Introduction
As a member of the OVHcloud Startup Program, you are provided with credits to support your projects and cover your infrastructure expenses. It's important to understand how these credits can be used to pay your invoices, whether for renewing existing services or placing new orders. This guide will explain how to optimally use your credits for orders and renewals, depending on the type of service.
Key Points
- Automatic Renewal: For eligible services, your credits are automatically applied to renew your services without any action required on your part.
- New Orders:
- For eligible Public Cloud services, the credits will be automatically applied at the next billing cycle.
- For other eligible products, you will need to select "Digital Launchpad Credits" as the payment method during the order process.
Steps to Follow
1. Renewing Services
Startup Program credits are automatically applied when renewing eligible services. No action is required; the credits will be automatically deducted from your invoice during the renewal process.
2. Placing a New Order
Depending on the type of service you're ordering, here’s how to use your credits:
A. For Eligible Public Cloud Services
- Place your order: Select the Public Cloud services you need and complete the order.
- Credits Automatically Applied: At the next billing cycle, your Startup Program credits will be automatically used to cover the costs.
B. For Other Eligible Products
- Place your order: Select the eligible services you want to purchase.
- Select the Payment Method:
- At the end of the order, when asked to choose a payment method, go to the "Other payment methods" section.
- Select "Digital Launchpad Credits" as the payment method.
- Confirm Your Payment: Click "Pay" to complete the order using your credits.
Conclusion
Using your OVHcloud Startup Program credits to pay your invoices is simple, whether for renewing services or placing new orders. Eligible services for renewal are automatically covered by your credits, while for new orders, you need to select the credits during payment. By following these steps, you can optimize the use of your credits and reduce your infrastructure costs effortlessly.