/MicrosoftRewardsAutomaton

For Research Purposes Only (of course): Automate collection of Microsoft Bing rewards points

Primary LanguagePython

MicrosoftRewards

For Research Purposes Only (of course).

Automate collection of Microsoft Bing Rewards points

  • Searches Bing in PC, MS Edge and Mobile
  • Completes daily quizzes / offers
  • Auto-updates web drivers to ensure Microsoft registers queries and provides points
    • Retries 3 times if points not registered

Install

  1. Clone repo
  2. Create login.json file at root directory with your account name and password
    1. See login.example.json for example
  3. Install dependencies: python -m pip install -r requirements.txt

Dependencies

  • Requires python 3.7+ (Tested with python 3.10.x)
  • Tested on Windows 10 (should work in mac/linux)

Run

Locally

cd to MicrosoftRewards from root or use python MicrosoftRewards/SearchBingNews.py.

Examples:

  • Get all command arguments / more info
    • python SearchBingNews.py -h or --help
  • Run everything headless (should be default daily for all runs)
    • python SearchBingNews.py -q --headless
  • Run 1 search (-n 1), in PC mode (-d 1), with debug on to save screenshots:
    • python SearchBingNews.py -d 1 -n 1 --debug

Automated Daily

Windows Task Scheduler

Google how to set up a task in the scheduler. Reference WindowsTaskScheduler_Example.xml for correct settings for windows 10

Make sure it is executing python SearchBingNews.py -q --headless to get all points

For running in Task Scheduler without a window popping up and stealing focus See: https://www.howtogeek.com/tips/how-to-run-a-scheduled-task-without-a-command-window-appearing/

Linux

use crontab -> figure it out yourself. Can use a docker container if desired.

Troubleshooting

  • If mobile doesn't register points, but you are eligible, you may need to update/change the user agent. On your personal phone, google "My User Agent" and update spoof_browser function of Driver.py
    • NOTE: Mobile points are only available for 'Level 2' Microsoft Rewards users.
  • If you get an error regarding unsupported drivers, you may need to update your browser(s) (This app automatically downloads the latest edge/chrome webdrivers)

Inspiration / Credit