
Start Your Free Acuity Scheduling Trial: A Complete Guide
Here's how to start and manage your Acuity Scheduling trial:
Start Your Trial
Go to acuityscheduling.com and click "Test Scheduling." Sign up using Google, Apple, or email credentials.
Trial periods:
- Standalone product: 7 days
- With Squarespace website: 14 days
Using Your Trial
- Access all features except customized automated notifications
- Accept payments by integrating a payment processor
- Set up your business using the Getting Started guide or watch the Acuity webinar series
Subscription Options
Choose between:
- Standalone Acuity product
- Integration with existing Squarespace website (cannot be changed later)
Upgrading to Paid Plan
- Click upgrade prompts in Acuity
- Select Annual or Monthly payment
- Enter payment information
- Confirm payment
If Trial Expires
- Settings and information remain saved
- Customers cannot book appointments
- Acuity dashboard link disappears after 30 days
- You may reactivate expired trials in some cases
Managing Your Trial
To pause bookings:
- Remove all availability times from Availability menu
- Remove scheduling block from website (if using Squarespace)
Cancellation Options
- Trials automatically end if not upgraded
- Delete standalone trials through Acuity subscription settings
- Connected trials can only be deleted with associated website
- New trials possible but won't retain previous settings
For additional guidance, consult the Acuity Scheduling Help Center.
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