## **🔍 What Are Hyperdrive Credits?**

Hyperdrive Credits are the monthly allocation used to power AI-driven SEO automation tasks inside Search Atlas. Depending on your plan, you receive a set number of credits each month. If your current allocation no longer meets your needs, you can upgrade to a higher tier — including on annual billing.

## **📊 Available Hyperdrive Credit Tiers**

Search Atlas offers multiple Hyperdrive Credit tiers to match different usage levels. Pricing for each tier varies based on your billing cycle (monthly vs. annual) and your current base plan.

- **Annual billing discounts apply** to Hyperdrive Credit add-ons, just as they do to base plans.
- The exact cost of upgrading depends on your active plan and the specific credit tier you are moving to.
- Pricing is confirmed at the time of your upgrade request.

## **⚙️ How to Request a Hyperdrive Credits Upgrade**

Upgrading Hyperdrive Credits on an annual billing plan is handled by the Search Atlas support team. To get started, contact support with the following information ready:

- Your **current plan name** and billing cycle (e.g., annual)
- Your **current Hyperdrive Credit allocation**
- The **credit tier you would like to upgrade to**

A team member will confirm the pricing for your requested tier, including any annual billing adjustments, and process the upgrade for you.

## **💡 Annual Billing and Credit Add-Ons**

If you are on an annual billing plan, any Hyperdrive Credit upgrade you add will be billed according to your existing annual cycle. Here is what to keep in mind:

- The upgrade cost may be calculated based on the **remaining months** in your current annual period.
- At renewal, the higher credit tier will be included in your full annual rate going forward.
- The support team will provide a clear pricing breakdown before any changes are confirmed — no surprises.

## **❓ Frequently Asked Questions**

- **Can I upgrade my Hyperdrive Credits mid-cycle on an annual plan?** Yes. Contact the support team and they will confirm the pricing and process the upgrade for you.
- **Will my new credits be available right away?** The support team will confirm the activation timeline when processing your request.
- **How do I know what tier is right for me?** The support team can review your current usage and recommend an appropriate tier.

If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type **human teammate** to be connected with a member of our team.