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title: "Subscription Upgrade"
url: "https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/html/2_installation-and-activation_subscription-upgrade.html"
section_path: "Installation & Activation > Subscription Upgrade"
description: "This section covers the process for obtaining a ZBrush for iPad license subscription through your My Maxon Account or Apple Subscription."
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# Subscription Upgrade

This section covers the process for obtaining a ZBrush for iPad license subscription through your My Maxon Account or Apple Subscription.

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## Upgrade with My Maxon Account

Free version owners can upgrade to full-version ZBrush for iPad by purchasing a Maxon One or stand-alone ZBrush subscription in the Maxon [Plans & Pricing](https://www.maxon.net/en/buy) page.

> **Note:** By subscribing through either of these plans, you receive a ZBrush for iPad license, as well as a separate license to ZBrush desktop.

### 1. My Maxon Account Login

Head to [https://id.maxon.net/](https://id.maxon.net/) and either log into an existing My Maxon account or create a new one.

![Image: 2_my_maxon_id_page.PNG](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2_my_maxon_id_page.PNG)

### 2. Purchase Subscription

Head to [https://www.maxon.net/en/buy](https://www.maxon.net/en/buy) to sign up for a Maxon One or ZBrush subscription.

![Image: 2024-2-maxon-subscription-page.png](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2024-2-maxon-subscription-page.png)\
Maxon Subscription Page

### 3. Activate License

Launch ZBrush for iPad. In the home screen, a license prompt at the screen's top activates the now-available license.

> **Note:** Additionally, tap Account Settings > Activate License.

![Image: 2024-2-activate-license-locations.png](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2024-2-activate-license-locations.png)

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## Upgrade with Apple Subscription

You can purchase a ZBrush for iPad via Account Settings > Apple Subscription. This subscription links to your Apple ID account.

### 1. Manage Subscription

Go to **Account Settings** and tap **Manage Subscription**.

![Image: 2024-2-manage_subscription.png](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2024-2-manage_subscription.png)\
Home Screen > Account Settings > Manage Subscription

### 2. Choose Plan

Select from available monthly or yearly plans to upgrade.

> **Note:** Complete the license activation process following this screen to launch your licensed version.

> **Important:** An Apple Subscription license excludes you from Maxon's dual-license offer for ZBrush desktop with ZBrush for iPad.
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> An Apple Subscription license cannot be used for ZBrush desktop.