# How to Upgrade or Downgrade Your License

_Source: https://support-dev.privacybee.com/subscription-billing/how-to-upgrade-or-downgrade-your-license_

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### Overview: 

You can upgrade your Privacy Bee license at any time. Downgrades are available within specific timeframes. This article walks you through how both work and what to expect after making a change.
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### How to Upgrade Your License

* From your left navigation bar, select **Account Settings**
* Click the **Billing** tab
* Click the **three dot menu** next to your name on the right side
* Select **Change License**
* Choose the license type and term you want to upgrade to
* Check the confirmation box
* Click the blue **Purchase** button to complete your upgrade

|| If you don't see the Change License option, try refreshing the page or logging out and back in.
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### How Upgrade Pricing Works

You will never be charged twice for the same period. Here's how the pricing adjustment works:

* If you upgrade within the **30-day money-back guarantee** period, the amount you've already paid is applied toward the new license
* If you upgrade after the guarantee period, the unused portion of your current license is automatically calculated, prorated, and credited - **you only pay the difference**
* No action is needed from you - the adjustment happens automatically during the upgrade process
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### What Happens After You Upgrade

Once your upgrade is complete:

* Your new license level is applied to your account immediately
* Your dashboard updates to reflect your new access and features
* Any additional removal capabilities included in your new license become available right away

For best results, make sure your Identity Vault is as complete as possible so Privacy Bee can get to work efficiently with your upgraded coverage.
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### How to Downgrade Your License

Downgrades are available in the following situations:

* Within the **30-day money-back guarantee** period using the self-refund options
* After your current Essentials or Pro license has expired

||| Signature Services licenses are non-refundable. If you have questions about downgrade options for your specific situation, Orwell and our support team can help.