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# 👤 How to Make a Profile Active in PodPitch

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## Step 1: Go to Profiles

From your dashboard, click **Profiles** in the left-hand sidebar.

You’ll land on the **Profiles 2.0 list**, where all profiles (Podcast, Journalist, and Newsletter) appear in one unified view.

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## Step 2: Activate the Profile by Adding a Subscription

Find the profile you want to activate.

In the **Subscriptions** column on that profile row, click one of the following:

* **Add Podcast**
* **Add Journalist**
* **Add Newsletter**

Then choose your billing option:

* Monthly
* Quarterly
* Annual

Once confirmed, the profile becomes **active and ready to use in campaigns**.

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## Alternative Method: Assign an Unused Seat

You can also activate a profile using available seats in your account.

1. Scroll to the **bottom of the Profiles page**
2. Find the section showing **Active Subscriptions** and **Unassigned Seats**
3. Click the **Assign / Activate** button next to the seat
4. Select the profile you want to activate
5. Confirm the selection

The selected profile will immediately become **active**.

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## How to Swap a Profile After the 30-Day Lock

Active seats are locked to a profile for **30 days**.

Once the lock period ends, you can swap the seat to another profile.

1. Go to the **bottom of the Profiles page**
2. Find the **Active Subscriptions** section
3. Click the **swap arrows icon** next to the subscription
4. Choose the profile you want to move the seat to
5. Click **Confirm**

The seat will move to the new profile and activate it.

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## If the Profile Doesn't Exist Yet

If the profile hasn’t been created yet:

1. Click **Add New** (top-right)
2. Select **Add Inactive Profile**
3. Choose **Individual** or **Company**
4. Add the **LinkedIn profile link** and complete the details
5. Click **Save**

You can then activate the profile using one of the methods above.

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💡 **Tip:** If you don’t see your profile later, toggle **Show Profiles without subscriptions** at the top of the page.

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❓ **Need help activating or swapping a profile?**  
Reach out through the chat in your dashboard and our team will guide you.