Pre-activation Requirements
Account Preparation
Prepare a valid email address
Prepare a phone number (for verification)
Determine VPS configuration needs
Network Environment
Use a US Residential IP (Critical Factor)
Ensure the IP is clean and geolocated in the US
MPChat Funds Preparation
Prepare $10–30 equivalent in USDT (Vultr uses hourly billing; requires pre-funding)
Recommended to deposit $20–50 as initial funds
Detailed Steps
Phase 1: MPChat Virtual Card Preparation
USDT Deposit
Path: MPChat App → Wallet → Deposit
Copy the USDT deposit address
Transfer sufficient USDT ($50+ recommended)
Wait for network confirmation
Apply for a US MPCard
Path: MPChat App → MPCard → Apply for New Card
Issuing Country: Must select "United States"
Card Type: Virtual Card (Instant generation)
Securely record the Card Number, Expiry, and CVV
Funds Transfer
Path: MPChat App → Wallet → Transfer
From: MP Wallet (USDT)
To: MPCard (USD)
Amount: $25–40 (For account funding)
Phase 2: Vultr Account Registration
Visit Official Site to Register
Access vultr.com using a US IP
Click "Create Account" or "Sign Up"
Enter email address and password
Account Verification
Complete email verification
Perform phone number verification (optional)
Fill in basic personal information
Account Review
Vultr typically approves accounts instantly
Once approved, you can proceed to fund the account
Phase 3: Account Funding and Payment Verification
Enter Funding Page
Click "Billing" (top right) after logging in
Select "Make Payment"
Click "Add Funds"
Select Funding Amount
Amount | Recommendation | Use Case
$10 | ⭐⭐ | Testing purposes
$25 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Personal projects
$50 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Long-term use
$100+ | ⭐⭐⭐ | Enterprise use
MPCard Information Entry
Source: MPChat App → MPCard → Card Details
Card number: 16-digit virtual card number
Expiration: Expiry (MM/YY)
CVV: 3-digit security code
Name on card: Pinyin is recommended
Billing Address Entry (Critical Step)
Country: United States
Use a professional US address generator
Example Format:
Plaintext
Address Line 1: 1234 Cloud Avenue City: Seattle State: WA ZIP Code: 98101
Payment Verification & Account Activation
Instant Verification
Vultr will perform a small authorization hold (refunded immediately)
Verifies card validity and address matching
Account Funding
Funds are added to the balance immediately after successful payment
Balance is displayed in the account summary
You can now start deploying VPS instances
Function Verification
Test creating a small VPS instance
Verify SSH connection functionality
Check control panel access
Vultr VPS Configuration Options
Parameter | Option Example | Recommended Choice |
Server Type | Cloud Compute, Optimized Cloud | Select based on needs |
CPU Type | AMD EPYC, Intel CPU | AMD offers high value |
Operating System | Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, Windows | Ubuntu 20.04 LTS |
Datacenter | 17 Global Locations | Choose the nearest location |
Vultr VPS Pricing Plans
$2.5/mo: 1vCPU, 512MB RAM; Small proxy, testing
$5/mo: 1vCPU, 1GB RAM; Personal websites, blogs
$10/mo: 1vCPU, 2GB RAM; Small to medium apps
$40/mo: 4vCPU, 8GB RAM; Enterprise apps, databases
Detailed Steps to Deploy a VPS
Select Deployment Method
Log in to control panel → Click the "+" button
Select "Deploy New Server"
Select Server Type
Cloud Compute (Standard Cloud Server)
Bare Metal (Bare Metal Server)
Block Storage (Block Storage)
Select Server Location
Choose the nearest location based on your audience
Test network latency for different locations
Consider data compliance requirements
Select Operating System
Linux Distributions (Free)
Windows Server (Additional charge)
Custom ISO (Advanced users)
Select Server Specs
Number of CPU cores
RAM size
Storage type and capacity
Bandwidth quota
Other Configurations
Server hostname
Add SSH keys
Startup script settings
Firewall rules
Final Deployment
Confirm monthly cost
Click "Deploy Now"
Wait for server initialization (5–10 minutes)
Troubleshooting Guide
Payment Verification Failure
Common Causes: Address info mismatch; card risk limits; suspicious IP address
Solutions: Use a more detailed/real address; ensure MPCard balance is sufficient; switch to a clean US residential IP
Account Review Issues
Review Failed: Provide real personal info; use US address and phone; contact support to explain
Verification Delay: Usually instant; contact support if delayed; check spam folder; consult progress via live chat
Account Management Guide
Resource Management
Instance Management: Start, stop, reboot, reinstall servers
Snapshot Management: Create system snapshots for backup
Monitoring: CPU, RAM, bandwidth usage statistics
Firewall: Configure inbound and outbound rules
Expense Control
Balance Alerts: Set low balance alerts
Usage Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of resource consumption
Cost Analysis: View detailed billing records
Security Best Practices
SSH Security Configuration
Use SSH key authentication
Disable root password login
Change default SSH port
Firewall Configuration
Open only necessary ports
Restrict IP access ranges
Regularly audit rules
System Security
Regularly update system patches
Install fail2ban protection
Configure automatic security updates
Tips and Suggestions
Cost Optimization
Choose the right plan for your needs
Use snapshot features to save time on reinstallation
Monitor bandwidth usage to avoid overage
Performance Optimization
Choose the appropriate datacenter location
Use SSD storage for better IO performance
Optimize system configuration for performance
Backup Strategy
Create system snapshots regularly
Configure automated backup scripts
Test recovery process reliability
Vultr Special Features
One-Click Apps: WordPress, Docker, Game Servers, etc.; quickly deploy popular apps; save configuration time
Block Storage: Scalable additional storage; independent of instance lifecycle; expand/shrink as needed
Private Network: Internal communication between instances; increases security; reduces public bandwidth usage
Recommended Next Steps
Server Initialization: Complete basic security setup; update system patches and software packages; configure firewalls and security groups.
App Deployment: Install necessary runtime environments; deploy websites or apps; configure domain resolution and SSL certificates.
Maintenance: Set up system monitoring alerts; regularly check system logs; establish backup and maintenance plans.
By following this guide, you can successfully use an MPChat virtual card to create and manage VPS cloud servers on Vultr. Vultr uses a pre-funded model with hourly billing, making it ideal for flexible usage needs. It is recommended to start testing with a small plan and adjust configuration as needed. Remember to monitor your balance and usage regularly to ensure continuous and stable service operation.