Question 1

What is Doprax?

Accepted Answer

Doprax is a cloud hosting platform for your apps, websites and APIs. Rather than tying you to one datacentre, it puts virtual machines from several providers — ProVM, Hetzner, OVH, Vultr and Gcore among them — behind a single dashboard, one balance and one set of tools. Everything is pay-as-you-go from a prepaid balance, so you are billed for the hours you actually run.

Question 2

What services does Doprax offer?

Accepted Answer

Virtual machines across several cloud providers and regions, with snapshots, firewalls, domains and DNS. Container Platform for running containerised apps without managing a server yourself. App Market — hundreds of pre-configured apps you can deploy in one click onto a VM or the Container Platform. AI agents that can create, deploy and manage your infrastructure for you, if you want them to. All of it draws on the same prepaid balance.

Question 3

Do I need technical expertise to use Doprax?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. Our user-friendly interface makes it easy for anyone to deploy and manage VMs. Although, basic knowledge of Linux and programming language will come in handy.

Question 4

How many cloud providers and locations does Doprax support?

Accepted Answer

Doprax offers virtual machines from several providers — including Doprax VMs, Hetzner, OVH, Vultr and Gcore — across many regions worldwide.

Question 5

Where are Doprax VMs hosted?

Accepted Answer

We offer global coverage, allowing you to choose providers with data centers from multiple regions in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa for better performance.

Question 6

How quickly can I deploy a virtual machine?

Accepted Answer

You can deploy a virtual machine in seconds with just a few clicks, thanks to our one-click installation feature. No complicated setup required.

Question 7

Will you help transfer from my current web host?

Accepted Answer

We offer free migration assistance! Sign up with a credit card and contact support@doprax.com to get started.

Question 8

Is my data secure on Doprax VMs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Connections are encrypted, and you get firewalls and access controls to protect your data.

Question 9

How does Doprax use AI in its platform?

Accepted Answer

Doprax uses conversational AI agents to help you create, deploy, and manage your infrastructure faster. They automate provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and optimization — while you stay in full control. Nothing is changed without your confirmation.

Question 10

Is the AI layer mandatory to use Doprax?

Accepted Answer

No. You can fully manage your VMs, apps, DNS, firewall, deployments, and snapshots manually. AI is optional — it simply provides a faster, easier workflow.

Question 11

What security measures are in place for AI-driven operations?

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AI only interacts with your Doprax resources through secure APIs. It cannot access your VM internals, private data, or files. All actions require confirmation, and everything is logged for transparency.

Question 12

How does Doprax AI help optimize costs?

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AI analyzes your usage and recommends ways to save money — such as shutting down idle VMs, choosing cheaper VM sizes or regions, or preventing unexpected bandwidth overage on DO/Vultr. Final decisions are always yours.

Question 13

Can I deploy or run AI/ML workloads on Doprax?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Doprax supports ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and FastAPI model serving. You can run inference workloads on regular CPUs. GPU and large-scale training support are not yet available.

Question 14

How does the App Market work?

Accepted Answer

Browse hundreds of pre-configured apps and deploy them with one click to your VMs or Container Platform. No setup required—just select an app, choose your infrastructure, and it's ready to use instantly.

Question 15

Where do apps get deployed?

Accepted Answer

Apps can be deployed to either Virtual Machines or the Container Platform, depending on their compatibility. Each app listing clearly indicates which infrastructure types it supports.

Question 16

Are App Market apps free to use?

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Most apps are free to use. You only pay for the infrastructure resources (VMs or containers) they run on. Our transparent pay-as-you-go pricing means you're only charged for actual compute usage.

Question 17

How do I know if an app is reliable?

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Every app has user ratings, reviews, and an issue tracker. The community helps identify and resolve problems together. Check ratings and recent feedback before deploying to make informed decisions.

Question 18

Can I submit my own app to the market?

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Yes! The App Market is open to all developers. Submit your app and make it available to thousands of users. Share your tools, monetize your work, or contribute to the community.

Question 19

How does billing work?

Accepted Answer

Doprax uses a pay-as-you-go prepaid wallet. Your available balance is deducted continuously based on the hourly cost of your active services. Common reasons your balance might drop: 🛑 Stopped servers still bill (resources like IP and disk are still reserved) 📊 Traffic overages (metered and held daily once you exceed your plan's allowance) 💾 Snapshots (snapshot storage costs are deducted from your balance daily) ✅ To stop all charges: You must completely Delete the server. Stopping it is not enough.

Question 20

Which payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

You can top up your balance with: All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, etc.) 300+ cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, USDT and ETH Google Pay and Apple Pay on supported devices Add credit under Billing → Top up.

