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

# Downgrading Plan

> How to downgrade your BeatPass subscription to a lower tier while keeping access until your next renewal.

Downgrading lets you switch to a less expensive plan while keeping your current features until your next billing date. The new plan takes effect when your current period ends.

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## How to Downgrade

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Billing Page">
    Click your **profile avatar** in the top navigation bar, then select **Billing** from the menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Change Plan">
    In the Current plan section, click the **Change plan** button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a Lower Plan">
    Choose a plan with a lower price than your current subscription.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the Change">
    BeatPass shows that the change will happen on your renewal date.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Downgrade">
    Click **Confirm Plan Change**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## How Downgrades Work

Unlike upgrades, downgrades are **always scheduled** for your next renewal date:

| What Happens                        | When                      |
| ----------------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| You confirm the downgrade           | Now                       |
| You keep current plan features      | Until your next renewal   |
| New plan activates                  | At your next renewal date |
| You're charged the new, lower price | Starting from renewal     |

<Note>
  BeatPass keeps your current plan until the next billing date. The downgrade does not happen immediately.
</Note>

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## Pending Downgrade

After scheduling a downgrade, Billing shows a **Scheduled Plan Change** card with:

* **Current plan** — What you have now
* **Pending plan** — What you're switching to
* **Effective date** — When the change happens

### Cancelling a Pending Downgrade

Changed your mind? You can cancel a scheduled downgrade before it takes effect:

1. Click your **profile avatar** → **Billing**
2. Find the **Scheduled Plan Change** card showing your pending downgrade
3. Click **Cancel scheduled change**
4. Your subscription continues as normal

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## What Changes On Renewal

The most common change is the monthly beat request limit:

| Plan        | Beat Request Limit |
| ----------- | ------------------ |
| **Classic** | 1                  |
| **Plus**    | 3                  |
| **Pro**     | 5                  |

<Warning>
  Review the destination plan before confirming. When the downgrade takes effect, the new plan's limits and included features apply.
</Warning>

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Why can't I downgrade immediately?">
    Downgrades are always scheduled for your next renewal to ensure you receive the full value of your current billing period. You've already paid for your current plan until that date.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I undo a scheduled downgrade?">
    Yes. Use **Cancel scheduled change** on the **Scheduled Plan Change** card before the renewal date.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Related Topics

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Upgrading Plan" icon="arrow-up" href="/help/billing/managing-subscription/upgrading-plan">
    Move to a higher tier.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cancelling Subscription" icon="xmark" href="/help/billing/managing-subscription/cancelling-subscription">
    Stop your subscription entirely.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>