🔍 What Are Universal Credits?
Universal Credits (UC) is Search Atlas's modern billing system that replaces the legacy per-product quota model. Instead of managing separate limits for each tool, you draw from a single shared credit pool across all platform features — giving you more flexibility and control over how you use your plan.
✅ Am I Eligible to Switch?
Eligibility for migrating to Universal Credits depends on your current account and billing type. Not all accounts have the migration option available — eligibility is determined on the backend based on your plan configuration.
If you are unsure whether your account is eligible, contact our support team and they will confirm your eligibility status and assist you with the migration process.
⚙️ How the Migration Works
The switch to Universal Credits involves converting your existing per-product quotas into a Universal Credits balance. The migration is managed on the backend by our team, and your support agent will walk you through what to expect during the transition.
Once migrated, all platform tools draw from your shared UC pool instead of individual quotas, giving you unified control over your credit usage across features.
📊 When Should I Consider Switching?
Here are the key factors to consider before deciding when to switch:
- Remaining quotas: Your existing per-product quota will be converted to Universal Credits as part of the migration process. Your support agent can clarify how the conversion will apply to your specific account.
- Workflow impact: After migration, all tools share a single pool. If you heavily use one specific tool, consider how your UC balance will support that usage pattern.
- Timing: We recommend reviewing your current usage patterns before committing to the switch and asking your support agent any questions about timing or credit conversion beforehand.
🛠️ How to Request the Switch
Because Universal Credits migration is managed on the backend and eligibility varies by account, the process is initiated with the help of our support team. When reaching out, please have the following ready:
- Your Search Atlas account email or project name
- Your current plan type (if known)
- Any questions about timing or credit conversion you would like clarified before the switch
If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.
What happens to credits you already purchased
When your account migrates to Universal Credits:
- Monthly plan quotas fold into your Universal Credits pool (your plan's UC allocation applies from migration).
- Recurring top-ups and add-ons are consolidated into a single Universal Credits subscription at the same monthly amount.
- One-time credits you purchased are preserved and remain available after the migration — they are not removed or converted away.
- Quotas for features that are not UC-eligible remain active as standard quotas.