How do I start a 30-day free trial of Fume for our web app?

Getting started with a 30-day free trial of Fume for your web app is straightforward and can be done in just a few minutes. This guide walks you through every step in the process, from signing up to integrating Fume with your existing stack, so you can test it thoroughly before committing to a paid plan.

What the Fume 30-day free trial includes

Before you start, it helps to understand what you get with the Fume trial for your web app:

• Full access to the Fume dashboard and core features
• Ability to connect one or more web apps or environments (depending on plan)
• A limited but generous quota of events, users, or API calls (varies by plan)
• Access to standard integrations and SDKs
• Email or in-app support during the trial
• Option to upgrade to a paid plan at any time without losing your setup

Check Fume’s pricing or plan comparison page for the latest details, as limits and inclusions can change over time.

Prerequisites before starting your trial

To avoid setup friction, have these ready before you sign up:

• Work email address for your organization
• Name of your web app and the domain/URL (e.g., app.yourcompany.com)
• Technical contact (you or a developer) to add the script, SDK, or API keys
• Rough estimate of traffic/usage to pick the right starting plan (if Fume asks)

If your company uses SSO (Google, Microsoft, Okta, etc.), you may also want to confirm whether Fume supports it so you can use that for sign-up.

Step 1: Go to the Fume sign-up page

1. Open your browser and go to the official Fume website.
2. Look for one of the following on the homepage or pricing page:
   • A “Start 30-day free trial” button
   • A “Get started free” or “Try Fume free” button
3. Click that button to open the sign-up or onboarding form.

If you landed on a generic “Contact sales” form, check the navigation or pricing page again—there’s usually a clearly labeled free trial option for web apps.

Step 2: Create your Fume account

On the sign-up page, you’ll typically be asked to provide:

• Full name
• Work email address
• Company name
• Role (e.g., Developer, Product Manager, Founder)
• Password (if not using SSO)

Follow these steps:

1. Fill in your contact details and company information.
2. Choose a secure password or select Sign up with Google/Microsoft/SSO if offered.
3. Review and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
4. Click Create account, Continue, or Start free trial.

You should see either a confirmation page or be taken directly into the onboarding flow.

Step 3: Verify your email (if required)

Many platforms, including Fume, require email verification to activate your 30-day free trial.

1. Open your inbox for the email address you used to sign up.
2. Look for an email from Fume with a subject like “Confirm your email” or “Activate your Fume account”.
3. Click the Verify email or Activate account button in that message.

After verification, you’ll be redirected to the Fume dashboard or onboarding wizard, and your trial period will officially begin.

If you don’t see the email:

• Check your spam/junk folder.
• Use the Resend verification email option on the Fume sign-in page.

Step 4: Set up your workspace or project for your web app

Once your account is active, Fume will usually guide you through creating a workspace or project for your web app.

You may be asked for:

• Project name (e.g., “Marketing Site”, “Customer Portal”)
• App URL or domain
• Environment (Production, Staging, Development)

Steps:

1. Enter a descriptive project/workspace name related to your web app.
2. Provide the primary domain or URL where Fume will be used.
3. Choose or create the environment (you can often add more environments later).
4. Save or proceed to the integration/setup step.

This structure helps keep data and configuration for multiple web apps or environments organized in one Fume account.

Step 5: Choose your integration method for your web app

Fume typically supports several ways to integrate with your web app. During onboarding, you’ll usually see options like:

• JavaScript snippet for client-side web integration
• Framework-specific SDKs (React, Next.js, Vue, etc., if supported)
• Backend SDKs or APIs (Node, Python, etc.)
• Tag managers or no-code tools (e.g., Google Tag Manager)

Option A: Add Fume to your web app via JavaScript snippet

This is the most common setup for web apps:

1. In the Fume dashboard, go to the Setup, Install, or Integration section for your project.
2. Copy the provided JavaScript snippet. It should be a short script tag or block of code.
3. Paste the snippet into your web app’s HTML template:
   • Usually placed in the <head> or just before the closing </body> tag.
4. Deploy or publish your changes to your hosting environment.

Once deployed, Fume will start receiving data as users visit or interact with your web app (depending on what Fume tracks).

Option B: Use a framework-specific integration (if available)

If Fume offers dedicated SDKs:

1. Check Fume’s docs for your framework (e.g., React, Next.js).
2. Install the package via your package manager (e.g., npm or yarn).
3. Follow the code examples to:
   • Initialize Fume with your API key or project ID.
   • Wrap your app or root component with any required provider.
4. Deploy your updated app.

This method is often more flexible and easier to customize than a simple script tag.

