To set a trial period for a subscription product in Stripe without using the API, you can do so directly through the Stripe Dashboard. Here’s how you can achieve this:
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Log in to your Stripe Dashboard: Go to dashboard.stripe.com and log in with your credentials.
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Navigate to Products: On the left sidebar, click on "Products" to view your existing products or create a new one.
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Create or Edit a Product: If you don't have a product yet, click on "Add product" to create a new one. If you already have a product, click on the product you want to edit.
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Set Up Pricing: When you create or edit a product, you will have the option to set up pricing. Click on "Add price" or edit an existing price.
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Configure the Price: In the price configuration, you will see options for setting the billing period (e.g., monthly, yearly). However, the trial period is not set here.
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Set Trial Period on Subscription: The trial period is actually set when you create a subscription for a customer, not directly on the product or price. To set a trial period:
- Go to the "Customers" section in the Stripe Dashboard.
- Select a customer or create a new one.
- Click on "Add subscription" for the customer.
- Choose the product/price you want to subscribe the customer to.
- In the subscription creation form, you will see an option to set a "Trial period days". Enter the number of days you want for the trial period.
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Save the Subscription: Once you have set the trial period, proceed to create the subscription. The customer will now have a trial period before the first charge is made.
By following these steps, you can set a trial period for a subscription directly through the Stripe Dashboard without using the API.