docs/content/copilot/how-tos/manage-your-account/get-free-access-to-copilot-pro.md

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About free {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro %} access

There are three ways to qualify for free access to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %}:

• As a verified student on {% data variables.product.prodname_education %}. To learn about becoming a verified student, see AUTOTITLE.
• As a verified teacher on {% data variables.product.prodname_education %}. To learn about becoming a verified teacher, see AUTOTITLE.
• As a maintainer of a popular open-source repository. To determine if you are an eligible maintainer, see Accessing {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} for free.

{% data variables.product.company_short %} reevaluates your eligibility every month.

What if I don't qualify for free access to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %}?

If you do not meet the previous criteria, you can either:

• Try {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} for free with a one-time 30-day trial. After the free trial, you will need a paid plan for continued use.
• Set up {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} to get a limited experience of {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} without a paid plan. See AUTOTITLE.

Accessing {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} for free

{% data reusables.copilot.your-copilot %}

1. If you qualify for free access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, you will see a page titled "{% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro %}" informing you that you are eligible. Click Get access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}.
2. On the page that appears, configure the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} use policies to meet your needs, then click Save and complete.