Cursor Unlimited Trial Ultimate Solution: 6 Techniques to Bypass Restrictions

We all know that Cursor offers a 14-day trial for the Pro version. During the trial, new users can experience all the Pro features, including advanced AI code completion, fast premium model requests, etc. After the trial period ends, users will return to the free plan unless they choose to subscribe to the paid version. The usage quota during the trial is limited, and some features have usage restrictions.

Core Mechanism of Cursor Trial Restrictions

Cursor controls the trial using the following technical methods:

1. Hardware Fingerprint Recognition: Combines machineId (encrypted string), MAC address, and motherboard UUID to generate a unique device identifier.
2. Account Binding System: Each device can bind up to 3 free accounts (based on email + IP detection).
3. Forced Update Mechanism: New versions automatically fix vulnerabilities and reset the cracked status.

Complete Cracking Solution Analysis

Solution 1: Full Reset of Machine ID and Disable Updates (Recommended)

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## Windows system operation (PowerShell, requires administrator rights)
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irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_win_id_modifier.ps1 | iex
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## macOS/Linux system
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curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yuaotian/go-cursor-help/refs/heads/master/scripts/run/cursor_mac_id_modifier.sh | sudo bash

Solution 2: Manual Modification of Configuration Files

Operation Path:

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## Windows
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%APPDATA%\Cursor\User\globalStorage\storage.json
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## macOS
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~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/User/globalStorage/storage.json
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## Linux
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~/.config/Cursor/User/globalStorage/storage.json

Key Field Modifications:

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{
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  "telemetry.machineId": "5a3d8f1b2c7e", // 12-digit random hexadecimal
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  "telemetry.macMachineId": "02:1a:3b:4c:5d:6e", // Fake MAC address
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  "telemetry.devDeviceId": "d3b1f8a2-5c7e-4b09" // New UUID
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}

After modification, execute chmod 444 storage.json to lock file permissions.

Solution 3: Unlimited Registration Using Email Aliases

1. Visit the Cursor account settings page and log out of the old account.
2. Use the email plus trick to create a new account:

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   user@gmail.com → user+001@gmail.com
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   user@outlook.com → user##2025@outlook.com

3. Use a proxy to switch the IP address and complete registration.

Solution 4: Freeze Older Versions

1. Download stable version v0.42.5:

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   Windows: https://downloader.cursor.sh/builds/24111460bf2loz1/windows/nsis/x64
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   macOS: https://downloader.cursor.sh/builds/24111460bf2loz1/mac/installer/universal

2. Disable auto-updates:

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   ## Windows
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   rename "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Cursor\app-update.yml" app-update.yml.bak
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   ## macOS
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   sudo chflags uchg /Applications/Cursor.app/Contents/Resources/app-update.yml

Solution 5: Network Layer Interception

Modify the hosts file to block verification requests:

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## Windows path C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
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## macOS/Linux path /etc/hosts
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127.0.0.1 telemetry.cursor.sh
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127.0.0.1 api.cursor.sh
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0.0.0.0 update-server.cursor.sh

Solution 6: API Key Replacement

Use a third-party proxy service to connect and replace the model:

1. Open Cursor settings → Models → Add Custom Model
2. Configure parameters:

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   API Endpoint: https://api.cursorai.art/v1
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   API Key: sk-xxxxxx (obtain from a trusted source)
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   Model: gpt-4-turbo

3. Set temperature value = 1.2 to increase output randomness.

Important Notes

1. Combined Strategy: It is recommended to use Solution 1 + 3 + 4 together to form a defensive matrix.
2. Legal Risk Warning: Enterprise users are advised to purchase a professional version license ($20/month).
3. Data Backup: Backup storage.json and registry items before modification.