docs/content/billing/using-the-new-billing-platform/getting-started-with-the-new-billing-platform.md

title, intro, versions, redirect_from, type, topics, product, shortTitle

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Getting started with the new billing platform	Learn how to start using the new billing platform for your {% data variables.enterprise.enterprise_or_org %} account.	feature enhanced-billing-platform	/billing/using-the-enhanced-billing-platform-for-enterprises/getting-started-with-the-enhanced-billing-platform	overview	Enterprise Team	{% data reusables.billing.enhanced-billing-platform-product %}	Get started

If you don't already have access to the new billing platform, you may be able to get started.

{% ifversion fpt %}

• If you are new to {% data variables.product.github %}, create a personal account on a {% data variables.product.prodname_free_user %} or {% data variables.product.prodname_pro %} plan or an organization on a {% data variables.product.prodname_free_team %} or {% data variables.product.prodname_team %} plan. {% endif %}
• If you are new to {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}, set up a trial of {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}. See AUTOTITLE. {% ifversion ghec %}
• If you have an existing enterprise account and pay by invoice, contact your account manager in {% data variables.contact.contact_enterprise_sales %} to discuss switching when your contract renews.
• If you have an existing enterprise account and pay via credit card or PayPal, wait for an in-product prompt to transition. {% endif %}

{% ifversion fpt %} For a comparison of plans, see the {% data variables.product.pricing_link %} page. {% endif %}

Next steps

• To learn about billing cycles, see AUTOTITLE.