Microsoft Rewards Bot

🔔 Important Migration Notice

⚠️ The main branch has been deleted

If you're reading this message, it means the project structure has completely changed. Here's what happened:

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📋 Migration History

Before (Old System)

• main branch: Contained the script for the old Microsoft Rewards dashboard
• All users were based on this branch
• Automatic updates were pulled from main

Phase 1: Legacy Branch Creation

To prepare for the new Microsoft Rewards dashboard:

1. We created the legacy branch for the old dashboard
2. We created the v4 branch for the new dashboard
3. The main branch was temporarily modified to automatically redirect users to legacy via the auto-update system
4. This transition allowed all users to automatically migrate to the correct branch

Phase 2: Main Branch Deletion (CURRENT)

After the majority of users migrated:

• The main branch has been completely deleted
• The v4 branch is now the main branch of the project
• The legacy branch remains available for the old dashboard

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🚀 What Should You Do?

If You Were on the main Branch

You must completely reinstall the bot:

# 1. Backup your configuration files
# Copy your accounts.jsonc and config.jsonc files elsewhere

# 2. Completely delete the current folder
cd ..
rm -rf Microsoft-Rewards-Bot  # or manual deletion

# 3. Clone the appropriate branch

# For the old dashboard (Legacy):
git clone -b legacy https://github.com/LightZirconite/Microsoft-Rewards-Bot.git
cd Microsoft-Rewards-Bot

# For the new dashboard (V4) - See next section
git clone -b v4 https://github.com/LightZirconite/Microsoft-Rewards-Bot.git
cd Microsoft-Rewards-Bot

# 4. Restore your configuration files
# Place your accounts.jsonc and config.jsonc back in the new folder

# 5. Launch the bot
npm start

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🆕 Microsoft Rewards Bot V4

🎯 New Era: Support for the New Microsoft Rewards Dashboard

Version 4 is a complete rewrite of the bot to support the new Microsoft Rewards interface.

📅 Release Date

• Expected arrival: In a few days
• Official date: Will be announced very soon
• Free beta version: Available to everyone at launch (full features, limited time)

✨ Why V4?

V4 development represents hundreds of hours of work:

• Complete code rewrite from scratch
• Support for the new Microsoft Rewards dashboard
• Modern and optimized architecture
• Active development and regular updates
• Dedicated technical support

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💎 V4 Distribution Model

Our Approach: Fair, Transparent & Community-Driven

After listening to community feedback, we've designed a model that balances project sustainability with openness and trust.

📐 The 3-Phase Plan

Phase 1 — Early Access (Launch → ~3 months)

At launch, V4 is distributed as a closed-source, licensed product.

• You need a licence key to use the bot
• All features are included with the licence
• A free beta period will be available at launch for testing

Why? You're getting early, exclusive access to the only bot that supports the new Microsoft Rewards dashboard. The licence funds the hundreds of hours of development that went into V4.

Phase 2 — Open Source Core (~3 months after launch)

After the early access period, the core of the bot becomes fully open-source.

• Daily Set, Desktop Search, Mobile Search — free for everyone
• The source code is published on GitHub — you can read every line
• Community contributions via pull requests are welcome
• No licence required for core features

Why? We believe in transparency. The code that handles your Microsoft credentials should be auditable by anyone. Trust is non-negotiable.

Phase 3 — Premium Plugin (Ongoing)

Advanced features are available as an optional paid plugin that extends the open-source core.

• Multi-account support
• Cluster parallelism
• All promotional activities (special promos, read-to-earn, daily streak, etc.)
• Webhook notifications (Discord, ntfy)
• Auto-redeem goals

The plugin is distributed as compiled bytecode and loaded by the core automatically.

Why? This is how the project sustains itself long-term. The core is free, the extras are paid. Simple, fair, and sustainable.

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📜 License Types

Version	Price	Duration	Accounts	Features
Beta	Free	Temporary	Unlimited	All features (testing period)
Monthly	~$5/month	1 month	Unlimited	All features
Annual	~$40/year	12 months	Unlimited	All features (~33% off)
Core	Free	∞	1 account	Daily set + searches (Phase 2+)

Pricing: Deliberately affordable and reasonable. The bot earns you more than it costs.

💰 Why It's Not a Real Cost

Main argument: The bot generates Microsoft Rewards points convertible to money (gift cards, PayPal, etc).

• One account generates approximately $10-15/month in rewards
• The licence pays for itself from day one
• With multiple accounts, it's pure profit
• Net cost = $0 (or positive)

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🔒 Security & Trust Commitments

We heard your feedback loud and clear. Here's what we commit to:

✅ Your Credentials Are Safe

• Phase 2+: All code that handles your Microsoft login is open-source and auditable
• 100% local operation — your credentials never leave your machine
• No hidden telemetry, no data collection, no phone-home beyond licence validation

✅ The Code Will Be Open

• Core features go open-source after the early access period (~3 months)
• You will be able to read, audit, and contribute to the codebase
• Only the premium plugin remains closed-source (and it doesn't touch your credentials)

✅ Free Beta at Launch

• Full access to all features during the beta period
• Test everything before deciding to purchase
• Community feedback actively shapes the product

✅ Machine Binding, Not Account Binding

• Your licence is tied to your machine (up to 2 machines per key), not to specific Microsoft accounts
• Run as many Microsoft accounts as you want with one licence
• Docker support via MACHINE_ID environment variable

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💬 Addressing Community Concerns

"Paying for earning is the issue"

We understand. That's why the core becomes free. Phase 1 is about early access, not permanent lock-in.

"I don't trust closed-source code with my accounts"

Neither would we. That's why the core goes open-source. Every line of credential-handling code will be public.

"There will be piracy"

The code is protected with V8 bytecode compilation. It's not impossible to crack, but it's hard enough that most people will prefer a $5/month licence over the effort.

"Why not just make it all free?"

Because Microsoft keeps changing their interface, and maintaining the bot takes real, ongoing work. Sustainable development needs sustainable funding.

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🌿 Legacy Branch (Old Dashboard)

If your region still uses the old Microsoft Rewards dashboard:

Clone Legacy:

git clone -b legacy https://github.com/LightZirconite/Microsoft-Rewards-Bot.git
cd Microsoft-Rewards-Bot
npm start

Features:

• ✅ Old dashboard support
• ✅ 100% free and open-source
• ✅ Maintenance updates
• ⚠️ Fewer evolutions than V4

📖 Complete documentation: See Legacy branch

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🔗 Useful Links

• 💬 Discord — Community support, feedback, and official announcements
• 📖 V4 Documentation — Available at release
• 📖 Legacy Documentation — Complete Legacy guide
• 🐛 Report a Bug — Help us improve the bot
• 🔄 Backup Repository — Backup mirror

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⚖️ Disclaimer

⚠️ Use at your own risk. Automation of Microsoft Rewards may lead to account suspension or bans. This software is provided for educational purposes only. The authors are not responsible for any actions taken by Microsoft.

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🎉 Acknowledgments

A big thank you to all contributors and users who have supported this project from the beginning. Your feedback directly shaped this distribution model — we listened.

V4 is coming soon — Stay tuned! 🚀

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