> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.adrop.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart: Upgrade Your Plan

> This guide shows you how to start your ad business by upgrading to a paid plan.

> ⏱️ Time required: About 3 minutes

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## Why Upgrade?

The free plan (Stream) can only be used for testing purposes. To officially operate your ad platform, you need to upgrade to the Wave plan or higher.

* Stream plan: Service restrictions when free usage (10,000 image impressions/month) is exceeded
* Wave plan: Pay-as-you-go billing when free usage is exceeded, no service restrictions

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## Step-by-Step Guide

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Subscription and Billing Tab">
    Go to Settings > **Subscription and Billing** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Wave Plan">
    Select the **Wave** plan and upgrade.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Register Payment Method">
    Click **Add Card** to register a payment method.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Complete

Once the plan upgrade is complete, you can officially operate your ad platform. The "Service in Development" warning that was shown to advertisers will also disappear.

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## Next Steps

**Learn More**

<Card title="Campaign Revenue Payout" icon="money-bill-transfer" href="/settlement/campaign">
  Learn how to receive your ad revenue earnings.
</Card>

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## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Will I be charged immediately after upgrading?">
    No. Up to the free usage quota (10,000 impressions/month) is free. Only overage is billed in the following month.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I downgrade my plan?">
    Yes. You can change plans in Settings > Subscription and Billing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use the Wave plan without a payment method?">
    No. A payment method is required to bill overage charges.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>