> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gcore.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Trial conditions

> Gcore trial conditions list which services offer free trials, duration and limits, and how to start a trial.

A trial period allows testing a Gcore service for free for a limited time, regardless of the plan selected. Pricing for each service and tariff after the trial ends is listed on [Gcore Pricing](https://gcore.com/pricing/edge-network) and in the [Gcore Customer Portal](https://portal.gcore.com).

## Trial availability by service

Not every service offers a trial. The following table shows which services offer trials, and any related conditions.

| Service | Trial | Conditions |
| - | - | - |
| CDN (Free) | Not available | Free plan has no trial period, but has a 1 TB traffic limit |
| CDN (Start, Pro) | Available | 14 days or 300 GB, whichever ends first |
| Cloud (AI, Basic VM, DDoS Protection) | Not available | Not available |
| Video Streaming | Available | 14 days and 30 minutes of video |
| Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) | Available | 30 days |
| Managed DNS (Free) | Not available | Free plan has no trial period or limitations |
| Managed DNS (Pro) | Available | 14 days |
| Object Storage | Not available | Not available |

Customized trial conditions are available for Enterprise plans. Contact support or an account manager to discuss them.

## Starting a trial

A trial can be activated for any plan that offers one.

For new accounts, selecting a service with a trial from the left navigation menu opens a welcome page for that service. Click **Get started for free** to begin the trial; no credit card is required.

![Welcome page for a service with a Get started for free button](https://mintcdn.com/gcore/EKCXsKO2SAmIaNmP/images/docs/account-settings/billing/trial-conditions/trial-10.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=EKCXsKO2SAmIaNmP\&q=85\&s=1d1db7f70cc1af3d8fc6d2dc18f56dd2)

For accounts with services already activated, a plan (including any available trial) is activated by selecting the service from the left navigation menu. The Customer Portal has no **Activate service** control.

An email confirms the start of the trial, followed by a reminder 2 days before it ends. Contact support ([support@gcore.com](mailto:support@gcore.com) or chat) or an account manager to extend the trial duration or add gigabytes.

> [!NOTE]
>
> The activation flow differs for some services, including DDoS Protection. Follow the instructions in the Customer Portal to activate these services.