Access to Client Area for New Clients with Free Website Builder
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If you’re new to SiteGround and have activated a free trial of our Website Builder but haven’t yet selected a hosting plan, you may notice limited access to the SiteGround Client Area. To gain full access, simply assign a hosting plan to your trial website.
Limitations of the Free Website Builder
Before purchasing a hosting account, you can activate up to 10 free Website Builders. You can build websites, but to publish them, you’ll need to sign up for a hosting plan. More information about the limitations of the free trial can be found in this SiteGround Website Builder Free Trial tutorial.
Services and Marketplace
While testing the SiteGround Website Builder, you won’t have full access to all SiteGround services, such as:
- domain names,
- Email Marketing,
- Google Workspace,
- Expert Care, and more.
These services become available once you add a hosting plan, at which point you can access them in the Marketplace tab of your Client Area.
Billing Section
Before you complete your first order, you will not be able to add/edit a payment method through your billing section. Also, there will be no past payments or upcoming service renewals to be displayed.
Help Center and Support
During your Website Builder trial, you have full access to our Website Builder knowledge base articles and SiteGround AI Chat Assistance. Once you purchase a paid hosting plan for your website, you will also gain access to phone support, live chat, and support tickets.
Profile Details
You’ll be prompted to complete your profile details with your first order. Afterward, you can edit them in your Client Area > Login & Profile.
Additional SiteGround Features
After activating your hosting plan, you can participate in our referral and affiliate programs, collaborate on other sites, and explore more features.
