If you are using hourly-billed virtual machines, enabling auto-recharge helps ensure uninterrupted service. Onidel will automatically top up your account if your current balance is insufficient to cover the estimated usage for the next 24 hours.

To enable auto-recharge, please follow these steps:

1. Go to the **Billing** menu from the left sidebar.

2. Click on **the Payment Details** tab.

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3. You will see a list of your saved payment methods. If you do not have one, click **Add Payment Method** and choose your preferred option.

   ![](https://cw.hypercore-internal.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBNUT09IiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--9366899ce80ca71311f64fa6c126cd56a0422be3/recharge2.png)

4. Once at least one payment method is saved, the **Auto Recharge** option will appear.

5. Click **Enable Auto-recharge** to activate the feature.

6. The **default recharge amount is A$10 / USD $10 / EUR €10.** You can change this amount using the dropdown and click **Update** to save.

If you have any problems, please [open a support ticket](https://cloud.onidel.com/account/tickets/new) for further assistance.