When signing up for Rapyd Cloud, you can choose to start with a 3-day free trial or activate a full plan immediately.
The free trial is a great way to explore our platform with no commitment. It gives you access to the same high-performance infrastructure used by our paying customers—perfect for testing a migration, trying out features, or getting a feel for our dashboard before you launch.
If you're already confident in your hosting needs or ready to go live with a production site, starting with a full plan might be the better path. You’ll skip the trial phase and get uninterrupted service from day one.
How does the free trial work?
The Rapyd Cloud free trial lasts for 3 days and gives you access to our core hosting features with no payment required. It runs on the same infrastructure as our Startup Level 1 single-site plan and lets you deploy one WordPress site to get a feel for the platform. You’ll choose your intended plan during sign-up, and your account will automatically upgrade at the end of the trial unless you cancel.
What’s not included in the trial
The trial is designed for testing—not for running high-traffic or production sites. Some features and resources are only available after upgrading:
Additional environments or multi-site plans
Higher-tier specs (more PHP workers, more RAM, etc.)
Custom domains with Rapyd Cloud CDN capabilities
Managed migrations from our expert team
Production-ready support response times
Automatic plugin patching with PatchStack
Advanced security scanning with Monarx
Advanced backup management and staging environments
If you're preparing to launch a live site or need access to more than the trial provides, you can upgrade at any time from the dashboard.
How to start a trial
You can start a free trial from the Rapyd Cloud pricing page.
Step 1: Choose your plan
Find a plan that interests you and click Start Free. Don't worry, you can always change this later before upgrading. If you need help choosing a plan, contact our sales team for assistance.
Be sure to select the correct plan and payment terms. Even though all of our trial plans offer Startup Level 1 (single-site) specs, the plan you are automatically upgraded to will depend on what you select during this checkout process!
Step 2: Create your Rapyd Cloud account
After selecting your desired plan, you'll be prompted to create your Rapyd Cloud account. Add your details and then click Sign up with email.
Step 3: Select Start a free trial
Once you create your account, you'll proceed to the checkout page. Here, must select Start a free trial, then you can add all relevant details in the checkout form before continuing.
On the left-hand side of the page you will see the total that you will be charged in three days if you do not cancel your subscription before upgrade.
Step 4: Click Subscribe now
Once you've completed the checkout form, click Subscribe now to start your free trial!
🚨 Keep in mind that Rapyd trials automatically upgrade after 3 days. So, if you're not sure about continuing or if you've decided that Rapyd isn't for you, be sure to cancel your trial before it ends to avoid any unwanted charges.
How to upgrade a trial
There are two ways to move from trial to paid service:
Let the trial upgrade automatically
If you don’t cancel, your account will automatically convert to the plan you selected during sign-up. Your payment method will be charged at the end of the 3-day trial.
Upgrade early from your dashboard
You can start your selected plan at any time during the trial—especially useful if you're ready to launch.
Step 1: Access the Rapyd Cloud dashboard
Log into the Rapyd Cloud dashboard.
Step 2: Go to manage billing
Click your account icon at the top-right of the dashboard. Then click Manage billing. This will automatically bring you to the trial billing management area.
Step 3: Confirm plan details
On this screen you can select a plan, choose plan level, and confirm term length.
Step 4: Click Upgrade Now
When you are ready to proceed, simply click Upgrade now to unlock your full Rapyd Cloud experience!
How to cancel a trial
If you don’t want to continue after the trial, you’ll need to cancel before the end of the 3-day period to avoid being charged.
Step 1: Access the Rapyd Cloud dashboard
Log into the Rapyd Cloud dashboard.
Step 2: Go to manage billing
Click your account icon at the top-right of the dashboard. Then click Manage billing. This will automatically bring you to the trial billing management area.
Step 3: Click Cancel trial and confirm with your password
At the bottom of the billing management area, you will see an option to Cancel subscription in red. Click that to open a confirmation modal, where you will need to add your Rapyd Cloud password.
Step 4: Confirm trial cancellation
After you enter your password, you will be able to proceed. Click Cancel subscription to permanently cancel your Rapyd Cloud free trial.
When you cancel your trial, the following occurs:
Your 3-day free trial will end immediately
Your site, including any files and backups, will be deleted
Any members in your team will lose access to your account
You will not be automatically billed at the end of your trial
Any discounts applied to your subscription may no longer be available if you resubscribe at a later date
Conclusion
The Rapyd Cloud free trial is a quick, no-commitment way to see if our platform is right for you. Whether you're exploring our tools or preparing to go live, you’re in full control: upgrade when you're ready or cancel before the 3 days are up. And if you ever have questions, our team is here to help you make the most of your trial.