Question 21

Why is my balance negative?

Accepted Answer

While your main wallet balance usually doesn't go below zero, your Available Balance can become negative if your accrued usage (like traffic overages or hourly server costs) exceeds your funds. If your available balance stays negative, your services may be automatically frozen and even deleted. 💳 Action required: Please top up your account to clear the pending charges and keep your services running smoothly.

Question 22

Why is my burn rate / daily charge higher than expected?

Accepted Answer

The "Estimated daily spending/burn rate" on your dashboard is just a projection based on your currently active servers and recent traffic. Not actual usage, you won't get charged for the based on estimate number. > 💡 We charge you for actual usage, not the estimate. To see exactly what you are paying for: 1️⃣ Go to Account → Billing Overview 2️⃣ Open the Ledger & Breakdown tab 3️⃣ Scroll down to the Ledger table 4️⃣ Click Breakdown on any entry to see the exact unit price, quantity, and math behind the charge.

Question 23

Why am I still being charged when my server is stopped?

Accepted Answer

⏸️ Stopping a server does not stop billing. When a server is stopped, it still reserves space on the host node, keeps its data on the disk, and holds onto its public IP address. Because the underlying cloud provider still charges for these reserved resources, the hourly rate continues. ✅ To stop all charges, you must completely Delete the server. *(Tip: You can create a snapshot before deleting if you want to restore your data later!)*

Question 24

I don't recognize a charge on my account

Accepted Answer

Before reaching out, we highly recommend checking the Ledger Breakdown: 1️⃣ Go to Billing → Balance 2️⃣ Click Breakdown next to the charge for a full receipt showing exactly what it was for (e.g., traffic overage, snapshot storage). If it still doesn't look right, please reply with the Charge ID or Date, and our billing team will investigate it for you! 🕵️‍♂️

Question 25

Payment is pending / waiting for confirmations

Accepted Answer

Crypto payments go through on-chain confirmations before they credit to your account. ⏳ Please wait 15–30 minutes and then refresh your balance. Different coins have different confirmation times — BTC can take longer than TRX or TON.

Question 26

Transaction confirmed on blockchain but balance is still $0

Accepted Answer

Please contact support with your transaction hash or NowPayments payment ID. Our team will look it up and credit your account manually if everything checks out.

Question 27

I sent the wrong amount

Accepted Answer

If the amount you sent is less than required, the payment may be automatically rejected by NowPayments. Please share your transaction hash and the amount sent — our team will check if it can be manually credited or advise on next steps.

Question 28

Can I request a refund?

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Yes, refunds are possible. To process your refund request: 1. Ensure you have no active services on your account 2. You won't be able to create new services until the refund is processed ⚠️ Note: Refunds may take up to two weeks to complete, depending on your bank.

Question 29

Can I transfer my balance to a different account?

Accepted Answer

Balance transfers between accounts are not supported at this time. Your balance stays in your account and can be used for any services on Doprax.

Question 30

What is the minimum balance needed to create a server?

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To create a server (VM or App Space), you need enough available balance — not just your wallet balance. > 💡 Available balance = your wallet minus unbilled accrued charges (hourly compute already building up, usage/traffic, and any pending charges). Minimum for any plan: at least $3.00 available. For plans costing $30/month or more (estimated): You also need 10% of the plan's estimated monthly cost in available balance (whichever is higher). Example: a ~$50/mo plan needs about $5.00 available. ⚠️ Also blocked on the create page if: your estimated runway is 2 days or less — top up first, then try again. 💳 Add credit under Billing → Top up if the create page shows a balance warning.

Question 31

How long does a card-to-card or Rial payment take to confirm?

Accepted Answer

Card-to-card and Rial payments are confirmed automatically. ⏱️ This takes up to 2 hours but usually much faster (15 minutes). If your payment has been waiting longer than 2 hours, please contact support with your receipt and we will prioritize it.

Question 32

I paid but it hasn't been confirmed — what should I do?

Accepted Answer

Please contact support with a photo or screenshot of your payment receipt, but only if: 1. you have waited for more than 2 hours for the payment to be confirmed 2. you have created a confirmation request in the Rial payment page. Our finance team will verify it and credit your account manually — usually within a few hours during business hours.

Question 33

I transferred the wrong amount

Accepted Answer

Please share the receipt showing the exact amount transferred. Our finance team will review it and adjust your balance accordingly.

Question 34

How do I make a card-to-card or Rial payment?

