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# How to Set Up Auto-Invoicing for Your Cloud Service

This guide walks you through setting up **auto-invoicing** for your cloud service. Auto-invoicing ensures your instance stays active by automatically generating and paying invoices when your credit balance runs low.

### Why Set Up Auto-Invoicing?
* **Never Miss a Payment -** Invoices are generated automatically when your credit is low.
* **Keep Instance Active -** Your cloud instance stays running without interruption.
* **Hassle-Free -** No need to manually pay invoices each time.
* **Auto-Deduct -** Payment is automatically deducted from your saved card.

### Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:

* **Active Cloud Service -** Your cloud instance is active and running.
* **Visa/Mastercard -** A valid credit or debit card (Visa or Mastercard).
* **Client Area Access -** You can log in to the client area.
* **Cloud Control Panel Access -** You can log in to the Cloud Control Panel.

### Step-by-Step Guide

###### Part 1: Add and Save Your Card Details

1. Log in to your [Client Area](https://billing.gbcloud.net/login).
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/a_1h9hu88.png =900x411)

2. You need to add credit to your account, which will generate an invoice.
|| For detailed instructions, please refer to **Steps 1–3** of our guide: [**How to Add Credit to your Cloud Account?**](https://helpdesk.gbcloud.net/en/article/how-to-add-credit-to-your-cloud-account-1kd3h7b/)

3. On the invoice page, choose pay via Visa / Mastercard and click "Pay with Chip" at the top of the invoice.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/pay-mastercard_1lcj157.png =900x585)

4. You will be redirected to the payment gateway page. Enter your card details (card number, expiry date, CVV).
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/payment-gateway_17d6pm3.png =900x504)

||| Important: Tick the box "Remember my card for future purchases" to save your card details in your account.

5. Click "Pay" to complete the payment.

|| 💡 **Note:** After payment, it may take a few minutes for the system to update. Wait a moment, then check your client area dashboard.

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###### Part 2: Set Visa/Mastercard as Your Default Payment Method

1. In the [Client Area](https://billing.gbcloud.net/login), click the menu "Hello, [your-name]!" at the top right.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/ca-menu_pi5xws.png =900x521)

2. Click on "Account Details" from the dropdown menu.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/ca-menuv2_1tisf7t.png =900x524)

3. Scroll down to the "Payment Method" section. Select "Visa / Mastercard" from the dropdown menu
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/details_1f7o3j9.png =900x594)

5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the "Save Changes" button.

###### Part 3: Enable Auto-Invoicing in Cloud Control Panel

1. Log in to your Cloud Control Panel.
[](https://cp.gbcloud.net/login)
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/login-cloud-control-panel_15hqnb2.png =900x380)

2. Click on your profile icon (top right, where it says "Hello, [your-name]!").
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/fleio-1_mdzbxe.png =900x400)

3. From the dropdown menu, click on "Clients".
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/fleio-profile_9gwodj.png =900x389)

4. On the current client tab, click the button "Configure auto invoicing".
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/fleio-client_1fu9us7.png =900x373)

5. In the pop-up window:

* Tick the box to enable auto-invoicing.
* Choose your preferred auto-deduct method:

| Method | Description |
| ---- |
| **Estimated Monthly Consumption** | Auto-deducts based on your estimated usage for 30 days. |
| **Fixed Amount** | Auto-deducts a fixed amount you set. |

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/auto-invocing_su08w0.png =900x377)

6. Click "Save" or "Confirm" to apply the settings.

| You have successfully set up auto invoicing for your cloud service.

### Verification
After completing all steps, verify that auto-invoicing is active:

1. Return to your Client Area dashboard.

2. Look for the "Credit Balance" section.

3. You should see the message:
```
Auto-pay is active.
```

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/a/45ea6b0d34729400/client-area-wallet-activ_1pyoo47.png =800x446)


This confirms that auto-invoicing is successfully enabled.

### Important Notes
* **Card Details Saved -** Your card must be saved in the system for auto-invoicing to work.
* **Sufficient Funds -** Ensure your card has sufficient funds for the auto-deduction.
* **Invoice Generation -** Invoices are auto-generated when your credit is low and before it runs out.
* **If Not Working -** If any step is missed, auto-invoicing will not work. Double-check all settings.
* **Processing Time -** After payment, wait a few minutes for the system to update the credit balance.
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### Need Further Assistance?

If you face any issues or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out — **our support team is always ready to help!**


🔧 **Need help?** [Submit a Support Ticket  ](https://billing.gbcloud.net/submitticket.php?step=2&deptid=2)
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