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# Subscription Not Activating

Paid for a plan but features aren't unlocked? Here's what to check.

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## Quick Fixes

### 1. Refresh Your Account

* Close ALIVE completely (force close)
* Reopen the app
* Check your plan status on the **web dashboard** at [photobooth.alive-pic.com/dashboard](https://photobooth.alive-pic.com/dashboard)
* Your subscription status should update automatically

### 2. Check Payment Status

* Open the confirmation email from Stripe
* Verify the payment was successful (not declined or pending)
* Check your bank/card statement for the charge

### 3. Sign Out and Back In

1. Sign out of ALIVE
2. Sign back in with the same account
3. Your subscription should sync

### 4. Check Internet Connection

* Subscription verification requires an internet connection
* Make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi

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## Common Causes

* **Payment declined** — Your card may have been declined. Check with your bank.
* **Wrong account** — You might have subscribed on a different account than the one you're signed into
* **Sync delay** — Sometimes it takes a minute for the subscription to sync. Wait and try again.

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## Still Not Working?

Contact ALIVE support at **support@alive-pic.com** with:

* Your **email address** (the one you signed up with)
* Your **Device ID** (found in Settings → Account)
* A **screenshot** of your Stripe payment confirmation

We'll get it sorted quickly.

| Subscription issues are rare and usually resolve with a simple app restart. If it takes more than 5 minutes, contact support.

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## Related Articles

* [Managing Your Subscription](/en/article/managing-your-subscription-1x228ku)
* [Subscribing to a Plan](/en/article/subscribing-to-a-monthly-or-yearly-plan-y9l29z)