# Hourly Rewards System
In the top right corner of the screen, you will see a timer.
### Hourly Rewards System
The Hourly Rewards System gives you bonus Coins simply for staying online and actively playing. It rewards consistent playtime without forcing you into a specific map or activity.
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### How the timer works
When you are logged in, an Hourly Timer UI appears on your screen. This UI tracks how long your character has been online and eligible for rewards.
* Characters on `@autotrade` **do not** gain hourly progress.
* Once the timer reaches limit , you earn **Hourly Points**.
* The timer then continues counting toward your next hour as long as you remain online and active.
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### Claiming your Hourly Points
You don’t need to walk to an NPC to claim your points. Everything is handled directly through the Hourly UI.
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text### How to claim
1. Stay online until your Hourly Timer reaches 1 hour.
2. Click the **Hourly Timer UI** on your screen.
3. The **Hourly Rewards Exchange** window will open.
4. Trade your accumulated Hourly Points for available items.
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Clicking the Hourly UI always opens the exchange menu, so you can check your balance and redeem rewards from anywhere.
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