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

# Manage Your Strautomator PRO Subscription and Billing

> Subscribe to Strautomator PRO via Paddle or GitHub Sponsors, manage payments, view invoices, and cancel or migrate your subscription.

Strautomator PRO unlocks unlimited automations, AI-generated activity content, 10-year activity history, Garmin and Wahoo integration, advanced weather providers, and much more. You can subscribe through two platforms — Paddle (credit card) or GitHub Sponsors (monthly) — and manage everything from the Billing page inside your account.

## Subscription Options

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Paddle — Yearly" icon="credit-card">
    Pay once per year by credit or debit card via Paddle's secure checkout. Your subscription renews automatically each year. You can update your payment method or cancel at any time through the Paddle customer portal.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Paddle — Lifetime" icon="infinity">
    A single one-time payment grants you PRO access forever — no renewals, no future charges. This is the most cost-effective option if you plan to use Strautomator long-term.
  </Card>

  <Card title="GitHub Sponsors — Monthly" icon="github">
    Sponsor the Strautomator project on GitHub with a monthly contribution. PRO access is activated automatically when your sponsorship is recognised. Manage or cancel directly in your GitHub Sponsors settings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Free Plan" icon="user">
    No payment required. Includes up to 3 automations, 2 GearWear configs, 30-day history, and personal records for rides and runs. Upgrade at any time to remove all limits.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  The **Paddle Lifetime** plan is the best value if you plan to use Strautomator for more than a year or two. Pay once and never think about renewals again.
</Tip>

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## How to Subscribe

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Billing page">
    Log in to Strautomator and navigate to **Account → Billing**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your plan">
    Review the available plans — Paddle Yearly, Paddle Lifetime, or GitHub Sponsors Monthly — and click **Subscribe** (or **Sponsor on GitHub**) next to your preferred option.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete checkout">
    * **Paddle**: You are redirected to Paddle's secure checkout page. Enter your payment details and confirm the purchase. You are returned to Strautomator once the transaction is complete.
    * **GitHub Sponsors**: You are taken to the Strautomator GitHub Sponsors page. Select the PRO tier, complete the sponsorship, and return to Strautomator. PRO access activates within a few minutes once GitHub confirms the sponsorship.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm PRO is active">
    After subscribing, the Billing page updates to show your subscription source, plan type, next payment date (for recurring plans), and **Active** status. PRO features are available immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Viewing Your Subscription Status

The **Billing** page shows a summary of your current subscription at a glance:

| Field            | Description                                                   |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Source**       | Where the subscription originates (Paddle or GitHub Sponsors) |
| **Plan**         | Yearly, Lifetime, or Monthly                                  |
| **Status**       | Active, Cancelled, or Expired                                 |
| **Next Payment** | Date of the next renewal charge (yearly plans only)           |

***

## Managing a Paddle Subscription

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Paddle portal">
    On the Billing page, click **Manage Subscription**. This opens the Paddle customer portal in a new tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update payment method">
    In the Paddle portal, select **Payment Method** to add a new card or remove an existing one.
  </Step>

  <Step title="View invoices">
    All past invoices are listed in the Paddle portal. Click any invoice to download a PDF receipt.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Cancelling Your Subscription

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Cancel a Paddle subscription">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Go to Account → Billing">
        Click **Cancel Subscription** on the Billing page.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select a reason">
        Choose the reason that best describes why you are cancelling (this helps improve the service).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Confirm cancellation">
        Confirm your decision. Your PRO access continues until the end of your current billing period — you are not charged again after that date.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Cancel a GitHub Sponsors subscription">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Go to GitHub Sponsors">
        Log in to GitHub and navigate to your **Sponsorships** settings.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Cancel the Strautomator sponsorship">
        Find the Strautomator sponsorship and click **Cancel**. GitHub processes the cancellation immediately.
      </Step>

      <Step title="PRO access ends">
        PRO access is deactivated at the end of the current sponsorship month.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  Cancelling does not delete your account or any of your automations. All your settings are preserved so you can reactivate PRO at any time and pick up exactly where you left off.
</Note>

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## Migrating from PayPal

If you had an older Strautomator subscription via PayPal, you can migrate it to Paddle:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Account → Billing">
    Look for the **Migrate from PayPal** option on the Billing page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Follow the migration guide">
    The on-screen guide walks you through cancelling your PayPal subscription and setting up a new Paddle subscription. Your PRO access is not interrupted during the migration.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Refunds

Refund requests are handled case by case. Contact Strautomator support with your account ID and the details of your purchase, and the team will assist you. Lifetime purchases in particular are reviewed individually before a refund decision is made.