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Setting up a trial of GitHub Enterprise Cloud
Learn how to set up a trial of {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}, what is included in the trial, and what happens when the trial ends.
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Enterprise Cloud trial

{% data reusables.enterprise.about-ghec %} For more information, see "AUTOTITLE."

You can set up a trial to evaluate the additional features that come with {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}, such as SAML single sign-on (SSO), internal repositories, and audit log streaming. For a list of available features, see our Pricing page.

Set up a trial of {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} {% octicon "link-external" height:16 %}

To set up a trial, you must be signed in to a personal account. If you don't have a personal account, see "AUTOTITLE."

You do not need to provide a payment method during the trial.

{% data reusables.enterprise.enterprise-types %}

What is included in the trial?

The trial lasts for {% data reusables.enterprise.ghec-trial-length %} days and includes the following features.

  • Access to most {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} features.{% ifversion metered-ghe-ghas%}
  • Access to the enhanced billing platform. See "AUTOTITLE."{% endif %}
  • An enterprise account, which allows you to manage multiple organizations. See "AUTOTITLE."
  • Up to 50 seats to grant access to users.
  • The option to set up a free trial of {% data variables.product.prodname_GH_advanced_security %} to test features such as {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_secret_scanning %}. See "AUTOTITLE."

Features not included in the trial

  • {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %}
  • {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}
  • {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %} or {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_enterprise %}
  • {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %}
  • Paid {% data variables.product.prodname_marketplace %} apps
  • {% data variables.product.prodname_github_connect %}
  • {% data variables.large_files.product_name_long %}
  • For {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %}, increased minutes, job concurrency, and {% data variables.actions.hosted_runners %}

If you invite an existing organization into your trial enterprise, all of these features will be disabled. If you remove the organization from the enterprise, the features will be re-enabled.

During the trial

After you set up your trial, you can explore {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} by following the suggested tasks on the "Getting started" tab of your enterprise account.

You can create up to three new organizations in the trial enterprise, or transfer any number of existing organizations.

  • You cannot transfer organizations that have free or paid {% data variables.product.prodname_marketplace %} apps. Free apps are supported for new organizations in the trial.
  • Billing for transferred organizations is paused during the trial and any coupons are removed. To reapply a coupon, contact {% data variables.contact.contact_support_page %}.
  • Organizations created during the trial cannot be removed from the enterprise account until you purchase {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %}.

What happens when the trial ends?

You can end your trial at any time by purchasing {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %} or canceling the trial. Otherwise, after {% data reusables.enterprise.ghec-trial-length %} days, your trial will expire.

If you purchase {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %}:

{% ifversion metered-ghe-ghas%}

  • You can use usage-based billing for {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_GH_advanced_security %}, which means you pay monthly for the number of licenses you use. You will not need to buy a predefined number of licenses in advance. See, "AUTOTITLE."

    If you did not set up a free trial and you want to use usage-based billing to pay for {% data variables.product.prodname_GH_advanced_security %} after the {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} trial ends, contact {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}'s Sales team.{% endif %}

  • You can generate a {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} license file for the same quantity of users who are consuming a {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} license.

If you cancel your trial:

  • Organizations that you transferred into the enterprise are removed and reverted to their previous plans and settings.
  • Enterprise owners and members lose access to the enterprise account and any organizations that you created during the trial.

If your trial expires:

  • Organizations that you transferred into the enterprise are removed and reverted to their previous plans and settings.
  • Enterprise owners and members retain access to the enterprise account and organizations created during the trial in a downgraded state, allowing you to either upgrade to {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %} or move assets elsewhere.
  • You can delete an expired trial to remove people's access to the enterprise and organizations created during the trial.

For more information about the effects of downgrading an organization, see "AUTOTITLE."

Ending your trial

You can end a trial by purchasing {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %} or by canceling the trial. If a trial has expired, you can delete the trial.

Purchasing {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %}

You can purchase {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %} at any time during the trial.

{% data reusables.enterprise-accounts.access-enterprise %}

  1. To end the trial period and purchase {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %}, click Activate Enterprise in the blue banner at the top of the page.

Canceling or deleting a trial

You can cancel a trial at any time. Once the trial has expired, you can delete the trial.

{% data reusables.enterprise-accounts.access-enterprise %} {% data reusables.enterprise-accounts.settings-tab %}

  1. Under {% octicon "gear" aria-hidden="true" %} Settings, click Profile.
  2. At the bottom of the page, in the "Danger zone" section, click Cancel trial or Delete trial.

Further reading

  • "AUTOTITLE"
  • [{% data variables.product.prodname_roadmap %}]({% data variables.product.prodname_roadmap_link %})