# How does the free trial period work?

You have the option, within the **30-day trial period** to try sipgate free of charge, in full, and without providing your bank details. During this time, you will receive from us a **test number block** with five local phone numbers with Düsseldorf area code. You do not have to cancel the trial period manually. The trial period ends automatically after 30 days. If you switch to a full version during the 30 days, the trial period also ends automatically.

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Please note: All configurations and settings will be deleted when your test account expires.
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During the trial period, you will have **50 free minutes** to **the German landline network** as well as **10 free minutes** to **German mobile networks** available to you.\
In addition, during the trial period you can book a SIM card or eSIM with **500 MB of data volume** for testing purposes.\
You can start the trial period by clicking the button **Try for free** on our [website](https://www.sipgate.de).

#### **Extension of the trial period**

If, beyond the trial period, you have to wait for a number you have ported, you can [extend the trial period](https://help.sipgate.de/hc/de/requests/new?ticket_form_id=55321). This keeps your configurations and settings intact. Don't worry, your account will not automatically become a full version because of the porting order.

#### **Top-up credit**

During the trial period, you can top up your account with additional credit. If you then do not stay with sipgate, you can have the remaining credit refunded.

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**Important**: If you top up credit during the trial period, your test numbers will automatically expire. Your trial period will then continue without the test numbers.
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#### **Your test account**

If you do not decide on a full version, your test account will still remain, but the settings you have made will be reset. However, it can still be managed and converted into a **full version** at a later date.


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