Upgrading Your Subscription Plan
Step-by-step guide to upgrading your LeadsFollow subscription plan. Learn when to upgrade, how to change plans, and what features unlock with each subscription tier.
Upgrading Your Subscription Plan
Learn how to upgrade your subscription plan to get more features, higher limits, and access to advanced capabilities.
When to Upgrade
Reasons to Upgrade
- Need more storage - Running out of space
- Team growth - Adding more team members
- Feature access - Want AI suggestions or advanced features
- Limits reached - Hit your plan's limits
- Better collaboration - Need team features
Plan Comparison
Review available plans:
- Trial - Free 14-day trial
- Agent - $10/month, solo agent
- Team - $30/month, up to 5 members
- Enterprise - Custom pricing, unlimited
Before Upgrading
Check Current Usage
- Go to Settings → Billing
- Review current usage
- Understand your needs
- Determine right plan
Compare Plans
Visit pricing page or billing settings:
- Feature comparison
- Limit differences
- Pricing options
- Support levels
Consider Your Growth
- Current needs
- Near-term plans
- Long-term goals
- Budget considerations
Upgrading Process
Step 1: Access Upgrade Options
- Go to Settings → Billing
- Find "Change Plan" or "Upgrade" button
- Or visit pricing page
- See available plans
Step 2: Select New Plan
- Review plan options
- Compare features and limits
- Select desired plan
- Review pricing details
Step 3: Review Changes
Before confirming, review:
- New monthly/annual cost
- What you'll gain
- What you might lose (downgrades)
- Effective date - Immediate or next cycle
Step 4: Confirm Upgrade
- Review all details
- Confirm payment method
- Accept terms if shown
- Click "Upgrade" or "Confirm"
- Processing begins
Step 5: Confirmation
After upgrade:
- Confirmation email sent
- New features available immediately
- Billing updated
- Limits increased right away
Upgrade Scenarios
Trial → Agent
Upgrade from:
- 14-day free trial
- Limited to 50 leads/trips
- No AI features
- Solo only
Upgrade to:
- $10/month
- Unlimited leads/trips
- AI suggestions enabled
- Full CRM features
When to do it:
- Trial ending soon
- Need more than 50 leads
- Want AI features
- Ready to commit
Agent → Team
Upgrade from:
- $10/month solo plan
- Unlimited leads/trips
- No team features
Upgrade to:
- $30/month
- Up to 5 team members
- Team collaboration
- Shared leads and tasks
When to do it:
- Hiring team members
- Need collaboration
- Want to share leads
- Growing business
Team → Enterprise
Upgrade from:
- $30/month team plan
- Limited to 5 members
- Standard support
Upgrade to:
- Custom pricing
- Unlimited team members
- Dedicated support
- Custom features
When to do it:
- More than 5 team members
- Need custom solutions
- Want dedicated support
- Large organization
Immediate vs. Next Cycle
Immediate Upgrade
Most upgrades take effect:
- Right away - Features available instantly
- New limits - Increased immediately
- Prorated billing - Charge difference for remaining period
- Full access - All features unlocked
Next Cycle Upgrade
Some changes may wait:
- Billing cycle - Starts next month
- Confirm timing - Check upgrade details
- Plan accordingly - Know when it takes effect
Payment Changes
Updated Billing
After upgrade:
- New amount charged
- Prorated charges may apply
- Payment method used automatically
- Invoice generated
Prorating Explained
If upgrading mid-cycle:
- You pay difference for remaining days
- Next full charge at new rate
- Fair pricing for partial period
- Detailed on invoice
Downgrading
When Downgrading
If you downgrade:
- Lose features - No longer available
- Lower limits - Reduced immediately
- Keep data - Nothing deleted
- Billing adjusted - Credits may apply
Downgrade Process
- Go to Billing settings
- Select lower plan
- Review what you'll lose
- Confirm downgrade
- Changes take effect next cycle (usually)
Important: Review data that exceeds new limits before downgrading.
Team Plan Upgrades
Adding Team Members
When upgrading to Team plan:
- Can invite team members immediately
- Up to 5 members allowed
- Share leads and collaborate
- Team features enabled
Team Setup
After upgrading:
- Go to Team page
- Invite team members
- Set up roles
- Start collaborating
Enterprise Upgrades
Contacting Sales
For Enterprise:
- Visit pricing page
- Click "Contact Sales" or "Enterprise"
- Fill out form
- Sales team contacts you
- Discuss custom needs
Enterprise Process
- Consultation - Discuss requirements
- Custom quote - Pricing based on needs
- Implementation - Setup assistance
- Dedicated support - Ongoing help
After Upgrading
Access New Features
Immediately after upgrade:
- New features appear
- Limits increased
- Team features enabled (if Team plan)
- Full access unlocked
Verify Changes
Check that upgrade worked:
- Go to Settings → Billing
- Verify new plan shown
- Check updated limits
- Test new features
- Confirm billing updated
Team Notification
If upgrading to Team:
- Notify team members
- Explain new features
- Invite them to join
- Set up collaboration
Troubleshooting
Upgrade Not Processing
- Check payment method is valid
- Verify sufficient funds
- Try again
- Contact support if issues persist
Features Not Available
- Refresh the page
- Log out and back in
- Check plan status
- Wait a few minutes for sync
- Contact support
Wrong Plan Shown
- Refresh billing page
- Check confirmation email
- Verify payment processed
- Contact support to verify
Billing Questions
- Review invoice details
- Check prorating explanation
- Contact billing support
- Review plan terms
Best Practices
1. Plan Ahead
- Upgrade before hitting limits
- Consider growth needs
- Budget for increase
- Time upgrades well
2. Understand Changes
- Read plan comparison
- Know what you're getting
- Understand billing changes
- Ask questions if unsure
3. Test Features
- Try new features after upgrade
- Verify everything works
- Test with team if applicable
- Report any issues
4. Monitor Usage
- Check new limits
- Monitor usage patterns
- Adjust as needed
- Plan for future
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