BTC — Bitcoin
Buy an offshore VPS with Bitcoin
Yes. OnionVPS accepts Bitcoin (BTC) and Lightning. Payment goes through OxaPay, which issues a fresh address per invoice, so no account or identity verification is needed. The network requires 2 confirmations; with a 10-minute block time, expect roughly 20 minutes from broadcast to provisioning, then under a minute to boot.
The most widely held asset and the easiest to acquire. The ledger is public, so pair it with a fresh address per order — which is what our checkout issues automatically.
- Networks
- Bitcoin, Lightning
- Confirmations
- 2
- Time to provisioning
- ~20 minutes
- Privacy rating
- ●○○ — Transparent ledger
- Minimum order
- $4
- Underpayment tolerance
- 3%
- Invoice lifetime
- 90 minutes
- Processor
- OxaPay
Paying with BTC, honestly
Bitcoin's ledger is transparent: every transaction is public, though no identity is attached at the protocol level. For better privacy, use Lightning, which hides amounts and counterparties behind the scenes. But note the on-chain traceability is real; OnionVPS's checkout mitigates this by auto-generating a fresh address per order, so each payment looks unrelated to the last. Choose Lightning if you want less exposure; choose on-chain for simplicity.
BTC pays for hosting when you value anonymity and final settlement over speed. It suits operators running privacy-focused services, cypherpunks, or anyone who refuses to link a card to a server. It is a poor fit if you need instant provisioning—Lightning helps, but the 20-minute wait is longer than card. It also excludes those who rely on refunds to fiat.
How to pay with Bitcoin
Configure the server
Choose a plan, a location and a billing term at checkout. No account is created.
Select BTC as the payment method
An invoice appears with a fresh Bitcoin address, the exact amount and a QR code, valid for 90 minutes at a locked rate.
Send the exact amount
Let your wallet add the network fee on top rather than deducting it from the amount — that is the most common cause of an underpayment.
Wait for 2 confirmations
About 20 minutes on Bitcoin. The status page updates live.
Receive credentials
Provisioning starts automatically and takes under a minute. Credentials are emailed to the address you supplied.
Cheapest plans, priced in USD
| Plan | Specification | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Skiff 1 | 1 vCPU · 1 GB · 20 GB NVMe | $4 |
| Cutter 8 | 4 vCPU · 8 GB · 160 GB NVMe | $34 |
| Clipper 16 | 8 vCPU · 16 GB · 400 GB NVMe Gen4 | $92 |
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Bitcoin payment take?
2 confirmations, roughly 20 minutes on Bitcoin, then under a minute to provision.
Is paying with Bitcoin private?
Transparent ledger. Every transaction is public, but no identity is attached at the protocol level. If privacy is the reason you are paying in crypto, use Monero instead.
Which Bitcoin networks do you accept?
Bitcoin, Lightning. Choose whichever your wallet or exchange supports; the fee difference between them can be substantial.
Do I need an account to pay?
No. No account with OnionVPS, and none with the payment processor. A fresh address is generated per invoice.
What happens if my Bitcoin payment is slightly short?
OxaPay tolerates underpayment up to 3% of the invoice amount. If you send less than that, the payment still clears and your server provisions normally. If you send more, the excess stays as credit on your OnionVPS account, usable against future invoices.
Can I pay with Lightning for any plan, including the $4 one?
Yes, Lightning is accepted for all plans, including the cheapest at $4 per month. The same 2-confirmation rule applies, but Lightning confirms instantly, so provisioning typically starts within a minute of your payment being received. This makes it the faster option if you need a server right away.