Donations for Increased Storage - Revision history

KazVee: Use {{Template:VPSInfo}} for VPS Info

2025-08-31T18:33:32Z

Use {{Template:VPSInfo}} for VPS Info

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	The storage space, once increased, stays with your account forever. If you switch hosting plans, the storage transfers with your account. If you go inactive and your account is archived, the storage space will still be there years from now when you renew your account.		The storage space, once increased, stays with your account forever. If you switch hosting plans, the storage transfers with your account. If you go inactive and your account is archived, the storage space will still be there years from now when you renew your account.

	~~For users~~ who need more than 7000 MB of storage~~, we offer~~ a ~~range of [https://heliohost.org/vps/~~ VPS ~~plans], starting at only $4 a month, with storage options ranging from 50 GB to 300 GB, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront~~.		Users who need more than 7000 MB of storage can upgrade to a VPS. {{Template:VPSInfo}}

	== How to Donate ==		== How to Donate ==

KazVee: Update VPS details to show starting price of $4/month

2025-08-31T17:22:17Z

Update VPS details to show starting price of $4/month

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	The storage space, once increased, stays with your account forever. If you switch hosting plans, the storage transfers with your account. If you go inactive and your account is archived, the storage space will still be there years from now when you renew your account.		The storage space, once increased, stays with your account forever. If you switch hosting plans, the storage transfers with your account. If you go inactive and your account is archived, the storage space will still be there years from now when you renew your account.

	For users who need more than 7000 MB of storage, we offer a range of [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS plans] with storage options ranging from 50 GB to 300 GB, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.		For users who need more than 7000 MB of storage, we offer a range of [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS plans], starting at only $4 a month, with storage options ranging from 50 GB to 300 GB, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.

	== How to Donate ==		== How to Donate ==

KazVee: Add subheader level to Crypto Verification Timescales

2025-05-23T22:20:40Z

Add subheader level to Crypto Verification Timescales

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	# The '''transaction amount'''		# The '''transaction amount'''

	== Crypto Verification Timescales ==		=== Crypto Verification Timescales ===

	Please be aware that crypto donations can take time to verify. In the case of XMR and AEON, these can take several days to verify and are not recommended.		Please be aware that crypto donations can take time to verify. In the case of XMR and AEON, these can take several days to verify and are not recommended.

KazVee: Update storage upgrade info to reflect automated process & add Further Support section

2025-04-05T02:26:14Z

Update storage upgrade info to reflect automated process & add Further Support section

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	Users can increase storage on their [[:Morty\|Morty]], [[:Tommy\|Tommy]], or [[:Johnny\|Johnny]] account by making a one-time donation of $5 USD for each additional 1000 MB they wish to add. In this way, an account can be increased to a maximum of 7000 MB.		Users can increase storage on their [[:Morty\|Morty]], [[:Tommy\|Tommy]], or [[:Johnny\|Johnny]] account by making a one-time donation of $5 USD for each additional 1000 MB they wish to add. In this way, an account can be increased to a maximum of 7000 MB.

	~~Users who donate to increase their~~ account storage and ~~later request a server move~~ will ~~have their increased storage carry over as part of the~~ account ~~transfer~~.		The storage space, once increased, stays with your account forever. If you switch hosting plans, the storage transfers with your account. If you go inactive and your account is archived, the storage space will still be there years from now when you renew your account.

	For users who need more than 7000 MB of storage, we offer a range of [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS plans] with storage options ranging from 50 GB to 300 GB, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.		For users who need more than 7000 MB of storage, we offer a range of [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS plans] with storage options ranging from 50 GB to 300 GB, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.
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	== How to Donate ==		== How to Donate ==

	To ~~make a donation for additional~~ account ~~storage~~, please visit [https://heliohost.org/~~donate~~/ heliohost.org/~~donate~~]~~. You can donate via PayPal or the cryptocurrencies listed on the page~~.		To upgrade the storage space on your account, please visit: [https://heliohost.org/dashboard/storage/ heliohost.org/dashboard/storage/]

			This process is fully automated, so you do not need to contact an admin to increase your storage space.

