PokeMMO Bot FAQ
Answers about PokeBotLabs setup, trial access, licenses, downloads, captcha alerts, support and device locking.
What is PokeBotLabs?
PokeBotLabs is independent Windows desktop automation software for supported PokeMMO farming workflows. It focuses on visual game-state checks, route automation, recovery behavior and session diagnostics.
Which products are currently available?
Payday Machine, EXP | Shiny Machine and Ditto Catcher are currently available public products. IV Hunter remains a planned workflow without a standalone public download.
Is EXP | Shiny Machine available yet?
Yes. EXP | Shiny Machine is available through dashboard download access for eligible accounts, with the same 4-hour trial flow from the Windows client.
How do I download PokeBotLabs?
Create an account, log in to the dashboard and use the download card when your account has an active license, active trial or available trial entitlement. The protected download is not a public file link.
Is PokeBotLabs free?
PokeBotLabs is paid Windows desktop software, but eligible users can use a 4-hour free trial before purchasing. The trial is designed for testing the available product, not as an unlimited free PokeMMO bot.
When does the free trial start?
The 4-hour free trial timer starts from the Windows client when you log in and activate it with a verified device. Creating a website account by itself does not start the timer.
Where should I start before using the free trial?
Start with the free trial setup video at the top of the guide pages. It shows the account, dashboard download and Windows client activation flow in the correct order, so you do not accidentally start testing before the game and display settings are ready.
Does creating an account start my free trial?
No. Account registration alone does not start the free trial. The trial begins only when an eligible user intentionally starts it from the Windows PokeBotLabs client.
Can I try Payday Machine before purchasing?
Yes. Eligible users can use the 4-hour free trial to test Payday Machine, EXP | Shiny Machine or Ditto Catcher before buying a 30-day license.
Can I use one license or trial on multiple computers?
No. Client access is tied to the account and hardware ID used for activation. A license or trial that belongs to one device should not be expected to work on a different computer.
Can I extend my license after it expires?
Buy another 30-day license after the previous one expires. After successful payment, the license is automatically added to your PokeBotLabs account. Open a dashboard support ticket if you are not sure which license belongs to your account.
What should I do if my license key does not work?
Copy and paste the key exactly, check that it has not already been redeemed and make sure you are logged in to the correct account. If it still fails, open a support ticket with the error message shown on the dashboard.
Which PokeMMO automation workflows are represented on the site?
The site documents Payday Machine, EXP and EV training automation, Ditto catching, farming workflow comparisons, fishing-route methods and shiny detection as a feature inside supported modes.
Why are some products marked as planned?
Only workflows that are actually available through the current dashboard/client flow should be treated as downloadable. Planned products are documented for clarity, but they are not presented as active downloads until the dashboard marks them available.
What happens if a captcha appears?
When captcha detection is enabled, the bot pauses and alerts the user. Captchas should be solved manually by the user; the software is not presented as captcha-solving automation.
Does PokeBotLabs automatically solve CAPTCHAs?
No. CAPTCHA handling is a pause-and-alert workflow. The user must return to the computer and solve the CAPTCHA manually before continuing where appropriate.
How are Shiny encounters handled?
In supported farming modes, Shiny detection can interrupt the normal farming objective and transition into the configured Shiny handling workflow. Capture should not be treated as guaranteed.
What is the catcher setup?
Users should prepare their catcher setup before running long sessions. If a selected workflow expects a dedicated catcher Pokémon in a specific party slot, that slot should be prepared before the route starts.
Can Payday also level Pokémon?
Yes, lower-level Pokémon can gain EXP during repeated Payday battles in appropriate teams, but level-up screens, move learning and EXP processing can slow the money-farming loop.
Does PokeBotLabs support fishing routes?
Yes, fishing can be used as a route and encounter method where supported by the selected workflow and map route data.
Is Fishing a separate product?
No. Fishing is documented as a supported encounter method, not a standalone PokeBotLabs product.
Can the bot run continuously?
The Windows client is built for longer monitored sessions, but no automation should be treated as set-and-forget. Users should watch early runs, respond to captcha alerts and stop the bot if the game state looks wrong.
Is PokeBotLabs affiliated with PokeMMO?
No. PokeBotLabs is independent software and is not developed by, endorsed by or officially affiliated with PokeMMO.
What should I do if setup fails?
Check that the PokeMMO client settings were applied, keep the Battle chat tab selected and attach the latest session log in a support ticket from the dashboard.
Why do I need 100% Windows scale and 1920 x 1080 display resolution?
PokeBotLabs uses visual checks on specific PokeMMO screen regions. If Windows scale or display resolution shifts the client layout, buttons, chat text and battle UI can appear in different places than expected. Set Windows Scale to 100% and Display resolution to 1920 x 1080 before selecting the game window, then restart PokeMMO if you changed those settings.
Why can Windows warn that the app is blocked or unrecognized?
Windows SmartScreen can show a warning for new or low-reputation desktop apps even when the file is the official PokeBotLabs download. This does not automatically mean the file is dangerous; it often means Windows has not seen enough installs yet. Download only from your PokeBotLabs dashboard, do not use files shared by other people, and contact support if the warning text looks different. As reputation and signing improve over time, this extra warning should become less common.
What kind of support is available?
Registered users can use dashboard support tickets and upload logs such as session_log.txt. You can also join the PokeBotLabs Discord community for product discussion and feedback. The best support requests include the selected product, map or mode, and what the client was doing when the issue happened.
How do I connect Discord?
Sign in to the dashboard, connect your Discord account, then join the PokeBotLabs Discord server with the invite from the website. Connecting Discord links your PokeBotLabs account so your community role can match your trial or license. It does not replace a license key.
Can my account get banned?
PokeBotLabs products are designed with strong protection measures to help keep your account safe. No users have been banned so far. However, there is still a very low level of risk when using this type of software. We recommend using our products with this in mind. Use is at your own responsibility.
Is there a guaranteed risk-free way to use automation?
No automation tool should be treated as risk-free. PokeBotLabs focuses on controlled workflows, logs and safeguards, but users should understand the risks of third-party automation before using it.
Still need help?
Start with the setup guide, open a dashboard support ticket, or join the PokeBotLabs Discord community for updates and help.