# 30-Day Free Trial

The trial gives you a real environment to test Blueprints against your own architecture. Every feature is available, all four roles can be assigned, and your data stays in your ServiceNow instance throughout.

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Scoped ServiceNow application. All runtime, all data, all APIs stay inside your instance. Installs under the x\_inpi\_ydbp scope. Does not modify your production CMDB or existing ACLs.
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## What the trial includes

* Full access to all YouDesign Blueprints features
* Template creation and management
* Blueprint editing, compliance checking, and Auditor
* Presenter Mode and sharing
* All four application roles available for assignment
* 30 calendar days from the date you activate the trial

## What the trial does not include

* Installation on **production** instances. Trials are limited to sub-production (development or test) instances.
* Automatic renewal. The trial ends after 30 days unless you purchase the app.

## Who can start a trial

You need:

* a **Now Support (HI) account** linked to your organization
* access to at least one **sub-production** ServiceNow instance
* the **admin** role on the instance where you plan to install

> If you do not have a Now Support account, ask your organization's Customer Administrator to add you.

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## How to activate the trial

### Step 1: Find YouDesign Blueprints on the Store

1. Go to [store.servicenow.com](https://store.servicenow.com)
2. Search for **YouDesign Blueprints**
3. Open the product page from the search results

### Step 2: Start the trial

1. On the product page, click the **Try** button on the right side
2. Sign in with your **Now Support (HI) credentials** when prompted
3. A notice screen appears with information about the app
4. Click **Continue**
5. Check the box to accept the **Terms of Use** and **App Subscription Terms and Conditions**
6. Click **Try**
7. Click **OK** to confirm

> **That's it.** The app is now available for installation on your sub-production instances.

### Step 3: Install on your sub-production instance

1. Log in to your **development or test** ServiceNow instance with admin credentials
2. Navigate to **System Applications > All Available Applications > All**
3. Search for **YouDesign Blueprints**
4. Click **Install**

The app deploys automatically and is ready to use immediately.

### Step 4: Set up roles and start exploring

After installation:

1. Assign yourself the **Blueprint Template Editor** role so you have full access during the trial
2. Create your first template to define a blueprint structure
3. Create a blueprint from that template and explore the editor
4. Invite colleagues and assign them the appropriate roles

> For detailed role assignment steps, see [Installation and Setup](/blueprints/get-the-app/installation.md#step-6----assign-roles-to-users).

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## Suggested trial plan

Make the most of your 30 days with this suggested path:

### Week 1: Set up and explore

| Day     | Activity                                                                   |
| ------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Day 1   | Install the app and assign roles to your evaluation team                   |
| Day 2-3 | Create your first template with 2-3 tables, fields, and relationship rules |
| Day 4-5 | Build a blueprint from that template using real ServiceNow data            |

### Week 2: Build and review

| Day     | Activity                                                              |
| ------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Day 6-7 | Add future-state elements and test the planning workflow              |
| Day 8-9 | Review compliance scores and use the Auditor                          |
| Day 10  | Test the Commit Changes workflow with a Blueprint Committer role user |

### Week 3: Collaborate and present

| Day       | Activity                                                |
| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| Day 11-13 | Share blueprints with stakeholders using Presenter Mode |
| Day 14-15 | Collect feedback from your team on the workflow         |

### Week 4: Evaluate and decide

| Day       | Activity                                                    |
| --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| Day 16-18 | Build a second template for a different use case            |
| Day 19-20 | Run a full audit cycle and export compliance reports        |
| Day 21    | Start the purchase process                                  |
| Day 22-28 | Align internal stakeholders, run the PO through procurement |
| Day 29-30 | Make your purchase decision before the trial expires        |

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## Tracking your trial status

* The ServiceNow Store shows a **green indicator** on the app with your trial expiration date
* You can check the trial status anytime by returning to the YouDesign Blueprints product page on the Store

## What happens when the trial ends

When the 30-day trial period expires:

* The app **remains installed** on your instance but access may be restricted
* No data is lost. Your templates and blueprints are preserved.
* To continue using the app, you need to complete a purchase through the ServiceNow Store

## How to purchase after the trial

1. Return to the YouDesign Blueprints product page on [store.servicenow.com](https://store.servicenow.com)
2. Click the **Buy** button
3. Request a quote from ins-pi via email, generate a PO from your procurement system, return to the product page, click **Purchase with PO,** and upload your PO document.
4. After purchase, click **Get** to entitle your production instances
5. Install on production following the steps in [Installation and Setup](/blueprints/get-the-app/installation.md)

> **Moving to production:** For paid apps, you may need to click **Request license** and work with your ServiceNow account manager to add the app to your service contract before the production entitlement becomes available.

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## Frequently asked questions

### Can I extend the trial?

The standard trial is 30 days. Contact the app vendor through the ServiceNow Store product page if you need additional evaluation time.

### Can I install the trial on production?

No. Trials are restricted to sub-production instances only. You need to purchase the app for production use.

### What happens to my data after the trial?

Your templates, blueprints, and configurations are preserved on the instance. If you purchase the app, you can continue working with everything you created during the trial.

### Can multiple people in my organization use the trial?

Yes. Once the trial is activated, any admin can install it on sub-production instances. You can assign all four roles to different users for a realistic evaluation.

### Do I need to uninstall before purchasing?

No. The purchase upgrades your entitlement. The app and all your data stay in place.


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