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Can't buy Grok Bot team seats? The 403 page and what to do

Updated · by Rosh Perera

If Upgrade on your Grok Bot team plan sent you to a blocked 403 checkout page, Cursor staff said on 20 Oct 2026 that this part is fixed: admins on a Free seat should now see Buy seats or Upgrade seat in Members.

A second error at the last step was still being tracked with no date when we checked on 23 Oct 2026. Our free Grok Bot usage check ranks which of your Bots and routines are most likely eating your week, with a fix prompt for each, right in your browser. Facts come from a Cursor staff thread on the official forum and xAI's Team plans docs. We're an independent site, not part of xAI or Cursor.

Why can't you buy team seats, and what works now?

  • What was broken

    Cursor staff said on the forum on 15 Oct 2026: "The Upgrade button on the team plan card is currently sending users to the individual checkout, which team members can't access, and the error page it then redirects to is also blocked." That's the 403 checkout-unavailable page. It wasn't caused by your browser or network.

  • Part 1 is fixed: try Members

    Cursor staff said on 20 Oct 2026: "We fixed the first part of the issue." "If you're an admin on a Free seat, you should now see a team option there: Buy seats or Upgrade seat in Members." And: "If you still see the 403 page, do a hard refresh" (Ctrl+Shift+R on Windows, Cmd+Shift+R on a Mac). xAI's Team plans docs agree on where seats live: "Admins manage members and seats from the Members tab in the dashboard".

  • Part 2 is still open: 'Grok couldn't make this change'

    Cursor staff said some admins reach Buy seats and then see "Grok couldn't make this change right now, which can happen while a payment is still processing" at the last step. Cursor staff said: "This is a separate issue and we're tracking it." No fix date was given, and the thread showed no fix when we checked on 23 Oct 2026.

  • What to send support

    Earlier in the thread, Cursor staff said "it's best to email support@x.ai. Please include the team name, the seat type you want, and a link to this thread". Add how many seats you need and a screenshot of the error. If you already have a ticket, reply on it instead of opening a new one.

  • How seat billing works once it goes through

    From xAI's Team plans docs: "If every seat is taken, a new seat is bought and charged a prorated amount for the rest of the billing period." "Removed seats come off at the end of the billing period." Our team plan setup guide has the per-seat list prices and what each seat includes.

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  • Wait for support before you create a second team or buy individual plans as a workaround.
  • This page reflects the forum thread on 23 Oct 2026. Check the thread for newer staff updates.

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FAQ

Why does buying Grok Bot team seats take me to a 403 page?

Cursor staff confirmed the team Upgrade button sent admins to individual checkout and a blocked page. They said on 20 Oct 2026 that part is fixed, so look for Buy seats or Upgrade seat in Members and do a hard refresh.

What does 'Grok couldn't make this change right now' mean?

Cursor staff called it a separate issue they're tracking, with no fix date. Email support@x.ai with your team name, seat type and number of seats.

Where do I buy seats for my Grok Bot team?

In the Members tab of the dashboard, with Buy seats or Upgrade seat. xAI's docs say admins manage members and seats there.

Am I charged a full month for a new seat?

No. xAI's Team plans docs say a new seat is charged a prorated amount for the rest of the billing period.

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