How to try Qlik Sense Desktop?

[supremenerds]

Hi All. Thrilled to be here. I would like to try Qlik Sense Desktop for a training course I am doing, having a hard time finding it. Downloaded the software from qlik but it is asking for an Authorization Link. Thanks in advance. 

[Gary20]

Hey Welcome,

I believe Qlik stopped allowing desktop downloads for free without having a license. Now desktop is included with a Professional license. 

The Authorization Link comes from your cloud tenant. You authenticate with Qlik sense server and that unlocks your Qlik sense desktop environment. 

Another solution is signing up for the 30 day free trial qlik sense. I don't know if it will be beneficial to you depending on the length of your training course. 

Good luck on your course!

Here is a support link: https://community.qlik.com/t5/Official-Support-Articles/Qlik-Sense-Desktop-Authentication-Requiremen...

[Vinay_B · Accepted solution]

Hi @supremenerds 

As pointed out, you would need Qlik Sense Cloud or Qlik Sense enterpeise license to authenticate for Qlik Sense Desktop. However you can also you a Qlik sense businss trial tenant to authenticate for Qlik Sense Desktop. 

You can register for a trial and then set up a tenant. From there you can directly download the Qlik sense desktop link under your profile >> Tools. Once downloaded, you can use the same credentials you use for trial account and access Qlik Sense desktop. 

Please note that the trial is valid for 30 days and you can extend it for additional 15 days. If you are part of an organization you can reach out to your account manager and request for a trial license for longer time period. TO know your account manager, please contact our Customer support team

Thanks!