While you cannot get a specific "2017 trial" today, you can use these official methods to get AutoCAD for free or access older versions:

If you have a low-end laptop (4GB RAM, HDD), use 2017. If you have a modern gaming PC, download the 2025 trial instead.

Before searching for a download link, ensure your computer can run the software smoothly.

Autodesk’s activation servers for 2017 are offline. Solution: Use the trial mode only. Do not enter a serial number. If you own a perpetual license, you must use the "License Borrowing" feature or stay offline during activation.

because the version has reached its official end-of-life status. Autodesk typically only provides trial downloads for the current version and sometimes up to three years back Autodesk Community, Autodesk Forums, Autodesk Forum Official Availability and Access

, you may be able to download versions from 4 to 5 years ago by using the Autodesk Assistant