DWShells- 01Select shell
Each linked shell has its own status.
- 02Read countdown
Check deadline, eligibility and allowance.
- 03Keep
Complete renewal before expiry.
- 04Verify
Confirm the deadline changed successfully.
What Keep does
Keep is enabled by default for Free shells. It is a dashboard renewal action, not a measurement of how long SSH or a bot has been connected. Leaving an application running does not replace renewal.
Renew through the panel
Open Keep / Renewal
Select the Free shell and open its Keep / Renewal page. Read the status, expiration date and remaining allowance.
Use the available Keep action
Renew before the deadline. Wait for the response instead of repeatedly clicking.
Check the new deadline
A normal successful Keep provides at least 14 days from renewal. Repeated Keeps do not accumulate unlimited time; a later staff-approved deadline is preserved.
Daily allowance
At most two successful user Keeps are allowed per shell per UTC day. The allowance resets at midnight UTC—5:00 a.m. in Pakistan. Use the actual deadline in the dashboard; do not calculate eligibility from your local calendar alone.
Disabled, expired or paused
| What you see | What to do |
|---|---|
| Keep is off on another plan | This is the default for non-Free plans. Paid renewal remains separate. |
| Keep enabled on a paid plan | It records activity and does not extend the paid subscription. |
| No allowance left today | Wait for the next UTC day if the deadline permits. Contact staff if renewal is urgent. |
| Expired, locked or suspended | Ask staff to review the account. Keep does not bypass suspension. |
| Travel or illness | Contact staff before expiry to request an extension or timer pause. These need staff review. |
A useful routine
- Check the selected shell’s deadline after signing in.
- Set your own reminder ahead of that deadline.
- Verify a successful Keep rather than relying on the click alone.
- Read Inbox and service notices for account changes.
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Reference and helpChecked against the current customer-panel implementation and DWShells signup and rules. For assigned values and eligibility, use your dashboard. Need help? Join #DWShells on DarkWorld IRC or contact staff. Do not send credentials.