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# Understand the trial and first payment

Learn when the no-card trial starts, how the connection bonus works, and how to review monthly or yearly billing before buying.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

## When does the trial start and will I be charged automatically?

The standard no-card trial starts at the **first successful Slack/Teams connection**, not at signup. It lasts **3 days**, or **7 days** if that connection succeeds within **3 hours of signup**. Check the trial banner on Dashboard for your account’s remaining time.

There is no automatic charge from a no-card trial. You pay only if you actively buy a subscription. Without paid access, scheduled presence stops after the trial and saved hours remain. Reconnecting or switching normally does not give a fresh trial. To buy, choose **Subscribe to keep access** on desktop or **Subscribe** on mobile, or **See pricing** if that is the action shown on Dashboard. Select **Monthly** or **Yearly** and review checkout. The plan dialog initially selects Yearly, so choose Monthly explicitly if wanted.

## Related help

-   [Trial, Freedom Pass, billing, and cancellation](https://idlepilot.com/help/trial-and-billing/)
-   [Manage subscription, cancellation, and payments](https://idlepilot.com/help/subscription-and-payments/)
-   [Getting started with Idle Pilot](https://idlepilot.com/help/getting-started/)
-   [Find a referral link and earn a free month](https://idlepilot.com/help/invite-friend/)

Still need help? Sign in to [Idle Pilot](https://app.idlepilot.com) and open **Support**. On a computer, it is under your name or email at the bottom left. On a phone, open **Profile → Support**.

[Browse all help articles](https://idlepilot.com/help/)