[账号注册] When purchasing ChatGPT Plus, the prompt “In-app purchases..” appears — an explanation that in-app purchases are unavailable.

Many people have encountered this "In-app purchases are currently unavailable.Please try again later." when purchasing a PLUS membership. Please don't worry, and please do not try to resolve it by contacting Apple Support; otherwise, there is a very high probability that your account will be banned.

Explanation of the error message:
In-app purchases are currently unavailable.Please try again later.
Translated into Chinese, it means: in-app purchases are unavailable; please try again later.

Explanation given by the ChatGPT management team
For new ChatGPT subscribers:
If you've downloaded the iOS app from the App Store but find the subscribe button grayed-out (light purple), this indicates that Apple is still in the process of activating the subscription feature. The message above the button will read, "In-app purchases are currently unavailable. Please try again later". This activation may take up to 48 hours. We appreciate your patience during this time.

The translation means: this is an App Store issue; the app store is activating the subscription feature, which may take up to 48 hours. Please wait.

Moderator-verified solutionsSolutions verified

1. For those using Apple iOS who encounter this issue, please try turning off the V.P.N software when making a payment. This will most likely solve the problem at present.
For users on Apple iOS encountering this issue, please turn off your V.P.N software when attempting to make a payment. This will most likely resolve the problem.
2. Wait and try again in around 24 hours; if you are lucky, you may be able to purchase.
Wait and try again in around 24 hours. You may be able to complete your purchase if you are lucky.

In short, there is no need to worry about this problem; it will definitely go through. The cause is most likely the V.P.N. Generally, turning it off and on twice will solve it. If two attempts do not work, just wait.
In addition, this problem only occurs on the first payment; it will not happen on the second payment. If you plan to use it long-term, you can top up several months at a time.