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Which VPS should I start with?+

Start is a practical home for a small site or private gateway. Orbit adds memory and CPU for several services. Vector, Pulse, Nova and Apex support larger workloads. Compare the exact resource numbers and leave room for updates, data growth and recovery.

Does annual billing automatically save money?+

No. Each billing term has its own listed catalogue price. The comparison and checkout show the full amount and its monthly equivalent. Choose the term that fits your project after reviewing the total.

Why is Moldova priced differently?+

Moldova reduces the base VPS price by 5%. The resource allocation and platform privacy standard stay the same. Optional paid extras retain their stated prices. The summary separates the regional reduction from those extras.

Is traffic really unmetered?+

The listed VPS plans include unmetered transfer on a shared uplink of up to 2 Gbps. Dedicated plans have their own port specifications. Actual throughput depends on the route, destination, contention and workload; unmetered describes the transfer allowance, not a guaranteed constant speed.

Which extras are optional?+

Additional IPv4 addresses and enhanced 2,000 Gbps L3/L4 DDoS protection are priced options in the VPS configurator. Control-panel software that requires a commercial licence still requires that licence. Review every line before checkout.

Can I change the server size later?+

Yes. The server overview lets you review another plan and the applicable adjustment before confirming. Protect the change with a recovery point. A move to a smaller disk may require a migration instead of an in-place reduction.

Do I need to upload identity documents?+

No identity-document upload is required for a VPS account. Use an alias and keep your access key private. Domain registrations can require accurate private registrant details according to the extension.

What does the no-logs policy cover?+

We do not collect VPS packet contents or build activity profiles from customer traffic. The account still needs the service, billing, security and support records described in the data policy. Your guest OS and applications have their own logging settings.

What does DMCA ignored mean?+

A DMCA-format notice does not trigger automatic removal of a customer service. Reports are assessed under the platform policy and applicable service rules. Exploitation, malware, fraud and attacks remain prohibited.

Can I run my own VPN?+

Yes. You control the guest system and may run a private gateway within the acceptable-use policy. Configure its authentication, encryption, firewall and logging deliberately. A private VPS account does not automatically configure your VPN software.

Is every payment network private?+

No. Public-chain transactions can expose addresses, amounts and timing. Monero is a separate available method. Review the characteristics of the network and wallet you choose; an alias-based hosting account does not change a blockchain.

Which payment methods are available?+

Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Litecoin, Monero, USDC on Ethereum, USDT on Tron and USDT on Ethereum. These are eight methods across seven assets. Only use the network shown on the selected invoice.

Can I pay USDT on any network?+

No. Choose either the Tron or Ethereum USDT method, then use that exact network. A token with the same ticker on another network is not the same supported payment.

What if my quote expires?+

Reopen the invoice and obtain a current quote before transferring. Do not rely on an expired QR or screenshot. If a transfer was already made late, keep the reference and transaction identifier and request a review.

Will my wallet be charged automatically?+

A crypto invoice does not grant access to your wallet. You decide when to transfer. Renewal settings and account credit are controlled in Billing; review the selected action and amount before confirming.

Can I download my invoice?+

Yes. Billing keeps the order references and invoice records together. Open an invoice to inspect its service, amount and payment method, then download the record for your own bookkeeping.

How quickly is a VPS ready?+

VPS deployment is designed to finish within 60 seconds after the payment step is complete. The order timeline leads to connection details and the control panel. Dedicated machines follow their specific preparation sequence.

Are backups included?+

Daily encrypted backups retain seven recovery points. You can also create on-demand snapshots before a change. For databases, use an application-consistent export and test a restoration; a disk snapshot alone is not a guarantee of transaction consistency.

Can I reinstall the operating system?+

Yes. Reinstall is available from the server controls with a confirmation of the target machine. Preserve the required data before proceeding, choose the image deliberately and verify the new SSH host fingerprint afterwards.

Who manages the operating system?+

You control the guest OS, applications, updates, access keys and application data. We maintain the underlying platform and help with infrastructure issues, migration planning and recovery workflows. Support can help you find a path without taking permanent control of your application.

What happens if I lock myself out?+

Use the console to inspect access and firewall settings. Keep it available while testing changes. If you need help, include the server reference and the symptom in a private support conversation, without sending a private key or wallet secret.

Do I keep ownership of my domain?+

Yes. Keep yourself or your authorised organisation as the registered holder. Official privacy or redaction is enabled where the extension supports it; this does not require transferring ownership to a proxy service.

Is privacy available for every extension?+

Eligibility and published fields differ by registry and extension. The registration record must stay accurate. Review the resulting WHOIS or RDAP publication rather than assuming every field can be hidden.

Can I use my own nameservers?+

Yes. Choose managed DNS or supply custom nameservers. Changing nameservers delegates the whole zone, so copy mail, verification and subdomain records before a switch.

Is migration assistance free?+

Yes. We help inventory the move, prepare the destination, agree on a cutover and verify the service. Keep the source available through the rollback window. Share a plan and service details, not your private keys.

How can I contact support privately?+

Open a conversation in the client area. Keep the server or invoice reference with the message so the engineer can follow the context. Replies and attachments should contain only the information needed to solve that issue.

What is the first-server refund window?+

Your first standard VPS has a 30-day refund window from initial activation. The policy explains eligibility, excluded domain and licence charges, and returning crypto in the same asset and network.

Can I stop renewing without a call?+

Yes. Manage renewal from Billing. The service remains available through its paid period when renewal is disabled. Export data and verify recovery copies before the final service date.

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