---
title: Getting started with the GitHub Enterprise Cloud trial
intro: 'Set up the products available in your {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} trial.'
versions:
  fpt: '*'
  ghec: '*'
---

This guide will walk you through setting up the products in your {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} trial, and provide you with the resources you need to get the most out of the trial.

## Part 1: Setting up your trial

### 1. Learn about the {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} trial

For full details of what is included in the trial, and what happens during, and after the trial, see [AUTOTITLE](/enterprise-cloud@latest/admin/overview/setting-up-a-trial-of-github-enterprise-cloud).

### 2. Sign up for the trial

Go to the trial sign up page and follow the instructions on screen to sign up for the trial.

<a href="https://github.com//account/enterprises/new?ref_cta=GHEC+trial&ref_loc=Getting+started+with+the+github+enterprise+cloud+trial&ref_page=docs" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary mt-3 mr-3 no-underline"><span>Try {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}</span> {% octicon "link-external" height:16 %}</a>

## Part 2: Setting up {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}

You can find full instructions on setting up {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} in the [AUTOTITLE](/enterprise-cloud@latest/get-started/onboarding/getting-started-with-github-enterprise-cloud) guide.

## Part 3: Setting up {% data variables.product.prodname_GHAS %}

You can find information about planning a trial of {% data variables.product.prodname_GHAS %} and exploring the additional options available with {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} in the [AUTOTITLE](/code-security/trialing-github-advanced-security) articles.

## Part 4: Setting up {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %}

Setting up your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %} trial involves three phases, and each phase must be completed by different people.

### 1. Configuring {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %} for your enterprise

As an **enterprise owner**, you must first configure {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %} for your enterprise. This phase involves setting policies for the use of {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %} in your enterprise, and deciding which organizations in your enterprise can use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %}. For detailed instructions, see [AUTOTITLE](/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/setting-up-github-copilot/setting-up-github-copilot-for-your-enterprise).

### 2. Enabling {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %} for your organization

Next, **organization owners** can enable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %} for their organizations. For detailed instructions, see [AUTOTITLE](/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/setting-up-github-copilot/setting-up-github-copilot-for-your-organization).

### 3. Enabling {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %} for individual users

If your **personal account** has been granted a seat in an organization that has enabled {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %}, you can now enable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %} for your personal account. For detailed instructions, see [AUTOTITLE](/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/setting-up-github-copilot/setting-up-github-copilot-for-yourself).