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How credits work
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Credits are prepaid service-months. One Managed DNS zone uses one credit each month while it is active. Optional services such as Failover, Backup MX, Tertiary DNS, and HTTPS forwarding each use an additional credit per month.

Buy a balance that fits your setup; the system draws from it automatically as your active services renew. Credits never expire — your balance lasts until your services consume it.

[See pricing](https://www.zoneedit.com/pricing/)



Worked examples
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ConfigurationCredits / monthCredits / year1 domain with Managed DNS1121 domain with Managed DNS and Failover2245 domains with Managed DNS5603 Managed DNS domains, Failover on one, Backup MX on one560

One balance, pooled across your account
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A 60-credit balance can cover any mix of active services. Credits are pooled, not tied to a single domain.

60 credits / year

Managed DNS × 3 zones36





Failover × 112





Backup MX × 112











Ready to choose a balance?
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Pick a pack that fits your domains and services. You can top up at any time.

[See pricing](https://www.zoneedit.com/pricing/)