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# Start Your Subscription

Start your PaintScout subscription by choosing a plan, selecting monthly or annual billing, and entering your payment details.

## How to Start Your Subscription

1. Click the person icon in the top right of your page and go to your **Account Settings** > **Billing** > **Plan Details** section.
2. Select your preferred subscription plan by using the **monthly/annually** toggle.
3. Click the **Get Started** button and proceed to checkout to enter your credit card details.

<figure><img src="/files/3lYeoajWTUR08yD76WAp" alt="Animated screen recording showing the subscription plan selection and checkout process"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
If you have any questions or need a hand signing up, please reach out to our team at <support@paintscout.com>!
{% endhint %}

## Related articles

* [Upgrade Your Subscription](/support/account-settings/subscription-and-billing/how-to-upgrade-your-subscription.md) — Contact support to change plans or billing frequency.
* [Cancel Your Subscription](/support/account-settings/subscription-and-billing/how-to-cancel-your-paintscout-subscription.md) — Cancel your subscription and keep access until the current billing period ends.
* [Update Payment Information](/support/account-settings/subscription-and-billing/how-to-update-your-payment-information.md) — Update your card or add a new payment method.
* [Billing History](/support/account-settings/subscription-and-billing/how-to-see-your-billing-history.md) — Access and download past PaintScout invoices.


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