> ## 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.

# Explorer (Free)

> Understand what the free Explorer plan currently includes on BeatPass and what still requires a paid plan.

**Explorer** is the free access level behind non-paid BeatPass accounts.

<Note>
  Explorer is currently hidden from the main paid pricing table, but it still exists as the default non-paid plan.
</Note>

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## What Explorer Includes Today

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Lossless Streaming & Playlist Tools">
    Stream beats and organize them into playlists.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Like, Comment & Save Unlimited Beats">
    Save favorites and interact with beats across the platform.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Connect and Follow Producers & Engineers">
    Follow the creators you want to keep up with.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Monthly Free Custom Requests (1 per month)">
    Explorer currently includes **1** beat request each month.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Chat and connect with creators">
    Use BeatPass messaging and creator communication features.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Real-Time Notifications">
    Receive live updates across supported BeatPass activity.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Create and save lyrics">
    Use the lyrics feature available in the current Explorer plan configuration.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Standard Support (Email)">
    Explorer includes standard email support.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## What Explorer Does Not Unlock

Compared with the paid plans, Explorer does not add:

* Paid-plan download access
* More than **1** request per month
* Enhanced email/chat support
* Priority support

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## When To Move Up

Move from **Explorer** to a paid plan when you want:

* Paid-plan download access
* More than **1** request each month
* Higher support levels

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## Move From Explorer To A Paid Plan

1. Open your **profile avatar** -> **Billing**
2. Click **View Plans**
3. Choose **Classic**, **Plus**, or **Pro**
4. Complete checkout

<Card title="Start With Classic" icon="arrow-up" href="/help/plans-and-pricing/classic-plan">
  **Classic** is the entry paid plan at \$29 CAD/month.
</Card>