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# How Paid Subscriptions Work

When you open the profile of a streamer who has enabled **paid subscriptions**, you’ll notice an extra option: Along with the **“+“ Follow** button, a **gold “Subscribe”** button appears.

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To Subscribe:

1. Tap the **Subscribe** button on the streamer’s profile.
2. Choose a **subscription plan** (1, 3, 6, or 12 months).
3. Confirm the payment.

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If you don’t have enough **USDC** in your wallet, you’ll be prompted to **top up your balance** before completing the subscription.
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#### Subscription Renewal

Subscriptions **renew automatically** at the end of each period.

If the streamer updates the price, you’ll get a [**FROGY Alert**](/get-ready-to-go-live/become-a-viewer/support-a-streamer-gifts-and-tips/chats/frogy-alert-chat.md) letting you know about the change and inviting you to **renew your subscription at the new rate**

#### Chat Access with Streamers

Once you subscribe to a streamer, you can **message them directly** — just like with **tips and gifts**, your **chat unlocks automatically**.

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No need to wait for the streamer to approve your request — paid subscribers get instant access.
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