Hey friends! Have you ever wanted to buy a Hetzner server but didn’t have a credit card to use? No worries, you can pay with a purchase order instead! Hetzner allows business customers to use POs for billing. This makes it easy for companies or individuals to order Hetzner accounts without needing direct payment at checkout.
The process works by submitting a PO form to Hetzner, getting it approved, and then paying the invoice later. It’s just a few simple steps to buy servers this way. I’ve done it several times for personal projects and it’s super convenient. The servers still activate right away too!
Ok, enough intro – let’s jump into the step-by-step of how to buy Hetzner accounts using purchase orders! I’ll walk through how to grab the PO form, fill it out properly, get Hetzner to approve it, confirm the order, and access your new server. By the end, you’ll be a pro at ordering Hetzner with POs!
Get PO form
Alright, let’s grab the purchase order form to start. Just head to Hetzner’s website and go to the dedicated servers section. Scroll down a bit and you’ll see a link to download their PO form. Click that to get the PDF. You can print it out to fill by hand if needed. But I like to fill it digitally right on the computer. Once you’ve downloaded it, you’re ready to start entering your details.
Full details
Now it’s time to fill out the PO form with your information. You’ll need to enter stuff like: your company name, address, contact info, and server details like model, configuration, price, etc. Take your time and fill everything out accurately. Double-check that all the required fields are complete. The server specs should match what you chose on Hetzner’s site. Make sure to include your billing terms – usually 30 days. And sign it digitally or print and sign.
Send to Hetzner
After the PO form is filled out properly, you need to send it to Hetzner for approval. Just attach the completed PDF to an email and send it to Hetzner’s PO email address listed on their site. Make sure to include any other info they require like business registration papers. This kicks off the review process on their end. They’ll make sure everything looks good and get back to you.
Wait for reply
Now we play the waiting game! It usually takes 1-2 business days for Hetzner to review and respond to the PO form. They’ll send you an email when it’s approved and processed. If anything is missing or needs clarification, they’ll let you know. So keep an eye on your inbox until you hear back confirming it’s good to go. Once approved, you can move to the next step of ordering.
Confirm order
Time to confirm the server order! Hetzner will send instructions once the PO is approved. Usually, you just click a link to finalize the order on their site. Double-check the configuration and price. Then complete the order process like normal. The server will start deploying right away even though you haven’t paid yet.
Make payment
After the server activates, Hetzner will send a proper invoice for payment. This comes separately from the order confirmation. The invoice will have bank details for sending your PO payment. Get your finance team to process the bank transfer for the invoice amount. Make sure to do this within the payment terms so you don’t have any account issues.
Server activates
If everything goes smoothly with the payment, your Hetzner server access will continue normally. You don’t have to do anything else on your end. The server will stay active as long as your payments are processed on time. Hetzner might send payment reminders as your due date approaches, so keep an eye out for those.
Log in
Your new Hetzner box is ready to go! Once ordered and activated, you can SSH in just like normal using the credentials they provide. Configure users, install software, and start using the server however you want. Enjoy having a new machine at your fingertips without needing direct payment. Pretty cool right?
Conclusion
That wraps up our guide on using purchase orders for Hetzner accounts. As we covered, Hetzner makes it simple to order servers for business use by accepting POs for payment. Just download their form, fill it out properly, get approval, confirm the order, and make payment later per the invoice. Your server will deploy immediately so you can start using it right away. POs allow you to obtain Hetzner accounts without direct payment at checkout. Great for businesses and personal projects alike. Give it a try next time you need a Linux machine! Thanks for following along.
