# Trial Subscriptions

The Marketplace Platform allows you to explore a Microsoft product before committing to a paid version. This means you can order a free trial subscription and try it out for 30 days. 

The following restrictions apply to NCE trial subscriptions in the Marketplace:

* Trial subscriptions don't automatically renew. When the trial ends, the subscription expires.
* Trial subscriptions can't be converted to a paid subscription at the end of the trial period. If you decide to order the paid version, you must place a new order for the corresponding paid product.
* Trial subscriptions usually come with 25 fixed licenses. This quantity cannot be increased or decreased. 
* No modifications or terminations are allowed during the trial period. 

### Identifying trial subscriptions

Trial items contain the keyword "trial" in their names so you can locate them easily. For example, *Dynamics 365 Finance Premium - Trial*.

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Use the following methods to find trial-eligible items in the Marketplace:

* Use the **Search** bar in the top navigation area. Select **Items** and enter "trial" as your search keyword.
* In the main navigation menu, go to **Catalog** > **Items**. Then, apply a filter using either the **Name** or **Vendor item ID** that includes the keyword "trial".
* In the purchase wizard, go to the **Items** step, then use the **Product Item Name** filter to find the trial items you need.

### Ordering trial subscriptions

**To order a trial subscription by creating a new agreement**

1. Navigate to the **Products** page, then select the required Microsoft product.
2. On the product details page, select **Buy now**.
3. In the purchase wizard:
   1. Select **Create agreement** and complete all steps until you reach the **Items** step.
   2. In the **Items** step, use filters to find the trial items you need and add them to your order.&#x20;
4. Complete all remaining steps to submit your purchase order.&#x20;

**To order a trial subscription using an existing agreement**

1. Navigate to the **Agreements** page and select the required CSP agreement.
2. On the agreement details page, select **Buy now**.
3. Under **Select Items**, use filters to locate the desired trial items and add them to your order.&#x20;
4. Complete all remaining steps to finalize your change order.&#x20;

For detailed instructions on creating purchase and change orders, see these [tutorials](https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/extensions/microsoft-cloud-solution-provider/additional-resources/tutorials-and-videos).

After the order is placed, your orders appear on the **Orders** page, and your NCE trial subscription appears on the **Subscriptions** page.