	In some countries, you can donate using a Debit or Credit Card, so PayPal will act as the card payment processor, but you will not need a PayPal account. If this option is available to you, after clicking on the yellow PayPal button, you should see the 'Donate with Debit or Credit Card' option.		In some countries, you can donate using a Debit or Credit Card, so PayPal will act as the card payment processor, but you will not need a PayPal account. If this option is available to you, after clicking on the yellow PayPal button, you should see the 'Donate with Debit or Credit Card' option.

	[[File:donate-debit-credit-card.png]]		[[File:donate-debit-credit-card.png]]

			== Crypto Donations ==

			If you prefer to donate with crypto, please visit [https://heliohost.org/donate/ heliohost.org/donate]. You can donate using the cryptocurrencies listed on the page.

			Please make sure you consider transaction fees/gas when sending, so it comes out to ~$5/1000MB. After making the crypto donation, please create a post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum] so the donation can be verified and your account storage increased. Make sure you provide:
			# Your '''username'''
			# The '''currency type'''
			# The '''transaction time'''
			# The '''transaction amount'''

			== Crypto Verification Timescales ==

			Please be aware that crypto donations can take time to verify. In the case of XMR and AEON, these can take several days to verify and are not recommended.

			== Other Payment Methods ==

	{{Danger\|Please note that:		{{Danger\|Please note that:
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	** Donations of Microsoft Rewards points [https://helionet.org/index/topic/62006-hh561624-can-i-donate-via-microsoft-rewards/#findComment-280045 can take between at least 2 months] and [https://helionet.org/index/topic/63324-hh830443-donations-via-bing/#findComment-285484 sometimes even up to 6 months] to be received.}}		** Donations of Microsoft Rewards points [https://helionet.org/index/topic/62006-hh561624-can-i-donate-via-microsoft-rewards/#findComment-280045 can take between at least 2 months] and [https://helionet.org/index/topic/63324-hh830443-donations-via-bing/#findComment-285484 sometimes even up to 6 months] to be received.}}

	== ~~After Donating~~ ==		== Further Support ==

	~~== PayPal Donations ==~~

	After donating via PayPal, please create a post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum] with your '''account username''' and '''PayPal transaction ID''' so the donation can be verified and your account storage increased.

	~~== PayPal Transaction ID ==~~

	Some users are hesitant to provide their PayPal transaction ID. Please refer to this post by a PayPal employee explaining that [https://www.paypal-community.com/t5/Refunds-and-cancellations/OK-TO-RELEASE-PAYPAL-TRANSACTION-ID-NUMBER/td-p/719651 providing your transaction ID to your seller is perfectly safe].

	~~== Crypto Donations ==~~

	Please make sure you consider transaction fees/gas when sending, so it comes out to ~$5/1000MB. After making the donation, please create a post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum] with your '''account username''', '''currency type''', '''transaction time''' and '''transaction amount''' so the donation can be verified and your account storage increased.

	=~~= Crypto Verification Timescales ==~~		If you have issues making a donation for increased storage, or have any questions, please don't hesitate to post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. To enable us to offer the best and most efficient support, make sure you provide:
			# Your '''username'''
	~~Please be aware that crypto donations can take time~~ to ~~verify. In~~ the ~~case of XMR~~ and ~~AEON~~, ~~these can take several days to verify and are not recommended.~~		# Your '''domain name'''
			# Your '''server name'''
			# Details about your query or issue, including any '''error message(s)''' received

KazVee: Add headers for clarity, use 'Vanilla Visa Gift Cards' name for searchability, add punctuation

2025-02-05T23:36:42Z

Add headers for clarity, use 'Vanilla Visa Gift Cards' name for searchability, add punctuation

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	{{Danger\|Please note that:		{{Danger\|Please note that:
	* Vanilla Gift Cards cannot be used for Morty or Tommy accounts or for the purchase of paid services when the payment is processed by PayPal		=== Vanilla Visa Gift Cards ===
	** Vanilla Visa ~~made the decision in 2019 to discontinue~~ support for PayPal		* Vanilla Visa Gift Cards cannot be used for Morty or Tommy accounts or for the purchase of paid services when the payment is processed by PayPal.
	* Microsoft Rewards points cannot be used for Tommy accounts or for the purchase of paid services.		** Vanilla Visa discontinued support for PayPal in 2019.

