## What you get

When you sign up for Scribeist, you automatically get a **7-day free trial** with:

- **Full Pro plan access** - All features unlocked
- **100 AI credits** - Test AI writing tools, research, and more
- **All workspace types** - Blog, Novel, and General
- **No credit card required** - Start writing immediately

No Setup Required

Your free trial starts the moment you create your account. No payment method needed.

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## What happens after 7 days

When your trial ends:

- You're automatically moved to the **Free plan**
- Your workspaces and content remain safe
- You keep 1 workspace (any type you choose)
- AI features become unavailable on the Free plan

**No action needed** - You won't be charged anything. Your trial simply transitions to the Free plan.

### What if I want to keep Pro features?

Subscribe to the Pro plan (or Hobby plan) before your trial ends, or upgrade anytime after from **Account Settings → Manage Subscription**.

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### Getting Started with Scribeist

Everything you need to get up and running with Scribeist.

- **How to create an account** - Learn how to create your Scribeist account and start writing in minutes. Whether you're drafting blog posts, writing novels, or organizing notes, Scribeist adapts to your creative process.
- **Create your first workspace** - Learn how to create your first workspace on Scribeist to start your writing journey.
- **Importing Your Work** - Add your existing writing to Scribeist. Import Markdown or plain text files when creating a new workspace.

#### Documentation Overview

In-depth guides for Scribeist's features and workflows:

- **AI Overview** - Understanding AI features in Scribeist.
- **Blog Generation** - Generate SEO-optimized blog posts with AI.
- **Canvas Overview** - Visual planning and mind mapping with Canvas.
- **Editor Overview** - Introduction to Scribeist's writing editor.
- **Exporting Documents** - Export your work in multiple formats.

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### Billing & Subscriptions

Understand everything related to your Scribeist subscription, payment management, and common billing questions:

- **Free Trial** - Learn how Scribeist's 7-day free trial works and what happens when it ends.
- **Managing Your Subscription** - Upgrade, downgrade, cancel your plan, and manage billing details.
- **Plans & Pricing** - Understand the differences between Free, credit-based plans, and BYOK plans.
- **AI Credits** - Learn how AI credits work, how they renew, how BYOK differs, and how to purchase more.