strapi · pwizla · Jun 4, 2025 · May 22, 2025 · May 23, 2025 · May 26, 2025
@@ -52,9 +52,9 @@ If you used `--quickstart` to create your Strapi project, by default this uses t
 
 It is recommended you use a database add-on like Heroku's PostgreSQL. For file uploads, you will need to use one of the 3rd party providers such as Cloudinary or AWS S3.
 
-## How can I upgrade my free Strapi Cloud project to a paid plan?
+## How can I upgrade my free Strapi Cloud to a paid plan?
 
-Whenever you're ready to upgrade your free project to one of the <ExternalLink to="https://strapi.io/pricing-cloud" text="paid plans"/>, please use the _Plans_ section of your Strapi Cloud project's settings (see [Cloud documentation](/cloud/projects/settings#upgrading-to-another-plan) for more details).
+Strapi Cloud provides a free plan. Whenever you're ready to upgrade to one of the <ExternalLink to="https://strapi.io/pricing-cloud" text="paid plans"/>, please use the _Plans_ section of your Strapi Cloud project's settings (see [Cloud documentation](/cloud/projects/settings#upgrading-to-another-plan) for more details).
 
 ## Can Strapi be run in serverless environments?
 

@@ -92,17 +92,17 @@ Follow the steps below to create a new Strapi project, being sure to use the app
 
     </Tabs>
 
-2. The terminal will ask you whether you want to `Login/Signup` to Strapi Cloud, or `Skip` this step. Use arrow keys and press `Enter` to make your choice. If you choose to skip this step, you will need to [host the project yourself](#skipping-the-strapi-cloud-login-step).
+2. The terminal will ask you whether you want to `Login/Signup` or `Skip` this step. Use arrow keys and press `Enter` to make your choice. If you choose to login, you'll receive a 30-day trial of the <GrowthBadge /> plan that will be automatically applied to your created project. If you skip this step, the project will fall back to the CMS Free plan.
 
-2. The terminal will ask you a few questions. For each of them, if you press `Enter` instead of typing something, the default answer (Yes) will be used:
+3. The terminal will ask you a few questions. For each of them, if you press `Enter` instead of typing something, the default answer (Yes) will be used:
 
   ![Terminal prompts at installation](/img/assets/installation/prompts.png)
 
   :::tip
   You can skip these questions using various options passed to the installation command. Please refer to the [table](#cli-installation-options) for the full list of available options.
   :::
 
-3. _(optional)_ If you answered `n` for "no" to the default (SQLite) database question, the CLI will ask for more questions about the database:
+4. _(optional)_ If you answered `n` for "no" to the default (SQLite) database question, the CLI will ask for more questions about the database:
 
     * Use arrow keys to select the database type you want, then press `Enter`.
     * Give the database a name, define the database host address and port, define the database admin username and password, and define whether the database will use a SSL connection.<br/>For any of these questions, if you press `Enter` without typing anything, the default value (indicated in parentheses in the terminal output) will be used.
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ The above installation guide only covers the basic installation option using the
 | `--no-git-init`                     | Do not initialize a git repository, skipping the related CLI prompt                                                                                                                                                                             |
 | `--example`                         | Add example data, skipping the related CLI prompt                                                                                                                                                                                               |
 | `--no-example`                      | Do not add example data, skipping the related CLI prompt                                                                                                                                                                                        |
-| `--skip-cloud`                      | Skip [Strapi Cloud login and project creation steps](#skipping-the-strapi-cloud-login-step)                                                                                                                                                     |
+| `--skip-cloud`                      | Skip [Strapi login and project creation steps](#skipping-the-strapi-login-step)                                                                                                                                                     |
 | `--skip-db`                         | Skip all database-related prompts and create a project with the default (SQLite) database                                                                                                                                                       |
 | `--template <template-name-or-url>` | Create the application based on a given template.<br/>Additional options for templates are available, see the [templates documentation](/cms/templates) for details.                                                                            |
 | `--dbclient <dbclient>`             | Define the database client to use by replacing `<dbclient>` in the command by one of the these values:<ul><li>`sql` for a SQLite database (default)</li><li>`postgres` for a PostgreSQL database</li><li>`mysql` for a MySQL database</li></ul> |
@@ -146,11 +146,17 @@ The above installation guide only covers the basic installation option using the
 * Experimental Strapi versions are released every Tuesday through Saturday at midnight GMT. You can create a new Strapi application based on the latest experimental release using `npx create-strapi@experimental`. Please use these experimental builds at your own risk. It is not recommended to use them in production.
 :::
 
-### Skipping the Strapi Cloud login step
+### Skipping the Strapi login step
 
-When the installation script runs, the terminal will first ask you if you want to login/signup. Choosing `Login/signup` will create a free [Strapi Cloud](/cloud/intro) account as described in the [Quick Start Guide](/cms/quick-start).
+When the installation script runs, the terminal will first ask you if you want to login/signup. Choosing `Login/signup` will provide you with a 30-day trial of the <GrowthBadge tooltip="The CMS Growth plan includes the Live Preview, Releases, and Content History features."/> that will be automatically applied to your created project. This will give you access to advanced CMS features.
 
-If you prefer skipping the Strapi Cloud login part, use the arrow keys to select `Skip`. The script will resume and create a local project. To deploy this project and host it online, you could later choose to:
+If you prefer skipping this Strapi login part, use the arrow keys to select `Skip`. The script will resume and create a local project using the CMS Free plan.
+
+You will be able to purchase a CMS license later by checking out our <ExternalLink to="https://strapi.io/pricing-self-hosted" text="pricing page"/>.
+
+### Hosting your project
+
+You can create a free [Strapi Cloud](/cloud/intro) project. To deploy this project and host it online, you can choose to:
 
 - host it yourself by pushing the project's code to a repository (e.g., on GitHub) before following the [deployment guide](/cms/deployment),
 - or use the [Cloud CLI](/cloud/cli/cloud-cli#) commands to login to Strapi Cloud and deploy your project there for free.

@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Follow the steps below by clicking on the togglable content to read more instruc
 
     </TabItem>
 
-2. The terminal will invite you to create a Strapi Cloud account. Ensure `Login/Sign up` is selected in the terminal, or use arrow keys to select it, and press Enter.
+2. The terminal will prompt you to log in or sign up. Once you do, a 30-day trial of the <GrowthBadge tooltip="The CMS Growth plan includes the Live Preview, Releases, and Content History features."/> plan will be automatically applied to your project. Ensure `Login/Sign up` is selected in the terminal, or use arrow keys to select it, and press Enter.
 
 3. In the new browser tab that opens, ensure the confirmation code is the same as in the terminal and click **Confirm**.
 
@@ -70,7 +70,8 @@ Follow the steps below by clicking on the togglable content to read more instruc
 As you will see in the terminal, your project is now building locally.
 
 :::info
-* The folder of your project will include a `.strapi-cloud.json` file used to link the local Strapi project on your machine to the Strapi Cloud project.
+
+* The folder of your project will include a `.strapi-cloud.json` file used to link the local Strapi project on your machine to the Strapi servers.
 * Many more installation options are available. Please refer to the [installation documentation](/cms/installation) for details.
 :::