> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.payreque.st/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Lock $PAYR for Free Premium

> Lock $PAYR tokens on Solana via Streamflow to unlock PayRequest Premium for free, without a card or bank payment

# Lock \$PAYR for Free Premium

Instead of paying for PayRequest Premium with a card or bank transfer, you can lock \$PAYR tokens in a non-cancelable, time-locked vault on Solana. As long as the lock stays in place, your account keeps free Premium access — no recurring card charge, no subscription to manage.

<Info>
  This uses [Streamflow](https://streamflow.finance), an established on-chain token vesting/locking protocol on Solana. PayRequest never takes custody of your \$PAYR — the tokens stay in a Streamflow-controlled vault that only unlocks back to your own wallet after the lock period ends.
</Info>

## Requirements

| Requirement               | Value                                                     |
| ------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Minimum lock amount**   | 100 \$PAYR                                                |
| **Minimum lock duration** | 90 days                                                   |
| **Network**               | Solana                                                    |
| **Wallet**                | Any Solana wallet holding \$PAYR (e.g. Phantom, Solflare) |

<Warning>
  Once locked, your \$PAYR **cannot be cancelled or withdrawn early** — the lock is created as non-cancelable by both sender and recipient. Only lock an amount and duration you're comfortable committing to.
</Warning>

## How It Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Lock page">
    Visit `/token` and connect a Solana wallet holding \$PAYR. You'll need to be logged in to your PayRequest account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your amount and duration">
    Enter how much \$PAYR to lock (minimum 100) and for how long (minimum 90 days). PayRequest builds an unsigned lock transaction for you to review.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign the transaction">
    Approve the transaction in your wallet. This creates a Streamflow lock stream — your tokens move into the on-chain vault at this point.
  </Step>

  <Step title="PayRequest verifies the lock on-chain">
    PayRequest checks the lock directly on Solana: correct token, correct amount, correct duration, and confirms it's genuinely non-cancelable. Premium is only activated once **all** of these checks pass.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Premium is activated">
    Your account gets a free, active Premium subscription (shown as "Premium (locked \$PAYR)" in your subscription list) for as long as the lock remains active.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What Happens When the Lock Ends

PayRequest continuously monitors active locks. When your lock's unlock date arrives:

* The lock status changes to **expired**
* Your Premium subscription is automatically cancelled (unless you have another active lock covering it)
* Your \$PAYR becomes claimable back to your wallet through Streamflow directly

<Note>
  If you want to keep Premium after your lock ends, create a new lock before the current one expires, or switch to a regular paid Premium subscription.
</Note>

## Verification & Security

Every lock goes through strict on-chain verification before Premium is granted:

* **Correct token** — must be the \$PAYR mint, not a different token
* **Correct amount** — must meet the 100 \$PAYR minimum
* **Correct duration** — must be locked for at least 90 days from creation
* **Genuinely non-cancelable** — both sender and recipient cancellation must be disabled on-chain

If a lock transaction is submitted but never confirms on-chain within 30 minutes, it's automatically marked invalid and no Premium is granted.

<Warning>
  Early withdrawal is treated as a security anomaly and should not be possible given the lock is created as non-cancelable — but if PayRequest ever detects tokens were withdrawn before the agreed unlock date, Premium access is revoked immediately.
</Warning>

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do I need to pay gas fees?">
    Yes, standard Solana network fees apply when you sign the lock transaction — these are minimal (typically a fraction of a cent).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can PayRequest access or move my locked tokens?">
    No. The lock is a Streamflow on-chain vault, not a PayRequest-controlled wallet. PayRequest only reads the lock's public on-chain state to decide whether to grant Premium — it never has the ability to move, cancel, or claim your tokens.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I lock more than once?">
    Yes. Multiple active locks can be linked to the same Premium subscription, and Premium stays active as long as at least one lock is still active.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I lose access to my wallet?">
    The lock and its unlock date are recorded on-chain independently of PayRequest. You'd need your wallet to eventually claim the tokens back from Streamflow when the lock expires — this is the same as any other Solana wallet/token custody situation.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is this the same $PAYR used elsewhere in PayRequest?">
    Yes — the same \$PAYR token used in PayRequest's Solana pump.fun integration.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="PayRequest Plans" icon="crown" href="/business-settings/payrequest-plans">
    See what's included in Premium and how it compares to paying by card
  </Card>

  <Card title="Solana Pay" icon="wallet" href="/payment-processing/solana-pay">
    Accept Solana payments from your own customers
  </Card>
</CardGroup>