How to generate an evaluation or trial license for Confluence Data Center
Platform Notice: Data Center Only - This article only applies to Atlassian apps on the Data Center platform.
Note that this KB was created for the Data Center version of the product. Data Center KBs for non-Data-Center-specific features may also work for Server versions of the product, however they have not been tested. Support for Server* products ended on February 15th 2024. If you are running a Server product, you can visit the Atlassian Server end of support announcement to review your migration options.
*Except Fisheye and Crucible
Summary
An easy guide for generating an evaluation/trial license for Confluence Data Center.
Environment
Confluence 3.x or later versions
Solution
A trial/evaluation license gives you access to a full instance of Confluence Data Center for 30 days. From March 30, 2026, you cannot generate self-serve trial licenses for Atlassian-owned Data Center products. This change does not affect third-party Marketplace apps.
If you are an existing Data Center customer and want to try Confluence Data Center, follow these steps to request a license:
Go to Purchasing & licensing.
In the How can we help you dropdown, select Product trials.
In the Choose a topic dropdown, select Trial a new product.
Select Need more help at the bottom of the page.
In Your Question field, type in your request for a Confluence Data Center trial.
Submit your request, and the team will assist you with the setup.
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