# Why does the subscription have to be renewed for bought extensions?

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**Note**: Shopware changed the billing options for extensions in the store on 28 December 2023. Extensions can now only be rented. This means that the subscription of purchase extensions has also been removed.

The following article explains how to switch from an old purchase licence to a rental licence: [Switch to rental license](/knowledge-base/tutorials/shopware-account/switch-to-rental-license.md).
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**Note**: **Note**: If you have any questions or problems regarding bookings/licenses/subscriptions, please contact Shopware directly, as we as the manufacturer cannot influence this. > [Shopware Support](https://docs.shopware.com/en/account-en/merchant-area/support)
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