ETH — Ethereum
Pay with Ethereum for offshore VPS hosting
Yes, you can buy a VPS with Ethereum. After you send ETH, the payment typically confirms in about 12 block confirmations, roughly 2 minutes on mainnet, then provision takes under a minute. No account with OnionVPS or the payment processor is required, and there is no identity verification. Choose Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, or Optimism—Arbitrum or Base settle faster.
Settles in seconds on layer-2 networks. Use Base or Arbitrum unless you specifically need mainnet.
- Networks
- Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism
- Confirmations
- 12
- Time to provisioning
- ~2 minutes
- Privacy rating
- ●○○ — Transparent ledger
- Minimum order
- $6
- Underpayment tolerance
- 3%
- Invoice lifetime
- 90 minutes
- Processor
- OxaPay
Paying with ETH, honestly
Ethereum's ledger is transparent: every transaction is public, though no identity is attached at the protocol level. This means your payment details are visible on-chain, but your personal identity is not tied to your address unless you link it elsewhere. We accept Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism. For lower fees and quicker settlement, choose Base or Arbitrum; use mainnet only if you specifically need it.
Users who hold ETH often use it to pay for hosting to avoid exchanging to fiat. It suits hobbyists and operators who want anonymity and control over their payment rail. It is a poor fit if you need to pay by card or invoice, or if you are in a jurisdiction with restrictive crypto laws. For occasional small orders, the $6 minimum may be off-putting.
How to pay with Ethereum
Configure the server
Choose a plan, a location and a billing term at checkout. No account is created.
Select ETH as the payment method
An invoice appears with a fresh Ethereum 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 12 confirmations
About 2 minutes on Ethereum. 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 Ethereum payment take?
12 confirmations, roughly 2 minutes on Ethereum, then under a minute to provision.
Is paying with Ethereum 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 Ethereum networks do you accept?
Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism. 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 I underpay or overpay my ETH invoice?
A small underpayment is tolerated: up to 3% of the invoice total is accepted. Overpayments are handled per the refund window of 7 days. If you send significantly less or more, contact our 24/7 encrypted ticket desk for assistance.
Can I get a refund if I pay with Ethereum?
Yes, refunds are available within 7 days of payment, in line with our money-back window. Refunds are issued in cryptocurrency, likely ETH or a stablecoin, to the original payment address. Beyond that window, refunds are not guaranteed; see our terms for details.