Daily check-in
Free models unlock after a short check-in on freetheai.org, once a day. The check-in keeps free capacity for real people. It takes a few seconds and lasts until 00:00 UTC, when the daily free requests reset too.
How to check in
- Sign in on freetheai.org.
- Open the check-in (freetheai.org/checkin) and finish the short challenge.
- Send your request again. Your key does not change, and nothing changes in your app.
Your dashboard shows when the next check-in opens.
Only you can do it
The check-in is done by a person in a browser, not by code or an agent. Scripts, bots, and AI agents should not try to check in on someone's behalf; tell the person to do it on freetheai.org.
What the API says without it
Until you have checked in today, free models answer 403 with:
Daily check-in required for free models. Visit https://freetheai.org/checkin to solve the captcha.In apps this often shows up as a generic "403" or "forbidden" error. Check in, then retry. Paid models, when they arrive, never need a check-in.
If the check-in does not work
- Use Chrome, Edge, or Safari.
- Turn off ad blockers and other extensions for freetheai.org, or use a private window.
- Turn off any VPN, and stay on one connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data) until you finish.
- If it still fails, try another browser or device.
Still stuck? Ask in the Discord or open a ticket from Dashboard > Support with a screenshot of what you see.