How to use Free Trial in Mikrotik

If you run a hotspot business, here's some information for you:

People don't like paying before testing, especially when:

• There are competitors nearby

• They've been disappointed before

• They don't know if your vouchers are worth the price

So they hesitate

And that hesitation costing you customers.

The Real Reason Some Hotspots Struggle to Grow

Most hotspot owners focus on:

• Signal strength

• Bandwidth speed

• Router performance

But they forget something simple:

New customers don't know how good your network is.

To them, your hotspot is just another name in the WiFi list.

They don't know:

• If your connection is stable

• If your speed is consistent

For the case of competitive areas, clients connect somewhere else because you never gave them a reason to try your service first.

Because of this, you lose a sale.

The Smart Solution: Free Trial Access

Instead of forcing users to "trust you blindly", you let your network speak for itself.

With Mikrotik's built-in trial feature, you can:

• Offer 10-30 minutes of free access

• Limit speed during trial

• Restrict data usage

• Allow daily trial (once per device per day)

• Allow once-in-a-lifetime trial

It's not a loss.

It's a marketing strategy.

When Free Trial Is Extremely Powerful

1. If you have competitors Nearby This trial gives you advantage. Customers compare speed and if your network is stable and fast, they will buy from you.

2. If you just launched Your Hotspot Nobody knows you yet. A trial builds trust instantly.

3. If Customers Complain About Speed Trial proves confidence. It says: "We believe in our service. Try it" That builds credibility.

What This Actually Does For Your Business

• Attracts first-time users

• Builds trust

• Makes you stand out

• Grows long-term revenue

Free Trial is not free internet.

It is controlled exposure

And controlled exposure that increases sales in the long run.

Step-by-Step: How to Configure Free Trial in Winbox

Open Winbox and follow these steps:

1. Go to IP

2. Then Hotspot

3. Select Server Profiles

4. Open your Hotspot Profile

5. Enable Trial

6. Configure:

• Trial Uptime: How long the client will last on the free trial(e.g. 15 minutes [00:15:00])

• Trial Reset: 1d -> Trial available once per day or for a one-time lifetime trial, configure the Trial Reset field with a very high number of days (such as 3650+ days). This prevents the same device from receiving free trial again (e.g. 3650d 00:00:00)

From Free Trial to Full Growth

Free trials attract users

But what happens after they connect?

Do you know:

• How many converted to actual paying customers?

• Which locations perform the best?

• How much are my sales?

At XenFi, we help hotspot owners answer those questions.

Our platform helps you manage sales, track performance and scale your WiFi business with clarity and control.

Because WiFi isn't just about connectivity, it's about profitability.