NoctHost does not charge a card per month. You fund a prepaid balance with cryptocurrency, and servers bill against that balance by the hour. This one page explains exactly how that flow works, what a deposit does, how long it takes, which coin to pick, and why top-ups are final, so you know what to expect before you send anything.
For coin-specific details there are dedicated guides for Bitcoin and USDT; this is the shared model they all build on.
The prepaid balance model
Your account holds a balance denominated in USD. You top it up by sending crypto; the amount is converted to USD at the rate when it confirms and added to your balance. Servers then draw from that balance hourly. There is no card on file, no monthly invoice, and no auto-charge, when the balance runs low you simply top up again.
The deposit flow, step by step
- Register with just an email, no card, no KYC
- Open Profile and click Add funds, then choose an amount
- Pick a coin from 300+ options (BTC, ETH, USDT, LTC and more). USDT starts at $5, other coins at $20
- Send the exact amount to the address / hosted invoice shown
- Wait for the network confirmation. The balance credits automatically
- Deploy a server; it is live in about 60 seconds
Tip: The balance credits on its own once the network confirms. You do not need to email support or paste a transaction hash. If you already sent it, just wait for the confirmation.
Which coin should you use?
| Coin | Why pick it | Watch out for |
|---|
| USDT | Stable value, no volatility | Pick the right network (TRC-20 vs ERC-20) |
| Bitcoin (BTC) | Universally supported | Public ledger, pseudonymous, not private |
| Litecoin (LTC) | Fast, cheap confirmations | Public ledger like BTC |
If you just want no volatility, USDT is simplest, but send it on the network the invoice specifies, or the funds can be hard to recover.
Timing, confirmations and what the balance is
Crediting waits for a network confirmation, so timing depends on the coin and network congestion, often minutes, sometimes longer for Bitcoin. Top-ups are final: balance is prepayment for hosting, spent by the hour, and is not refundable or payable out. Because the minimum top-up is small and billing is hourly, you never have to commit more than you are about to use.
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Email signup, pay with crypto or card, hourly billing. Trying a box costs cents: destroy it when you are done.
Deploy a serverFrequently asked
- Do I have to deposit a fixed amount?
- No. You choose how much to add. It sits as a prepaid balance and servers bill hourly against it, so you can top up small and often or add a larger buffer.
- What happens if I send the wrong coin or network?
- Always send the exact coin and network the invoice shows. Sending on the wrong network (for example USDT on ERC-20 when TRC-20 was requested) can make funds hard to recover. Check before you send.
- How long until my balance is credited?
- It credits automatically after a network confirmation, usually minutes, longer during congestion. No manual step is needed on your side.
- Can I get my balance back?
- No - top-ups are final and balance is not refundable. It stays as credit for servers here, spent by the hour. The practical protection is the low minimum top-up: fund a little, use it, fund again.