Trying Shopify with a free trial

To explore Shopify before committing to an active monthly plan, you can sign up for a free trial. Your free trial begins when you first sign up, not when you start working on your store.

Available plans for trial

The free trial allows you to test out various Shopify plans, including Shopify Starter, Basic Shopify, Shopify, and Advanced Shopify.

Initiate the free trial

  1. Visit https://www.shopify.com/free-trial and click Start free trial.
  2. Answer a set of questions tailored to your business needs or choose to Skip All.
  3. Specify your business location.
  4. Create a Shopify account to start your free trial.

Setting up your store during the free trial

  • When you open a store on a free trial, your store initially has either a storefront password or an inactive checkout.
  • To allow customers to purchase products, you can either remove the storefront password or activate your checkout by choosing a paid plan. For more information, refer to preparing your store for launch
  • You won't lose any work completed on your store during the free trial when you select a paid plan.

Making the most of your free trial

During your free trial period, you have the opportunity to set up your store and explore its features. Here are some ways to maximize your trial experience:

Charges incurred during your free trial

If you add apps to your Shopify store during your free trial period, then any app-related charges are included on your next invoice.

Choosing a monthly plan

When you're ready to activate your checkout and start selling products, you need to select a paid plan. Review the following considerations before choosing a paid plan:

  • Store activation: After you choose a paid plan, your store's checkout is activated, allowing customers to purchase products.
  • Trial expiry: If you don't select a monthly plan at the end of your free trial, then your store is paused until you choose a paid plan.
  • Cancellation: If you decide to cancel your Shopify account during the free trial without selecting a pricing plan, then no action is required, and your account is frozen. If you choose a pricing plan before the end of your free trial, then you need to manually pause or deactivate your store to cancel your account.

Trial period length and details

The length of your free trial can vary based on different factors. To find out the current trial length and any promotional offers available, visit https://www.shopify.com/free-trial and then click Start free trial. If you opt for a paid plan during your free trial, then you won't be charged until the trial period ends.

Shopify monthly plan promotional pricing

Shopify might offer special pricing that can be applied for a specified timeframe after your free trial ends. Check Plans & Pricing for more information on promotions and current details regarding trial length, billing, and available options. Trial length and pricing are subject to change and might vary by store location.

Sell in person

If you plan to sell in person, then you can download Shopify's POS app and learn about the functionality of the different app settings.

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