How runtime works: free hosting time

Last updated: 8 November 2026

Runtime is the hosting time left on your account. While you have runtime, your bots run 24/7. Runtime is shared by all bots on your account.

How to add runtime

1. Install and open the BotifyHost Android app.
2. Watch one short rewarded ad.
3. 6 hours are added straight away.

Your balance is capped (currently 50 hours), so you cannot store more than that. Runtime can only be added in the app. The website shows your balance and links to the app. Ads on this website never give runtime.

Reminders

The app sends a notification when your runtime is low: about 6 hours, 1 hour, 30 minutes and 10 minutes before it ends. Turn on notifications for the app so you don't miss them.

When runtime reaches zero

• Your bots are stopped and deleted from our servers.
• Before deleting, we try to email you a backup of your bot's files.
• Your account stays. Add runtime and deploy again whenever you want.

Tips

• Keep a few hours in reserve. Topping up 6 hours twice a day keeps a bot running all the time.
• Make your own backups regularly.