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)
- Go to YouTube Premium or open the YouTube app.
- Click on your profile picture (top right corner).
- Select “Get YouTube Premium.”
- Choose the Individual plan (or Family/Student if eligible).
- Click “Try FREE for 1 month.”
- Enter payment details (required, but you won’t be charged if canceled on time).
- 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:
- Visit YouTube Student Verification.
- Verify via SheerID (using a .edu email or school documents).
- 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:
- Go to YouTube Premium Family plan.
- Start the free trial.
- Invite family members via email.
- 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):
- Use a VPN (set to India, Argentina, etc.).
- Clear YouTube app cache/data or use incognito mode.
- Go to YouTube Premium.
- Check if a longer trial appears.
- Use a local payment method (some trials require it).
How to Avoid Getting Charged After Trial?
- Cancel before trial ends (Settings > Membership > Cancel).
- Use a virtual card (Privacy.com, Revolut) with a $1 limit.
- 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! 🎉