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How Crypto Deposits Work at NoctHost (Prepaid Balance Explained)

By the NoctHost TeamJuly 9, 20266 min read

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 how refunds work — so you know what to expect before you send anything.

For coin-specific details there are dedicated guides for Bitcoin, USDT and Monero; 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 Billing and choose an amount to add
  • Pick a coin from 300+ options (BTC, ETH, USDT, XMR, LTC and more)
  • 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?

CoinWhy pick itWatch out for
Monero (XMR)Most private — hides sender, receiver, amountFewer wallets support it
USDTStable value, no volatilityPick the right network (TRC-20 vs ERC-20)
Bitcoin (BTC)Universally supportedPublic ledger — pseudonymous, not private
Litecoin (LTC)Fast, cheap confirmationsPublic ledger like BTC

If payment privacy is the goal, Monero is the strongest choice. 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 refunds

Crediting waits for a network confirmation, so timing depends on the coin and network congestion — often minutes, sometimes longer for Bitcoin. Unused balance is refundable in the same coin you paid with, minus network fees. Hours a server already consumed are not refundable, because that is real compute we paid the underlying provider for.

Spin one up in about a minute

Email signup, pay with crypto, hourly billing. Trying a box costs cents — destroy it when you are done.

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Frequently 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 a refund?
Unused balance is refundable in the coin you paid with, minus network fees. Hours already consumed by a running server are not refundable.

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