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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) segment	Mar. 31, 2023 segment	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) segment	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 123.4			$ 123.4
Deferred revenue	139.4			139.4		$ 139.1
Revenue recognized out of adjusted deferred revenue balance	27.2		$ 29.9	98.6	$ 94.7
Total net capitalized costs	$ 219.5			$ 219.5		$ 239.1
Number of reportable segments | segment	2	1		2
Revenue Recognition Period One | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-07-01
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, percentage	68.00%			68.00%
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	12 months			12 months
Revenue Recognition Period Two | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-07-01
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, percentage	95.00%			95.00%
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	24 months			24 months

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