---
title: "Make a One-Time Payment"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/billing/make-a-one-time-payment/"
description: "Learn how to make a one-time payment on your account without changing the payment method you have on file."
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2024-03-04"
last_modified: "2026-07-31"
---

# Make a One-Time Payment

## Introduction

Normally, your payment will be automatically deducted from the payment method you have on file. Need to use a different card for this payment? You can make a one-time payment without changing your saved information by following the instructions below.

Change Your Payment Information

Need to permanently change your current payment method? Click **[here](https://www.liquidweb.com/help-docs/changing-your-payment-information/)** for more information.

## Prerequisites

- A Liquid Web account.

## Step-by-step Instructions

1. Log into your [portal.nexcess.com](https://portal.nexcess.com/) account with your [username and password](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/account/account-security/account-recovery/), or [sign in with Google SSO](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/account/log-into-liquid-web-using-google-sso/).
2. Click the **Make a payment** button to the right of your balance at the bottom left hand corner in the [**portal.nexcess.com**](https://portal.nexcess.com/) portal. The **Make A Payment** popup will appear. By default, the full balance is shown behind a locked field.  
    ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/billing.total_due.png)

Alternative Locations to Make a Payment

**Pay now** buttons are conveniently located on the right hand sides of the **[portal.nexcess.com](https://portal.nexcess.com/)** Portal homepage and the **[Billing Center](https://portal.nexcess.com/account/billing/).** These options will also bring up the **Make A Payment** popup.

3. **Click** the **Pay full balance** toggle to unlock the payment text field.
4. Type in your desired payment amount. Your **Remaining balance** will adjust accordingly.
5. By default, the **default payment method** is used. If desired, click **Use a different payment method** to choose a **one-time payment method**.
6. Click **Continue** and proceed to review your payment details.
7. Click **Pay now** to complete your one-time payment.