# Upgrading your community trial to a paid plan

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).


https://help.circle.so/p/administration/account/upgrading-your-community-trial-to-a-paid-plan

Category: [Administration](https://help.circle.so/p/administration) › [Account and billing](https://help.circle.so/p/administration/account)

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_Last updated: October, 2026_

Whether you're approaching the end of your trial period or eager to upgrade while the trial is still active, this article will guide you through the process of transitioning your community trial to a paid plan on Circle.

> 💡 **Tip:** The plans page provides information on available features and options for each plan under the **Usage** section. You can scroll down the page to see a detailed comparison of these features before upgrading to your preferred plan.  
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> You can also check out our [**pricing page**](https://circle.so/pricing) for more details.

## **Upgrade the community to a paid plan after the trial has ended**

When your community trial has already expired, here is how you can renew it to a paid plan:

When your community trial has already expired, here is how you can renew it to a paid plan:

1. Log in to your community.

2. Once logged in, you will be prompted to the  **Plans**  page to upgrade your community plan.

3. Select a plan from the list to review the included features, and choose your desired billing frequency under  **Summary**.

4. Click the  **Upgrade**  button to enter your payment information and start your subscription.

> ℹ️  **Note:**  If your community exceeds the limits of the plan you’d like to upgrade to, you will be notified in a pop-up dialog. If your trial has expired and you’re unable to make the necessary changes, please contact our support team for assistance.

## **Upgrade the community to a paid plan while the trial is active**

If your community trial is active, you can upgrade to a paid plan directly from your community settings.

To upgrade your community plan:

1. Click the community name or logo (or the dropdown icon next to it) in the top-left corner and select  **Settings**.

2. Under the  **Subscription**  section, select  **Plans**.

3. Select a plan from the list to review the included features, and choose your desired billing frequency under  **Summary**.

4. Click the  **Upgrade**  button to enter your payment information and start your subscription.

> ℹ️ **Note:** Upgrading mid-trial ends the trial immediately. As soon as you confirm the upgrade, your payment method is charged for the full paid plan and any remaining trial days are forfeited.

We are thrilled that you have chosen Circle as your community platform. Let us embark on this journey together to empower your Circle community with the tools and resources it deserves. 🎉

## **Relevant articles**

- [View your community plan details](/p/administration/account/view-your-community-plan-details)

- [Add or remove community add-ons](/p/administration/account/add-or-remove-community-add-ons)

- [Update billing and payment information for your community plan](/p/administration/account/update-billing-and-payment-information-for-your-community-plan)

- [Download invoices and payment receipts for your community plan](/p/administration/account/download-invoices-and-payment-receipts-for-your-community-plan)