Handshake Pro helps growing teams hire smarter across roles with expanded sourcing tools and AI-powered workflows.
Eligible employers on a Basic or current Plus plan can upgrade to Pro at any time by choosing a monthly or annual subscription plan.
Want to adjust billing or view invoices? Learn how in Manage your Pro Subscription.
Upgrade to Pro
The way you upgrade to Pro depends on your employer account type:
Basic: You can only upgrade from your navigation.
Plus: You can upgrade from either your navigation or your Plan & Billing page.
From your navigation (Basic and Plus)
1. In the left navigation bar, click the button Upgrade to Pro.
From your Plan & Billing page (Plus only)
1. Click your name in the upper-right corner of the page, then select Plan & Billing from the dropdown.
2. On your Plan & Billing page, click the black button Upgrade to Pro in the upper-right corner of the page.
Complete your upgrade
1. In the upgrade window, review the plan details, including:
- Monthly or yearly subscription cost
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Features included with Pro, such as:
- 200 messages per month to reach more candidates
- Advanced user and role management for team collaboration
- AI-assisted direct messaging to increase response rates
- AI-powered applicant management to speed up review
- Screening questions to identify qualified applicants as they apply
- Unlimited access to candidate matches for your jobs
2. Select either Monthly or Yearly billing.
3. Enter your payment details (card or bank information).
4. Check the box to agree to Handshake’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
5. Click the black Upgrade to Pro button.
- If your account is offered a free trial, click Start 4 day trial instead. You may not need to enter payment details at the start of the trial.
What happens next
After upgrading, a welcome pop-up appears highlighting the benefits of Pro. Click the black Explore Pro button to start using your plan.
Additional resources
Learn how to get the most out of your Handshake Pro subscription in the Handshake Pro Overview in the Employer Academy. You must be logged into Handshake to access Academy content.