Accepted Answer

To top up via card-to-card or Rial: 1. Go to Billing → Top Up → Rial Payment 2. follow the instructions on the page and Transfer the amount to the provided card number3. enter the last 4 digits of the card number in the box to start the automatic verification of the payment Your payment will get verifid automatically and your balance will be credited within 15 minutes (up to 2 hours).

Question 35

My newly created server has been on 'Starting' for a long time

Accepted Answer

⏱️ New servers usually start within 1–3 minutes. If your server has been on Starting for more than 15 minutes: 1. Delete the VM from your dashboard 2. Create a new one and wait a few minutes

Question 36

My server has been on 'Starting' for a long time

Accepted Answer

🔄 Try recovering the server from your dashboard: 1. Use Reboot first 2. If that doesn't help, try Hard stop, then Start again ⚠️ Important notes: Reboot and Hard stop only work after the server has finished initial provisioning (i.e. it is no longer in its first-time Starting phase). If the VM is still being created for the first time, these buttons may not help — wait a few minutes or delete and create a new server instead Hard stop is available only on ProVM servers Don't repeat reboot / hard stop many times — if it still won't come up, stop and ask for help

Question 37

I can't restart or delete my stuck server

Accepted Answer

1. Try Hard stop, then Start again 2. You can also try Rescue mode to fix the issue. ⚠️ Important notes: Hard stop is available only on ProVM servers Rescue mode is available only on Hetzner and OVH servers

Question 38

My server is not responding at all

Accepted Answer

📡 First, check whether your server is reachable or blocked in your region: 👉 Go to [check-host.net](https://check-host.net), enter your server's IP, and run a Ping check. If every location shows timeout / no route → the server may be genuinely down If only your country or region is red but others are green → it's likely a regional ISP block If everywhere is green → the server is reachable on the network; the problem is something else (SSH, a specific port, your app, etc.)

Question 39

Server doesn't respond to ping (timeout / no route)

Accepted Answer

📡 A ping timeout or no-route error can mean two very different things: 🚧 Your server's IP is blocked by your ISP or regionally (server is fine, but you can't reach it) ❌ The server is genuinely down or crashed The fastest way to tell them apart: 👉 Go to [check-host.net](https://check-host.net), enter your server IP, and run a Ping check. If some countries are green and yours is red → it's a regional block If everyone gets a timeout → your server has a real problem

Question 40

My server OS crashed and won't boot

Accepted Answer

💥 OS crash / won't boot needs investigation by our support team. Please contact support with your server ID or server IP.

Question 41

The delete button is greyed out or not working

Accepted Answer

🔄 The server may be in a transitional state. 1. Wait a few minutes and try again 2. If still blocked, contact support

Question 42

Can not delete my server

Accepted Answer

🔄 We understand the urgency. Our team can force-delete the server to stop billing. Please provide your server ID.

Question 43

I can't connect via SSH (connection refused / access denied / timeout)

Accepted Answer

🔑 SSH won't connect? Here's what to check: 1. Is the server reachable or blocked in your region? 👉 Go to [check-host.net](https://check-host.net), enter your server's IP, and run a Ping check. If every location shows timeout / no route → the server may be genuinely down If only your country or region is red but others are green → it's likely a regional ISP block If everywhere is green → the server is reachable on the network; the SSH issue is likely client-side, port-related, or affecting the dashboard web terminal too

Question 44

I'm completely locked out — can't SSH and the web terminal doesn't work

Accepted Answer

🔒 Locked out of both SSH and the web terminal?

Question 45

The web terminal in the dashboard won't load or keeps disconnecting

Accepted Answer

🖥️ The dashboard web terminal connects to your server over SSH (port 22) from Doprax's side — not from your browser directly. Regional ISP blocks on your IP do not affect the web terminal. First, check whether the server itself is up: 👉 Go to [check-host.net](https://check-host.net), enter your server's IP, and run a Ping check. If every location shows timeout / no route → the server is likely down — try reboot / hard stop / rescue If everywhere is green → the server is up; the web terminal issue needs investigation

Question 46

I want to change or replace my IP address

Accepted Answer

IP changes are possible only on Hetzner servers. You can change the IP through the VM detail page on your dashboard.

Question 47

I'm having a problem changing my IP address

Accepted Answer

🔄 IP change issues need a quick look from our team. Please describe what happens when you try to change the IP (error message, greyed-out button, new IP not working, etc.) and your server ID or server IP when you contact support.

Question 48

I don't know which ports are open on my server

Accepted Answer

It depends on your provider on Doprax: Hetzner — only 80, 443, and TCP 19000–19100 (Node/Proxy) are available. UDP is not available. Other ports (e.g. 22, custom ports) are not available. OVH & ProVM — all ports are available. Other providers (Vultr, DigitalOcean, Scaleway, etc.) — fewer restrictions than Hetzner, but not completely unrestricted like OVH/ProVM. Also check your OS firewall (`ufw status` / `iptables -L`) if a port should be open but still fails.

