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== Domain name blackboxframework.org ==
== Domain name blackboxframework.org ==


The domain name should be payed each year. Currently this is USD 12.99 per year.
The domain name needs to be paid annually. Currently it costs USD 12.99 per year.
The next expiration date is September 14th, 2017.
The next expiration date is September 14th, 2019.


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].
Use a modern browser, some versions of Chrome crash. Microsoft Internet Explorer seems to work.


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 hosting ==
== EDIS server hosting ==
 
EDIS server hosting for a virtual root server package (VRS - VRS STARTER) costs EUR 4.99 plus tax per month.
The IP address of the virtual root server is 178.209.50.165, located in Switzerland.
It runs a Debian 7 (Wheezy) 32-Bit Linux operating system.


EDIS server hosting for a 'VRS - VRS STARTER' package costs EUR 4.99 per month.
The IP address of the virtual server is 178.209.50.165, located in Switzerland.
It runs a Debian 7 (Wheezy) 32Bit 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 the client area (financial aspects) login at
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 ==


For a control panel (technical aspects) login at
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.
[https://manage.edis.at/vps/?&lang=en https://manage.edis.at/vps]
use "Login with email-address and password (new system)" TODO check this, it seems not to work.


email: <edisUser>
email: <edisUser>


password: <edisPassword>
password: <edisPassword>

Revision as of 04:53, 23 August 2018

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. Currently it costs USD 12.99 per year. The next expiration date is September 14th, 2019.

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 for a virtual root server package (VRS - VRS STARTER) costs EUR 4.99 plus tax per month. The IP address of the virtual root server is 178.209.50.165, located in Switzerland. It runs a Debian 7 (Wheezy) 32-Bit 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>