Can't log on during free to play event

[Torqueo]

I was able to play for a few hours and logged off. Tried logging in the other day to get an error saying I didn't have a valid license (I do) or I didn't have a subscription (why would I pay for one during a free to play event?)

I don't understand why I was able to play a few days ago, but I can't now. The game is free to play until the 30th. Why can't I log on anymore?

[DrWho2010]

you only get 4 days of consecutive play time from when you first log in. if you logged in for only a few hours and then didn't play for "a few more days" then you wasted your free login time. sorry to say.

[Mesarthim]

https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodes...logincampaign/

Big box near the bottom explains the details. But to save time I'll just copy the relevant bit that DrWho mentioned:

"Once activated, the free login period will end once it reaches the allotted free play duration regardless of whether you actually play the game."

Now you know for the next time.