Discord Nitro gives you access to enhanced features and perks. If you're looking to upgrade your current subscription, here's how to do it.
What this article covers:
Upgrading Your Nitro Subscription
You can upgrade your subscription in two ways—either change the product type or subscription length:
- Current Nitro Basic or Nitro Classic subscriptions can be upgraded to Nitro
- Monthly subscriptions (Nitro Basic or Nitro) can be upgraded to yearly plans
Important requirements for upgrading:
- Your subscription must be active
- You can upgrade from Nitro Basic to Nitro whenever you want
- All upgrades take effect right away
- Subscription upgrades during a billing period or payments under 50 cents may not qualify for proration. Instead, a new billing period will start with a discount for remaining time.
How to Upgrade Your Subscription
Desktop/Browser
1. Open the Discord desktop app or browser and navigate to your User Settings by selecting the cogwheel icon [] in the bottom-left corner.
2. Select the Subscriptions tab and press Switch Plans in the subscription banner.
3. Follow the prompts to upgrade your subscription.
Upgrading Subscription on Desktop
Mobile
1. In the Discord mobile app, tap your avatar in the bottom-right corner.
2. Tap the cogwheel [] in the upper-right corner to navigate to Settings > Manage Nitro.
3. Tap the cogwheel [] in the upper-right corner to view your Nitro plan.
Navigating to Your Nitro Plan on Mobile
3. In the subscription banner, tap Switch plans and follow the prompts to upgrade your subscription.
Switch plans Button in Subscription Banner
What Happens When You Upgrade?
When you upgrade your subscription:
- Your new benefits will be available immediately
- You'll be charged the price difference prorated for the remaining time on your current subscription
- Your next billing date will remain the same
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happens to my unused time when I upgrade?
A: When you upgrade, the remaining time on your current subscription will be prorated and applied as credit toward your new subscription.
Q: Can I switch between different types of Nitro subscriptions?
A: Yes, you can upgrade from Nitro Basic or Nitro Classic to Nitro. However, you cannot downgrade subscriptions - you'll need to wait until your current subscription ends to switch to a lower tier.
Please note that if you upgrade or cancel your Nitro Classic subscription, you will not be able to re-subscribe to Classic.
Q: Why do I need to use the same payment method for upgrades as my subscription?
A: For security and billing consistency, your payment method for upgrades must match the one used for your recurring subscription.
Q: How can I use a different payment method for my upgrade?
A: To use a different payment method:
- First change your subscription's payment method
- Then proceed with the upgrade
Please note: The payment method you choose for the upgrade will become your new default payment method for future subscription payments.
Q: Will upgrading change my billing date?
A: No, upgrading your subscription will not change your billing date. Your next payment will still occur on the same day.
Q: What happens if I upgrade from a monthly to yearly subscription?
A: When upgrading from monthly to yearly, you'll be charged for the yearly plan minus the prorated credit from your remaining monthly subscription time.
Q: Will I lose my current benefits when upgrading?
A: No, you'll keep all your current benefits plus gain additional features from the upgraded tier.
Q: Can I upgrade from a monthly to an annual plan?
A: Yes, you can change your billing cycle when upgrading. Nitro annual plans offer a better value for your Discord experience!
Q: What payment methods are accepted?
A: Discord accepts credit/debit cards, PayPal, and various regional payment methods based on your location. Learn more about acceptable payment methods here.
Q: How do I cancel my Nitro subscription?
A: You can cancel your Nitro subscription at any time through User Settings > Subscriptions on the device you initially made your purchase. After cancellation, you'll continue to have access to Nitro features until the end of your current billing period. Note that if you purchased through a third party (like the App Store or Google Play), you'll need to cancel through that platform instead. For detailed instructions, see our guide on canceling Nitro subscriptions.