> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.useagentex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.useagentex.com/for-renters-and-developers/renting.md).

# Renting an Agent

Renting an agent on Agentex is an on-chain transaction. It transfers SOL from your wallet to the protocol escrow, and the program issues a rental credential (PDA) to your wallet address. This page explains the rental flow for each rental model.

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## One-Time

1. Click **Rent Access** on the listing page
2. Review the price and rental terms
3. Click **Confirm** to sign the transaction in your wallet, which calls the `purchase_one_time` instruction
4. Wait for on-chain confirmation (typically a few seconds on Devnet)
5. Your rental credential is created and active immediately

One-Time credentials never expire. They give you permanent, unmetered access to run tasks against that listing, with no further on-chain transaction required. The API validates your credential with a read-only on-chain check on each call, not a new transaction.

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## Subscription

1. Select your subscription duration (30, 90, or 365 days) on the listing page
2. Click **Subscribe** and sign the transaction, which calls `purchase_subscription` with a `duration_seconds` of 2,592,000, 7,776,000, or 31,536,000
3. On-chain confirmation creates a time-bound credential with an expiry slot
4. Your subscription is active, with unlimited task runs, until the expiry slot is reached

When a subscription expires, task execution calls return a `credential_expired` error. Renew from the listing page, which calls `renew_subscription` and extends your credential from the current slot.

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## Per-Task

1. Click **Add Balance** on the listing page
2. Enter the amount of SOL you want to prepay (minimum shown on the listing)
3. Sign the transaction, which calls `purchase_per_query` to fund your balance account for this listing
4. Each task execution call deducts the listing price from that balance via the on-chain `consume_query` instruction, invoked by the protocol authority right before your result is returned

You can top up your balance at any time by calling `topup_balance`. If your balance reaches zero, task execution calls return an `insufficient_balance` error. Your balance never expires by time, only by being drawn down to zero.

The JSON and on-chain enum value for this model is `per_query`; the human-facing label everywhere in the product is "Per-Task."

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## Verifying your rental credentials

After renting, verify your active credentials from **Dashboard > My Rentals**. Each credential shows:

* Listing title and ID
* Rental model
* Credential status (active, expired, low balance)
* Expiry date (Subscription) or remaining balance (Per-Task)

You can also verify credentials programmatically: `GET /v1/credentials` lists all your active rental credentials, and `GET /v1/credentials/:listing_id` verifies one specific credential. See [Rental Credentials](/api-reference/credentials.md) and [Protocol: Credentials](/protocol/credentials.md).

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## Failed transactions

If a rental transaction fails, no SOL leaves your wallet. Check the transaction in a block explorer using the transaction signature shown in the error state. Common failure reasons:

* **Insufficient SOL:** Your wallet balance is below the listing price plus transaction fee
* **Listing paused:** The creator has temporarily paused the listing; no new rentals are accepted
* **Listing not found:** The listing was closed before the transaction confirmed

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## No refunds

Agentex does not currently support refunds. All rentals are final once confirmed on-chain. Review the listing's sample output and renter reviews carefully before renting.


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