The attributes behind your decision
- Amount
- Invoice currency and total
- Network
- Supported payment chain
- Costs
- Quote plus applicable fees
- Confirmation
- Checkout settlement status
Why hosting customers use crypto
The payment method works best when the customer understands the difference between the invoice, asset, exchange rate, blockchain network, wallet, network fee, and final checkout quote.
What a crypto payment for web hosting is
A crypto hosting payment converts a hosting invoice—usually denominated in a fiat currency such as USD, EUR, CHF, or GBP—into a specific amount of a supported digital asset. The customer sends that amount to the checkout address on the specified blockchain network before the quote expires.
Hosting invoice
The service price remains connected to the selected VPS, dedicated server, bandwidth, storage, license, setup fee, or renewal cycle.
Digital asset quote
The checkout system converts the invoice into the required amount of Bitcoin, a stablecoin, or another supported asset.
Match the currency and network
A token name alone does not identify a payment network. Follow the invoice instructions exactly and confirm the destination and supported chain before sending funds. Network fees and confirmation times vary.
Distinguish an estimate from an invoice
Exchange rates can change between planning and checkout. Use a calculator to estimate a budget, then follow the valid invoice quote. Account for network charges and quote expiry rather than assuming the estimate is a fixed payable amount.