Question 49

A specific port I need is blocked (not Hetzner-related)

Accepted Answer

Check your server's firewall with `ufw status` or `iptables -L`. Make sure the port is allowed and the service is listening on the correct interface.

Question 50

Can I upgrade my server's RAM or CPU after creation?

Accepted Answer

Server upgrades (resize) are not available. You can create a new server with the desired specs and migrate your data manually.

Question 51

How do I migrate to a larger server?

Accepted Answer

Take a snapshot of your current server, create a new server with the desired plan, and restore from the snapshot. Contact support if you need assistance.

Question 52

Can I downgrade to a smaller plan?

Accepted Answer

Downgrades are also not available in-place. Create a new smaller server and migrate your data manually.

Question 53

Why does traffic unlock daily? / How doprax charges for traffic

Accepted Answer

📅 Your traffic quota resets on the 1st of every calendar month — not a rolling 30-day window, and not tied to the day you created the server. Does the quota unlock gradually? It depends on the provider: Hetzner & GCP — you get the full monthly quota from day 1. It does not unlock gradually. Vultr, DigitalOcean, UpCloud — the quota unlocks gradually over the month, so your usable allowance grows day by day and reaches the full amount by month end. ProVM (unlimited plans) — no quota to unlock at all, see below. How traffic is charged: 1. Within your included quota — no extra traffic charge (usage counts against the monthly total) 2. Beyond included quota — overage is metered and charged at your provider's rate (e.g. per 100GB block on Hetzner), deducted from your wallet 3. Billing cadence — overage is charged in small daily amounts (a nightly true-up), not one lump sum, and not "held until a rolling window resets" — the quota itself simply resets on the 1st of next month ✅ Unlimited traffic plans (e.g. most ProVM servers) are exempt from daily allowance and overage rules — there is no monthly cap to unlock and no per-GB traffic charge.

Question 54

What is the extra traffic cost for my provider?

Accepted Answer

💸 Overage pricing depends on your provider, plan, and region: Hetzner — extra traffic is billed per 100GB block (rounded up) once you pass your included monthly quota, which resets on the 1st of each calendar month (not a rolling window). Roughly $0.26/100GB in EU/US, $1.98/100GB in Singapore (Singapore's upstream cost is much higher). ProVM — unlimited traffic on most plans; no per-GB overage OVH — effectively unlimited outbound traffic; no overage on our panel Vultr / DigitalOcean — around $0.02/GB over the unlocked allowance GCP — per-GB, region-dependent 📋 To see what you were charged: Billing → Balance → Breakdown on any traffic line item.

Question 55

My traffic quota ran out — what happens to my server?

Accepted Answer

⚠️ It depends on the provider and whether you have balance for overage: Hetzner / metered plans — once your included monthly quota is used up, overage is charged in 100GB blocks from your wallet as small daily charges (not one lump sum). Your server keeps running as long as overage can be deducted; if your available balance stays negative, services may be automatically frozen until you top up. ProVM (unlimited) — there is no monthly cap; this usually doesn't apply. 📊 Check Billing → Balance and your server's traffic graph. The quota itself also refreshes automatically on the 1st of next month — there's no 30-day window to wait out.

Question 56

I used less than my quota but was still charged overage

Accepted Answer

🤔 A few things can make traffic billing look wrong at first glance: 1. Reset timing — all providers, including Hetzner, reset the quota on the 1st of the calendar month (never a rolling 30-day window) — double-check which calendar month the charge falls in 2. Daily allowance vs monthly quota — on Vultr, DigitalOcean, and UpCloud the allowance unlocks gradually, so you can be within the monthly total but over today's unlocked slice (see *plan traffic vs daily allowance* above). This does not apply to Hetzner or GCP, which get the full quota from day 1 3. Multiple servers — traffic from all VMs on the account adds up toward the same quotas Please share the charge date or Ledger entry ID and we'll review the traffic logs with you.

Question 57

Can I buy or register a domain on Doprax?

Accepted Answer

🚫 No — Doprax is not a domain registrar. We do not sell domains, register new ones, or transfer domains in for you. You need to buy and manage your domain elsewhere (Cloudflare, Namecheap, your registrar, etc.), then connect it to your VM from the dashboard.

Question 58

How do I connect my own domain to my server?

