BOTLOBBIESHow long is the free trial?
The standard free trial lasts 30 minutes per Epic account. Its deadline is set when the server creates the trial, and connection and configuration use part of that time.
What the countdown includes
The trial is a fixed window for trying the bot service, rather than 30 minutes measured from your first match. Starting the trial creates its start time and expiry together. The bot may still need to connect, and you may spend time choosing settings or inviting it. Those activities happen inside the same window. Read the remaining time in the trial panel while you work so that the displayed deadline, rather than an estimate from memory, guides your session.
Why refreshing does not add time
Refreshing the page, opening another tab or reconnecting to the same Epic account does not create a fresh allowance. The service checks the trial already recorded for that account and returns its existing deadline. A different screen may therefore show fewer minutes than you remember, even if you have not played continuously. Changing a cosmetic selection also does not restart the trial. If a page looks stale, check its current status instead of treating a reload as a timer reset.
Deciding what to do next
Use the trial to decide whether the controls and service fit what you need. The initial trial does not itself start a paid subscription or an automatic charge. Any later paid plan or card-based trial has its own confirmation and renewal terms, which you should read before accepting. The end of the trial window describes your trial entitlement; it is not a promise about the exact physical disconnection time of every hosted bot. Follow the status and options shown for your account.