Overview
A pre-payment adds a positive credit balance to your DreamHost account that is applied automatically to your next charge. You make one from the Manage Payments page in your panel using a credit/debit card, PayPal, Electronic Check / ACH, or a rewards credit.
The pre-payment you submit remains on your account as a positive credit balance until a charge/service becomes due. The pre-payment credit is applied automatically to your account's next charge, and it cannot be reserved for a specific charge/service.
How do I make a pre-payment?
Payments must be made through your DreamHost panel, which offers a secure way to transmit payment data.
To make a pre-payment, navigate to the Manage Payments page.
What payment options are available?
You can use various payment options to make a pre-payment, including:
Credit/Debit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club)
PayPal
Electronic Check / ACH
Rewards Credit
There is a one-week hold on an Electronic Check / ACH before it can be used to make a payment.
See this article to learn more about how to how to make a payment using one of these options.
What happens after I make a pre-payment?
Once you make a pre-payment using any of the above payment options, your account shows a positive balance on the Manage Payments page with the amount you paid.
The DreamHost charge appears as DreamHost dh-fee.com on your bank statement.