Accepted Answer

🌐 Custom domains are connected from the VM Domains tab (v2 dashboard → open your VM → Domains). Steps: 1. Click Add domain and enter a name you already own (e.g. `app.example.com`) 2. At your registrar or DNS host, create an A record pointing that name to your VM's public IPv4 3. Back in Doprax, click Verify — we check public DNS (via 8.8.8.8) that the name resolves to that IP ✅ Once verified, the domain is linked to that VM. ⚠️ Important: Doprax does not create DNS records for custom domains — you must set the A record yourself.

Question 59

What is the free automatic subdomain?

Accepted Answer

🎁 Each VM can get one automatic subdomain included — at no extra charge. From your VM → Domains tab, request an automatic subdomain. The platform creates a random name under `librekit.com` (for example `abc123xy.vmcode.librekit.com`) and handles DNS for you via Cloudflare. Notes: Your VM must have a public IPv4 before a subdomain can be created The subdomain is tied to that VM — if you delete the VM, the domain linkage goes with it Older `dopraxrocks.com` subdomains are retired; new ones use `librekit.com`

Question 60

My domain won't verify — what should I check?

Accepted Answer

🔍 Verification only succeeds when public DNS shows an A record → your VM's IPv4. Checklist: 1. The A record at your registrar points to the exact IPv4 shown in the Domains tab (not an old IP) 2. You're verifying the same hostname you added (e.g. `app.example.com`, not the apex unless you added it) 3. DNS has propagated — changes can take from a few minutes up to 24–48 hours 4. No conflicting records — remove or fix old A records pointing elsewhere ❌ Not supported today: CNAME-only verification, IPv6-only records, or verifying through Doprax's DNS editor (there isn't one for custom domains). Use a tool like [dnschecker.org](https://dnschecker.org) to confirm the A record is visible globally before clicking Verify again.

Question 61

Can I add MX, TXT, CNAME, or other DNS records in Doprax?

Accepted Answer

🚫 No — Doprax is not a full DNS hosting panel for custom domains. For domains you own, you manage all DNS records (A, MX, TXT, CNAME, wildcard, etc.) at your registrar or DNS provider. The dashboard only lets you: Add / remove a domain name on the VM Verify that your A record points to the VM's IPv4 Automatic librekit.com subdomains get DNS created for you server-side (including Cloudflare proxy) — you cannot toggle CDN/proxy settings in the UI.

Question 62

Can I use my own domain instead of subdomains?

Accepted Answer

✅ Yes — bring any domain you already own. Doprax does not register domains for you. On your VM → Domains → Add domain, then at your DNS provider create an A record to your VM's IPv4 and click Verify. See "How do I connect my own domain to my server?" in this section for the full step-by-step.

Question 63

IPv6 is not reachable on my server

Accepted Answer

IPv6 is not available on every provider. It is requested automatically when the server is created on Hetzner, Vultr, DigitalOcean and Scaleway. On OVH, Gcore and GCP no IPv6 address is assigned at creation, and on ProVM it depends on the node your server landed on. If your provider does assign one, you will see the address on the VM detail page in your dashboard. If it is there but unreachable, check that your OS has it configured (`ip -6 addr`) and that your firewall isn't dropping IPv6.

Question 64

How do I configure IPv6 on my server?

Accepted Answer

First check whether your server has an IPv6 address at all — one is assigned at creation on Hetzner, Vultr, DigitalOcean and Scaleway, but not on OVH, Gcore or GCP. The VM detail page in your dashboard shows it. If there is an address, configuring it is an OS-level task: netplan on Ubuntu, `/etc/network/interfaces` on Debian, NetworkManager on Rocky, AlmaLinux and Fedora. If the address is assigned but traffic still doesn't flow, contact support with your server ID and we'll check the provider side.

Frequently asked questions

About Doprax

The platform

Providers & locations

Getting started

Doprax AI

The AI layer

Costs & AI workloads

App Market

Using the App Market

Publishing an app

Payments & billing

Unexpected charge / billing question

Crypto payment not credited

Refund request

Transfer balance to another account

Insufficient balance to create a server

Card-to-card / Rial payment not credited

My server isn't working

Won't start / stuck on 'Starting'

Not responding / unreachable / won't boot

Can't delete server

Server settings & access

Can't SSH into server

IP address — blocked or change

Port not accessible / firewall question

Server upgrade / resize

Traffic quota & overage pricing

Domains & DNS

Networking (IPv6)

Provider questions

Hetzner firewall & port restrictions

Abuse / acceptable use policy

Choosing a server

Billing model — hourly vs monthly

Traffic & bandwidth

OS and software options

Server creation limit

Minimum deposit

VPS for specific use case

Affiliate / referral program