[V2] Create a trial
Set up a free or paid trial in 8 quick steps.
Updated: May 26, 2026
Table of contents
Permissions and accessibility
Staff access:
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Admin: Full access
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Manager:
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Has access to view trial setup
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Does not have access to edit
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Staff: No access
MyStudio Plan Restrictions:
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None
Before you start
Have in mind what kind of trial you would like to have:
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Free or paid
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Trial length (days or weeks)
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Any discounts you want to offer
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Start date method: a specific class, open calendar, or registration date
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Custom registration fields (optional)
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Waiver and agreement text
Step 1: Start a new trial
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Go to Services and Products > Trials.
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Select + Create New.

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Choose Custom or Template.

Step 2: Details
Fill out the details section:
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Title (required): The name customers see
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Subtitle: Extra content (e.g., age range)
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Image: An image customers see
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Registration redirect URL: Where customers land after registering
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Description: Short description of what's included

Step 3: Pricing and duration
Set the price:
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Free trial: Keep Trial price toggled off
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Paid trial: Toggle Trial price on
Set the duration:
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Enter a number
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Select day(s) or week(s)
This will be how long the customer can access the trial.

Step 4: Discounts
Discount codes are optional. Customers apply them at checkout.
To add a discount:
- Click + Add new
- Under Discount name, type in the name customers will see
- Under Discount value, enter a number
- Select % icon for percentage off, or $ sign for a dollar amount off
- Click Save
Step 5: Select start date
Pick one of the following options:
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Option |
What happens |
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Custom classes |
Customer picks a preselected class day and time from the calendar. The selected day becomes their trial start date. |
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Open calendar |
Customer picks any class day and time from the calendar. The selected day becomes their trial start date. |
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None |
Trial starts the day they register. |
Step 6: Registration fields
Registration fields collect information from customers at checkout.
System fields (first name, last name) are included by default. You can also toggle:
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Date of birth: on or off
To add a custom field:
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Click + Add new
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Under Field name, enter the prompt for the customer.
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Use the toggle to mark the field as required or optional.
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Click Save
Step 7: Waiver
The waiver section displays terms or agreements customers must accept at checkout.
To add a waiver:
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Click + Add new
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Paste or type the waiver text
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Click Save
Step 8: Publish
Once you are ready to publish the trial:
- Click Save and publish
- You will be taken to the live trials view.
Tip: After publishing, preview the trial to confirm it displays correctly. Click the three dots to the right of the trial, then click Preview.
Related articles
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Trials overview
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Manage trial participants
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Trials Troubleshooting
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Trial status conversion automation
Still need help? Contact your MyStudio account manager or reach out to our support team.