how to get free trial youtube premium

Getting a free trial of YouTube Premium is easy if you follow the official methods. Here’s a step-by-step guide to legitimately claim your free trial without violating YouTube’s terms.


Method 1: Standard 1-Month Free Trial (Best & Easiest Way)

  1. Go to YouTube Premium or open the YouTube app.
  2. Click on your profile picture (top right corner).
  3. Select “Get YouTube Premium.”
  4. Choose the Individual plan (or Family/Student if eligible).
  5. Click “Try FREE for 1 month.”
  6. Enter payment details (required, but you won’t be charged if canceled on time).
  7. Start your free trial immediately.

⚠️ Important:

  • Cancel before the trial ends (set a reminder for Day 28) to avoid auto-charging.
  • You can cancel right after signing up and still keep the full trial.

Method 2: YouTube Premium Student Plan (3-4 Months Free)

If you’re a college/university student, you can get:

  • 1-month free trial + discounted price after ($6.99/month instead of $13.99).
  • Some promotions (like in the past) offered 3-4 months free for students.

Steps:

  1. Visit YouTube Student Verification.
  2. Verify via SheerID (using a .edu email or school documents).
  3. Claim your free trial.

Method 3: Family Plan Free Trial (Share with 5 People)

  • 1-month free trial for up to 6 people (you + 5 family members).
  • After trial, it’s $22.99/month (split cost with friends/family).

How to set it up:

  1. Go to YouTube Premium Family plan.
  2. Start the free trial.
  3. Invite family members via email.
  4. Everyone gets full Premium access during the trial.

Method 4: Promotional Free Trials (3 Months Free)

Sometimes, YouTube partners with companies to offer extended trials:

  • New phone purchases (Google Pixel, Samsung, etc.) sometimes include 3-6 months free.
  • Carrier deals (T-Mobile, Verizon) occasionally bundle free YouTube Premium.
  • Credit card rewards (Amex, Chase) may offer free trials.

How to find these?

  • Search for “YouTube Premium 3-month free trial promo”.
  • Check Reddit (r/YouTubePremium) for latest deals.

Method 5: Regional Free Trials (VPN Trick – Risky)

Some countries (like India, Argentina, Turkey) have cheaper Premium plans, and sometimes longer trials.

⚠️ Warning:

  • Using a VPN to fake location violates YouTube’s Terms of Service.
  • Your account could get banned or lose access.
  • Payment methods may require local cards.

If you still want to try (at your own risk):

  1. Use a VPN (set to India, Argentina, etc.).
  2. Clear YouTube app cache/data or use incognito mode.
  3. Go to YouTube Premium.
  4. Check if a longer trial appears.
  5. Use a local payment method (some trials require it).

How to Avoid Getting Charged After Trial?

  1. Cancel before trial ends (Settings > Membership > Cancel).
  2. Use a virtual card (Privacy.com, Revolut) with a $1 limit.
  3. Set a Google Calendar reminder (28 days later).

What If I Already Used My Free Trial?

  • Try signing up with a different Google account.
  • Use a different payment method (sometimes works).
  • Wait for promotional offers (YouTube sometimes emails past users).

Final Verdict: Best Safe Method?

Use the official 1-month trial (Method 1).
Students should get the Student Plan (Method 2).
Family plan is great for sharing (Method 3).

🚫 Avoid VPN tricks (risk of ban).


Enjoy ad-free YouTube, background play, and downloads for free! 🎉

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