			=== Microsoft Rewards ===
			* Microsoft Rewards points cannot be used for Morty or Tommy accounts or for the purchase of paid services.
	** Donations of Microsoft Rewards points [https://helionet.org/index/topic/63324-hh830443-donations-via-bing/#findComment-285484 cannot be traced back to the individual who made them]. Microsoft combines everything and sends it to us without including any information about the dates of individual donations or details about the people who made them.		** Donations of Microsoft Rewards points [https://helionet.org/index/topic/63324-hh830443-donations-via-bing/#findComment-285484 cannot be traced back to the individual who made them]. Microsoft combines everything and sends it to us without including any information about the dates of individual donations or details about the people who made them.
	** Donations of Microsoft Rewards points [https://helionet.org/index/topic/62006-hh561624-can-i-donate-via-microsoft-rewards/#findComment-280045 can take between at least 2 months] and [https://helionet.org/index/topic/63324-hh830443-donations-via-bing/#findComment-285484 sometimes even up to 6 months] to be received.}}		** Donations of Microsoft Rewards points [https://helionet.org/index/topic/62006-hh561624-can-i-donate-via-microsoft-rewards/#findComment-280045 can take between at least 2 months] and [https://helionet.org/index/topic/63324-hh830443-donations-via-bing/#findComment-285484 sometimes even up to 6 months] to be received.}}

KazVee: Add Morty to list of services Vanilla Visa cannot be used as payment on & improve phrasing for clarity

2025-02-05T15:34:22Z

Add Morty to list of services Vanilla Visa cannot be used as payment on & improve phrasing for clarity

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	{{Danger\|Please note that:		{{Danger\|Please note that:
	* Vanilla Gift Cards cannot be used for Tommy accounts or for the purchase of paid services when the payment is processed by PayPal		* Vanilla Gift Cards cannot be used for Morty or Tommy accounts or for the purchase of paid services when the payment is processed by PayPal
	** ~~A decision by~~ Vanilla Visa in 2019 ~~was made~~ to discontinue support for PayPal		** Vanilla Visa made the decision in 2019 to discontinue support for PayPal
	* Microsoft Rewards points cannot be used for Tommy accounts or for the purchase of paid services.		* Microsoft Rewards points cannot be used for Tommy accounts or for the purchase of paid services.
	** Donations of Microsoft Rewards points [https://helionet.org/index/topic/63324-hh830443-donations-via-bing/#findComment-285484 cannot be traced back to the individual who made them]. Microsoft combines everything and sends it to us without including any information about the dates of individual donations or details about the people who made them.		** Donations of Microsoft Rewards points [https://helionet.org/index/topic/63324-hh830443-donations-via-bing/#findComment-285484 cannot be traced back to the individual who made them]. Microsoft combines everything and sends it to us without including any information about the dates of individual donations or details about the people who made them.

KazVee: Removed 'as of' date for storage limit increase, unneeded since Wiki timestamps track changes

2025-02-05T15:16:04Z

Removed 'as of' date for storage limit increase, unneeded since Wiki timestamps track changes

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	All HelioHost hosting accounts receive 1000 MB of Disk Space.		All HelioHost hosting accounts receive 1000 MB of Disk Space.

	Users can increase storage on their [[:Morty\|Morty]], [[:Tommy\|Tommy]], or [[:Johnny\|Johnny]] account by making a one-time donation of $5 USD for each additional 1000 MB they wish to add. In this way, an account can be increased to a maximum of 7000 MB ~~(As of 1/25/2025)~~.		Users can increase storage on their [[:Morty\|Morty]], [[:Tommy\|Tommy]], or [[:Johnny\|Johnny]] account by making a one-time donation of $5 USD for each additional 1000 MB they wish to add. In this way, an account can be increased to a maximum of 7000 MB.

	Users who donate to increase their account storage and later request a server move will have their increased storage carry over as part of the account transfer.		Users who donate to increase their account storage and later request a server move will have their increased storage carry over as part of the account transfer.