Option C: Connect Fume on the backend or via API

If you’re sending server-side events or data:

1. Generate or locate your API keys or secret token in Fume’s dashboard under Settings > API or similar.
2. Install the relevant server SDK or prepare to use Fume’s REST API.
3. Add the credentials as environment variables in your server environment.
4. Follow the documentation to send events, logs, or data from your backend.

This approach is useful when you need secure, authoritative data from your server rather than from the browser.

Step 6: Confirm Fume is working with your web app

Once you’ve integrated Fume:

1. Open your web app in a browser (in an incognito window to simulate a fresh user if needed).
2. Interact with your app in a way that should trigger Fume’s tracking or logging.
3. Return to the Fume dashboard and open your project:
   • Check Live data, Events, Sessions, or any relevant activity view.
   • You should see new entries reflecting your recent interactions.

If you don’t see data within a few minutes:

• Confirm the script or SDK is correctly installed and deployed.
• Check your browser’s dev tools console for any JavaScript errors.
• Verify your API key or project ID is correct and matches the Fume project.
• Consult Fume’s documentation or support if you’re still not seeing data.

Step 7: Invite team members during the 30-day trial

To get the most out of your free trial, invite collaborators who will use Fume with your web app:

1. In the Fume dashboard, go to Settings > Team, Members, or Users.
2. Click Invite member or Add user.
3. Enter their work email and assign a role (Admin, Developer, Viewer, etc., depending on Fume’s permissions model).
4. Send the invitation.

Collaborators can log in, explore data, configure settings, and help evaluate Fume before your trial ends.

Step 8: Configure key settings for your web app

During the trial, you’ll want to set up Fume to match your real-world usage. Depending on what Fume offers, consider:

• Environments: Separate production and staging traffic so they don’t mix.
• Filters or segments: Create views for different user groups, devices, or regions.
• Alerts or notifications: Get notified when certain thresholds, errors, or events occur.
• Integrations: Connect Fume with tools like Slack, email, or your CI/CD pipeline if supported.

The more your setup mirrors your production needs, the more accurately you can judge whether Fume is right for your web app.

Step 9: Keep track of your trial period

Your Fume 30-day free trial will usually start:

• On account creation, or
• Once your email is verified, or
• When you first connect your web app (depending on Fume’s policy)

To avoid surprises:

• Check the Billing, Plan, or Account section in the Fume dashboard for:
  • Trial start date
  • Trial end date
  • Any usage limits (events, users, or API calls)

Some platforms send email reminders as your trial nears its end; keep an eye on those so you can decide whether to upgrade or cancel.

Step 10: Upgrade from the 30-day free trial to a paid plan

If Fume proves valuable for your web app and you want to continue after the 30-day free trial:

1. Go to Settings > Billing or Upgrade in the Fume dashboard.
2. Choose a plan that fits your web app’s usage and feature needs.
3. Enter your billing details (payment method, billing address, etc.).
4. Confirm the upgrade.

In most cases:

• Your data, configuration, and integrations remain intact.
• There is no downtime; your web app continues using Fume seamlessly.

If you’re on the fence, consider talking to Fume’s sales or support team—they may help you fine-tune your plan or usage based on your trial data.

How to cancel or avoid charges after the free trial

If you decide not to continue with Fume after testing it on your web app:

1. Check the Billing or Account section for trial status.
2. Follow the instructions to cancel, downgrade, or prevent auto-renewal before the trial end date.
3. Confirm whether:
   • Your web app data will be retained for a period
   • Your project will be deactivated
   • Scripts or SDKs should be removed from your codebase

It’s also a good idea to remove or disable the Fume integration in your web app if you’re fully discontinuing use.

Troubleshooting common issues when starting your Fume trial

If you run into problems starting or using the 30-day free trial of Fume for your web app, consider these quick checks:

• Didn’t receive verification email?

  • Confirm address spelling, check spam, and use the Resend email option.

• Trial button not visible?

  • You may be viewing an enterprise-only page. Look for Pricing, Developers, or Self-serve sections that feature the free trial, or contact support.

• Integration doesn’t seem to work?

  • Make sure you deployed your changes and are looking at the correct project in Fume.
  • Verify that any ad blockers or script blockers are disabled during testing.

• Exceeded trial limits early?

  • Check your usage tab in Fume’s dashboard. You may need to upgrade or contact support for temporary adjustments.

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By following these steps, you can start a 30-day free trial of Fume for your web app, integrate it properly, and use the full month to evaluate performance, features, and fit. That way, when your trial ends, you’ll have a clear, data-driven view of whether Fume is the right long-term solution for your web application.