How to Upgrade Your Plan
Step-by-step guide to upgrading from Free to Plus or Premium.
Upgrading to Plus or Premium unlocks paid features and higher limits. The process takes less than 2 minutes.
Upgrade Steps
- 1Navigate to Settings → Billing tab
- 2Click the "Upgrade Now" button
- 3Choose between Plus ($19.99/mo) or Premium ($29.99/mo)
- 4Toggle between Monthly or Yearly billing (save with yearly)
- 5Click "Upgrade to [Plan Name]"
- 6Complete Stripe checkout with your payment details
- 7You'll be redirected back after successful payment
- 8Your plan is active immediately!

Payment Processing
We use Stripe for secure payment processing:
- Industry-leading security standards
- Supports all major credit cards
- PCI DSS compliant
- Your card details never touch our servers
- Automatic receipts via email
When Does My Plan Start?
Your upgraded plan activates immediately after payment:
- Instant access to all features
- Your new plan limits apply right away
- Storage quota increases immediately
- Billing cycle starts from upgrade date
Monthly vs. Yearly Billing
Compare billing options:
- Monthly - $19.99/mo or $29.99/mo • Cancel anytime • Best for testing
- Yearly - $99.99/year or $149.99/year • Save ~58% • Best value
Pro Tip
Annual billing is $99.99/year for Plus ($8.33/month equivalent) and $149.99/year for Premium ($12.49/month equivalent).
What If Checkout Fails?
If payment fails:
- 1Check if your card has sufficient funds
- 2Verify card details are entered correctly
- 3Try a different payment method
- 4Contact your bank if card is being declined
- 5Reach out to support if issues persist
Important
If you cancel checkout, you can return to the upgrade page later. Your Free plan remains active until you successfully upgrade.
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Changing Your Plan
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Updating Payment Method
Change your credit card or update billing information in Stripe.
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