> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpcenter.channable.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://helpcenter.channable.com/get-started/channable-free-trial/change-from-a-trial-account-to-a-paid-live-account.md).

# Change from a trial account to a paid (live) account

Set up billing, choose a subscription, and activate your projects and channels.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Set up your billing information

Open **Company settings**:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Modern version" %}
While in a company, click **Company settings** in the sidebar, or select the **\[your company]** dropdown and click **Company settings**.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Legacy version" %}
While in a company, click **Company settings** in the sidebar.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

* Go to the **Billing** tab.
* Add your [billing and payment information](/account-billing/manage-your-subscription/billing-and-payment.md).

{% hint style="warning" %}
If you use Shopify, **Shopify** is your only payment method. Shopify bills you, so approve the charges in your Shopify account. [Learn more about paying via Shopify](/account-billing/manage-your-subscription/manage-your-channable-subscription/readme.md).
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Choose a subscription

{% hint style="info" %}
[Learn more about how our subscriptions work and which package/plan suits your business needs.](/account-billing/manage-your-subscription/channables-pricing-plans.md)
{% endhint %}

Open your plan settings:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Modern version" %}
While in a company, click **Company settings** in the sidebar, or select the **\[your company]** dropdown and click **Company settings**. You'll land in **Plans and Pricing**.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Legacy version" %}
Select a company, then choose **Plans and pricing** from the sidebar.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

* Select a package (maximum amount of items), Core plan and any additional modules.
* Click **Complete subscription**.
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Activate your projects and channel(s)

#### Activate your project

* Go to **\[your project] > Settings > Project settings**.
* Click **Activate project**.

#### Activate your channel(s)

* Go to **Channels > \[your channel]**.
  * For feeds: go to the **Preview & export** step and click **Activate feed**.
  * For marketplace/API channels: go to the **Settings** step and click **Activate API**.
    {% endstep %}
    {% endstepper %}


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