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# How do I upgrade to a higher plan?

> Move to a higher tier from the Change Plan dialog and understand the immediate charge.

<Note>
  **Must know**

  * Upgrades take effect **immediately** and charge right away.
  * A paid plan needs a card on file — you'll be prompted to add one before you can confirm.
  * Upgrading cancels any pending scheduled downgrade you had set.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Change Plan">
    Go to **Settings → Billing & Usage → Subscription Billing** and click **Change Plan** on the Current Plan card.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick the higher plan">
    In the **Change Subscription Plan** dialog, select the plan you want and your billing cycle. The dialog shows the plan's details and features.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the immediate charge">
    An "Immediate charge" panel previews exactly what you'll pay before you confirm. A same-cycle tier upgrade **prorates** — you're charged only the price difference for the days left in your current period, and your renewal date stays the same. A free-to-paid upgrade charges a **full new period** starting today.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a card if prompted">
    If you don't have a card on file, click **Add Payment Method**, add one, then reopen Change Plan to finish.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Click **Upgrade & Pay** to complete. You'll get a confirmation email that doubles as your receipt.
  </Step>
</Steps>

If the charge is still processing when you confirm, you'll see a message that your upgrade is processing — Uplifter emails you once it's confirmed.

**Related:** [How do I downgrade or move to a cheaper plan?](/club/your-subscription/how-do-i-downgrade-my-plan) · [How do I switch between monthly and yearly billing?](/club/your-subscription/how-do-i-switch-monthly-yearly-billing) · [How do I add, remove, or set a default payment card?](/club/your-subscription/how-do-i-manage-my-payment-methods)