docs/content/enterprise-onboarding/getting-started-with-your-enterprise/setting-up-a-trial-of-github-enterprise.md

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Setting up a trial of GitHub Enterprise	Learn what is included in the {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} trial, and how to get started.	ghec *	how_to	Accounts Enterprise	Setting up a trial

{% data reusables.enterprise.about-ghec %} See AUTOTITLE.

You can set up a trial to evaluate features that require {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}, such as SAML single sign-on (SSO). For a full list of available features, see our Pricing page.

Your trial won't include access to {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %}. To test this, contact {% data variables.contact.contact_enterprise_sales %}.

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

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.
• {% data variables.copilot.copilot_for_business %} ({% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %} trials only)
• {% data variables.product.prodname_GH_cs_and_sp %} ({% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %} trials only)
• Access to the new billing platform. See AUTOTITLE.
• An enterprise account, which allows you to manage multiple organizations. See AUTOTITLE.
• Up to 50 licenses to grant access to users.

Features not included in the trial

• {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}
• {% data variables.copilot.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.

Do I need to provide a payment method?

You do not need to provide a payment method to start a trial. If you want to use {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} during the trial, you need to provide a credit card. You won't be charged for using {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} during the trial.

Setting up a trial

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

Try {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} {% octicon "link-external" height:16 aria-label="link-external" %}

When setting up your trial of GitHub Enterprise Cloud, you'll choose an enterprise type.

• Enterprise with personal accounts
• Enterprise with managed users

To help you decide which choice is best for your enterprise, see AUTOTITLE.

{% data reusables.enterprise.emus-trial-content %}

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 guide.

Setting up {% data variables.product.prodname_GH_cs_and_sp %}

You can find information about planning a trial of {% data variables.product.prodname_cs_and_sp %} and exploring the additional options available with {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %} in the AUTOTITLE articles.

Setting up {% data variables.copilot.copilot_for_business %}

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

• As an enterprise owner, you must first configure {% data variables.copilot.copilot_for_business %} for your enterprise. This phase involves setting policies for the use of {% data variables.copilot.copilot_for_business %} in your enterprise, and deciding which organizations in your enterprise can use {% data variables.copilot.copilot_for_business %}. For detailed instructions, see AUTOTITLE.

• Next, organization owners can enable {% data variables.copilot.copilot_for_business %} for their organizations. For detailed instructions, see AUTOTITLE.

• If your personal account has been granted a seat in an organization that has enabled {% data variables.copilot.copilot_for_business %}, you can now enable {% data variables.copilot.copilot_for_business %} for your personal account. For detailed instructions, see AUTOTITLE.

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 %}.

For help setting up the included features, once you've started your trial, see AUTOTITLE.

Next steps

1. Once you have completed your trial, you can purchase {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %} or cancel the trial. See AUTOTITLE.
2. To learn about billing for {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}, see AUTOTITLE.