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# 8.2. How to renew a plan
An expired account will have its profile data retained for 3 months from the package's expiration date. Hidemyacc does **not** automatically renew packages — to continue using the service, you need to make a payment.
**Step 1:** Choose a package that fits your needs. If you want to downgrade to a smaller package, you'll need to delete profiles so your profile count matches the limit of the package you want to switch to.
**Step 2:** Choose a suitable payment method.
**Step 3:** Continue using Hidemyacc. Once payment is complete, the system will automatically activate the package, and you can continue using Hidemyacc as normal.