Ookmakyi: Added warning about using Vanilla Gift Cards

2025-02-05T05:13:02Z

Added warning about using Vanilla Gift Cards

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	{{Danger\|Please note that:		{{Danger\|Please note that:
			* Vanilla Gift Cards cannot be used for Tommy accounts or for the purchase of paid services when the payment is processed by PayPal
			** A decision by Vanilla Visa in 2019 was made to discontinue support for PayPal
	* Microsoft Rewards points cannot be used for Tommy accounts or for the purchase of paid services.		* Microsoft Rewards points cannot be used for Tommy accounts or for the purchase of paid services.
	** Donations of Microsoft Rewards points [https://helionet.org/index/topic/63324-hh830443-donations-via-bing/#findComment-285484 cannot be traced back to the individual who made them]. Microsoft combines everything and sends it to us without including any information about the dates of individual donations or details about the people who made them.		** Donations of Microsoft Rewards points [https://helionet.org/index/topic/63324-hh830443-donations-via-bing/#findComment-285484 cannot be traced back to the individual who made them]. Microsoft combines everything and sends it to us without including any information about the dates of individual donations or details about the people who made them.

Ookmakyi: Updated storage space to new limit

2025-02-05T04:52:03Z

Updated storage space to new limit

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	All HelioHost hosting accounts receive 1000 MB of Disk Space.		All HelioHost hosting accounts receive 1000 MB of Disk Space.

	Users can increase storage on their [[:Morty\|Morty]], [[:Tommy\|Tommy]], or [[:Johnny\|Johnny]] account by making a one-time donation of $5 USD for each additional 1000 MB they wish to add. In this way, an account can be increased to a maximum of ~~6000~~ MB.		Users can increase storage on their [[:Morty\|Morty]], [[:Tommy\|Tommy]], or [[:Johnny\|Johnny]] account by making a one-time donation of $5 USD for each additional 1000 MB they wish to add. In this way, an account can be increased to a maximum of 7000 MB (As of 1/25/2025).

	Users who donate to increase their account storage and later request a server move will have their increased storage carry over as part of the account transfer.		Users who donate to increase their account storage and later request a server move will have their increased storage carry over as part of the account transfer.

	For users who need more than ~~6000~~ MB of storage, we offer a range of [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS plans] with storage options ranging from 50 GB to 300 GB, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.		For users who need more than 7000 MB of storage, we offer a range of [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS plans] with storage options ranging from 50 GB to 300 GB, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.

	== How to Donate ==		== How to Donate ==

KazVee: Update note about not using Reward Points for Tommy/paid services

2025-01-17T18:00:20Z

Update note about not using Reward Points for Tommy/paid services

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	== How to Donate ==		== How to Donate ==

	To make a donation for additional account storage, please visit [https://heliohost.org/donate/ heliohost.org/donate]. You can donate via PayPal~~, Microsoft Points, Brave Creators,~~ or the cryptocurrencies listed on the page.		To make a donation for additional account storage, please visit [https://heliohost.org/donate/ heliohost.org/donate]. You can donate via PayPal or the cryptocurrencies listed on the page.

	In some countries, you can donate using a Debit or Credit Card, so PayPal will act as the card payment processor, but you will not need a PayPal account. If this option is available to you, after clicking on the yellow PayPal button, you should see the 'Donate with Debit or Credit Card' option.		In some countries, you can donate using a Debit or Credit Card, so PayPal will act as the card payment processor, but you will not need a PayPal account. If this option is available to you, after clicking on the yellow PayPal button, you should see the 'Donate with Debit or Credit Card' option.

	[[File:donate-debit-credit-card.png]]		[[File:donate-debit-credit-card.png]]

			{{Danger\|Please note that:
			* Microsoft Rewards points cannot be used for Tommy accounts or for the purchase of paid services.
			** Donations of Microsoft Rewards points [https://helionet.org/index/topic/63324-hh830443-donations-via-bing/#findComment-285484 cannot be traced back to the individual who made them]. Microsoft combines everything and sends it to us without including any information about the dates of individual donations or details about the people who made them.
			** Donations of Microsoft Rewards points [https://helionet.org/index/topic/62006-hh561624-can-i-donate-via-microsoft-rewards/#findComment-280045 can take between at least 2 months] and [https://helionet.org/index/topic/63324-hh830443-donations-via-bing/#findComment-285484 sometimes even up to 6 months] to be received.}}

	== After Donating ==		== After Donating ==