model overloaded | Raise max new tokens; try another model |

## FAQ

**How do I set Unrestricted AI as my JanitorAI proxy?**

Follow the [JanitorAI proxy setup](/learn/janitorai-proxy-setup): URL, model ID and your API key.

**Do I need to be 18?**

Yes. Our [terms](/terms) require users to be at least 18.

**Can I use my own characters?**

Yes. Paste a character description into the chat, or use our API as the backend for SillyTavern or JanitorAI and keep your existing character cards. See [SillyTavern setup](/learn/sillytavern-custom-openai-endpoint) and [JanitorAI proxy setup](/learn/janitorai-proxy-setup).

## Sources

- [JanitorAI (checked 9 Nov 2026)](https://janitorai.com/)
- [Unrestricted AI model catalog (JSON)](https://tryunrestrictedai.com/api/catalog)
- [Unrestricted AI pricing](https://tryunrestrictedai.com/api/pricing)

Canonical: https://tryunrestrictedai.com/janitor-ai-down