GuidesJanuary 3, 20265 min read
Personal Premium 2026: Fast Setup for Freelancers
Instantly activate the $9 personal plan with Polar in 2026: checkout, verify, profile update, and PDF parser unlock.
Checkout → Verify → Profile
Success page calls verify-checkout; plan chosen via product/link ID + amount. Personal receives 50 PDF exports, 50 credits, status active, and parser unlocked.
AI PDF parser and locks
When free users hit the limit, PDF uploader and editor lock. On Personal, locks are removed and PDF parser stays enabled.
Quick test
Pay with a test card and open the success page; check your profile for the Personal Premium badge and 50 export limit.
What’s new for 2026?
Plan resolution now respects checkout link IDs first, then normalized amount (dollars → cents). This prevents misclassification when Polar returns 9 instead of 900.