How To Sign Up For Hulu Plus Free Trial

So, you're thinking about that Hulu Plus free trial, huh? I get it. Streaming is basically mandatory these days. And who doesn't love free stuff?
Conquering the Huluverse: A Trial by Streaming
First, head to the Hulu website. It's usually pretty easy to find. Just type "Hulu" into your search engine. Unless you're still rocking dial-up. In that case, maybe stick to DVDs.
Look for the "Start Your Free Trial" button. It's usually big and bright. Almost aggressively cheerful, if you ask me. Like it's REALLY excited you're considering giving them your credit card info.
Must Read
Picking Your Poison (or, Uh, Plan)
Now comes the fun part: choosing your plan. This is where they try to upsell you. Don't fall for it! Not yet, anyway. Stick with the basic one for the trial. You can always "upgrade" later, when you're hopelessly addicted to The Handmaid's Tale.
There's the ad-supported plan. And the ad-free plan. The "with Live TV" plan. So many plans! It's like ordering coffee at Starbucks. Do you need oat milk, a sugar-free vanilla pump, and whipped cream made from unicorn tears? Probably not.

"Ads aren't the end of the world. I said it. Sue me." - Unpopular Opinion Penguin.
I'm just saying, those ads can be a good excuse to grab a snack. Or finally fold that mountain of laundry. Embrace the chaos!
Account Creation: The Formidable Form
Time to create an account. Email address, password, blah, blah, blah. Use a strong password! You don't want hackers binge-watching Real Housewives on your dime. Seriously.

Next, you'll need to enter your payment information. Don't worry, they won't charge you until the trial ends. Unless you forget to cancel. Then, poof, your money is gone. Consider setting a reminder on your phone. Like, a really loud, obnoxious reminder.
The Art of the Cancel: A Procrastination Guide
Speaking of cancelling... Let's talk about that. It's easy to forget, right? That's the point. They're hoping you'll be too busy watching cat videos to remember.

Mark your calendar! Write it on your hand! Tattoo it on your forehead! (Okay, maybe not that last one.) Just DO IT! Cancel before the trial ends. Unless you actually want to keep Hulu, of course.
The cancellation process is usually buried deep within the account settings. Like a hidden treasure. Or a really embarrassing family photo. But don't give up! You can do it!

I believe in you. You can navigate those menus! You can click that tiny "Cancel Subscription" button! You are a streaming warrior!
Congratulations, You're In!
And that's it! You're officially signed up for your Hulu Plus free trial. Now go forth and binge-watch! But remember to cancel! Or don't. It's your money. Your choice.
Just don't blame me when your bank account starts crying. I warned you about the oat milk latte upgrades! Happy streaming!
