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== Domain name blackboxframework.org == | == Domain name blackboxframework.org == | ||
The domain name | The domain name needs to be paid annually. Initially it cost USD 12.99 per year. The last payment was € 16.59. | ||
The next expiration date is September 14th, | The next expiration date is September 14th, 2025. | ||
An automatic extension has been set up with payment via Paypal. | |||
Login at [http://name.com http://name.com] or [https://www.name.com https://www.name.com]. | Login at [http://name.com http://name.com] or [https://www.name.com https://www.name.com]. | ||
user: <dnsUser> | user: <dnsUser> | ||
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password: <dnsPassword> | password: <dnsPassword> | ||
Go to "Renew My Domains", then "My Domains list". | Go to "Renew My Domains", then "My Domains list". | ||
In the resulting list with one entry for 'blackboxframework.org' click "Renew Domain". | In the resulting list with one entry for 'blackboxframework.org' click "Renew Domain". | ||
If the user interface has been changed, look for something similar. | |||
Open the shopping cart and proceed with payment via PayPal. | |||
"WhoIs Privacy" is not really required and costs additional money. | "WhoIs Privacy" is not really required and costs additional money. | ||
Until now we are not using this option. | Until now we are not using this option. | ||
== EDIS | == EDIS server hosting == | ||
EDIS server hosting is based on a KVM Plan (KVM SMART, ID kvm_47273_211705) and costs EUR 5.99 plus tax per month. | |||
The IP address of the server is 178.209.40.72, located in Switzerland. | |||
It runs a Debian 11 (Bullseye) 64Bit Linux operating system. | |||
Payment method is set to PayPal. | Payment method is set to PayPal. | ||
Payment can be automated by a repeating transfer from a PayPal account. | Payment can be automated by a repeating transfer from a PayPal account. | ||
For | For managing financial aspects EDIS provides a web-based client area. | ||
[https://manage.edis.at/whmcs/clientarea.php https://manage.edis.at/whmcs/clientarea.php]. | |||
Login at [https://manage.edis.at/whmcs/clientarea.php https://manage.edis.at/whmcs/clientarea.php]. | |||
email: <edisUser> | |||
password: <edisPassword> | |||
Note: If the treasurer changes, customer data can be updated via the client area but some fields are read only and require a change request sent via e-mail from <edisUser> to support@edis.at. | |||
== PayPal and Gmail account == | |||
The center uses a PayPal account for collecting donations and for paying the fees. The name of this PayPal account is an e-mail address connected to the account. The e-mail address is a Google mail address (gmail.com) and the same user and password is used for the Edis customer account, the Paypal account, and the Gmail account. The PayPal account has been upgraded to a 'business account' (free of charge) in order to be able to create the 'Donate' button on the center's web site. | |||
email: <edisUser> | email: <edisUser> | ||
password: <edisPassword> | password: <edisPassword> | ||
Latest revision as of 08:19, 22 September 2024
The BlackBox Framework Center periodically spends money for its operation. This memo describes the tasks of the financial manager and the required steps/logins.
Domain name blackboxframework.org
The domain name needs to be paid annually. Initially it cost USD 12.99 per year. The last payment was € 16.59. The next expiration date is September 14th, 2025. An automatic extension has been set up with payment via Paypal.
Login at http://name.com or https://www.name.com.
user: <dnsUser>
password: <dnsPassword>
Go to "Renew My Domains", then "My Domains list". In the resulting list with one entry for 'blackboxframework.org' click "Renew Domain". If the user interface has been changed, look for something similar. Open the shopping cart and proceed with payment via PayPal.
"WhoIs Privacy" is not really required and costs additional money. Until now we are not using this option.
EDIS server hosting
EDIS server hosting is based on a KVM Plan (KVM SMART, ID kvm_47273_211705) and costs EUR 5.99 plus tax per month. The IP address of the server is 178.209.40.72, located in Switzerland. It runs a Debian 11 (Bullseye) 64Bit Linux operating system.
Payment method is set to PayPal. Payment can be automated by a repeating transfer from a PayPal account.
For managing financial aspects EDIS provides a web-based client area.
Login at https://manage.edis.at/whmcs/clientarea.php.
email: <edisUser>
password: <edisPassword>
Note: If the treasurer changes, customer data can be updated via the client area but some fields are read only and require a change request sent via e-mail from <edisUser> to support@edis.at.
PayPal and Gmail account
The center uses a PayPal account for collecting donations and for paying the fees. The name of this PayPal account is an e-mail address connected to the account. The e-mail address is a Google mail address (gmail.com) and the same user and password is used for the Edis customer account, the Paypal account, and the Gmail account. The PayPal account has been upgraded to a 'business account' (free of charge) in order to be able to create the 'Donate' button on the center's web site.
email: <edisUser>
password: <edisPassword>