> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.berrybyte.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Free Trial

> How to start a free 2-day berrybyte game server trial and upgrade to keep your server.

Try any berrybyte game server free for **2 days**.\
No credit card required.

<Warning>
  **Trial servers are automatically deleted after 2 days.** All files, worlds, and data are permanently removed. Upgrade before the trial ends if you want to keep your server.
</Warning>

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## Getting Started

1. Go to **[billing.berrybyte.net/store/free-trials](https://billing.berrybyte.net/store/free-trials)**
2. Click **Order Now**
3. Choose your **location** and **game**
4. Complete checkout — no payment needed

Your trial server will deploy shortly.

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## Upgrading to Keep Your Server

<Warning>Upgrade **before** the 2-day timer ends or your server will be deleted.</Warning>

1. Log in to **[billing.berrybyte.net](https://billing.berrybyte.net/login)**
2. Select your trial server
3. Click **Upgrade**
4. Pick your plan and check out

Your server becomes a full paid server instantly — no downtime, no data loss.

<Tip>
  Set a reminder on your phone! Trial servers cannot be recovered after deletion.
</Tip>

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## Trial not activating?

Free trial servers are currently manually activated. It can take a few hours for it to be activated. You'll receive an email notification once it has.

If it still hasn’t activated after a few hours, [contact support](https://berrybyte.net/contact)

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Still stuck? [Get help](https://berrybyte.net/contact)