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  1. #1
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    Paypal authorization form

    Is it normal to be asked to fill out a paypal authorization form like this especially when I live in the US?

    http://www.zenex5ive.com/PayPalAuthorizationForm.pdf

    I've never been asked to fill anything like this before since I've ordered multiple VPS and dedicated servers and honestly I am annoyed at the host for asking me to do something like this.

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    No, it is not normal, based on my experience. Fortunately, there are plenty of hosts that don't ask for that or only ask for it if the order has indications of being fraudulent.

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    We would have only asked you to fill this form if you paid using unverified paypal account. I am sure most of the providers will do the same to avoid any issue.
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    Well I have a verified personal account. I just don't have another bank account to tie to my premier account.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lorph View Post
    Well I have a verified personal account. I just don't have another bank account to tie to my premier account.
    Please email us directly so we can check and update you. We wouldn't have asked you to fill that form for no reason.
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    Quote Originally Posted by zenex5ive View Post
    Please email us directly so we can check and update you. We wouldn't have asked you to fill that form for no reason.
    I already filled out the authorization form and sent it and your billing department confirmed it.

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    I imagine it's for the protection of both parties involved. Although, it is not something I've seen before and I can understand why you would be concerned. But with all the fraud now days, I can't say I blame them for taking such measures.
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    Well what I'm wondering now is that if it is worth the hassle to make another bank account to tie to my premier account so I don't have to fill forms like this every time.

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    If your account is verified you should not have an issue like the host said.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lorph View Post
    I already filled out the authorization form and sent it and your billing department confirmed it.
    I have updated your ticket with the reason why we needed you to fill this form. Hopefully this should clear your doubts.
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    Yes, this is normal.
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    Yes, HiVelocity and BurstNET both require it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jtodd View Post
    Yes, HiVelocity and BurstNET both require it.
    So even if I paid Hivelocity or Burstnet with a verified account, I would need an authorization form?

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    Quote Originally Posted by lorph View Post
    So even if I paid Hivelocity or Burstnet with a verified account, I would need an authorization form?
    This question will be best directed to their Sales departments directly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lorph View Post
    So even if I paid Hivelocity or Burstnet with a verified account, I would need an authorization form?
    for burst, you need to fill the authorization form for smoth and fast deployment of the server.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JLHC View Post
    This question will be best directed to their Sales departments directly.
    I know it seems irrelevant to you, but I am wondering how prevalent this requirement is, and if I can avoid future paper work by making another bank account to verify my premier account.

    I don't want to email every provider here and ask them if they require a paypal authorization form regardless of whether it is verified or not.

  17. #17
    Quote Originally Posted by lorph View Post
    So even if I paid Hivelocity or Burstnet with a verified account, I would need an authorization form?
    yes, I paid with a verified premier account and needed to send ID and a paypal authorization form (hivelocity). it's no big deal and takes literally 5 minutes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lorph View Post
    So even if I paid Hivelocity or Burstnet with a verified account, I would need an authorization form?
    Our authorization form validates that you have read our terms of service, agree to abide by our AUP and agree to the sum of which we are going to charge you for our service.
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    At BurstNET, not everyone has to fill out the authorization form. It is only necessary if you fail the auto-fraud checks we have in place. You are also only asked for it once.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BurstNET_CSM View Post
    At BurstNET, not everyone has to fill out the authorization form. It is only necessary if you fail the auto-fraud checks we have in place. You are also only asked for it once.
    Although, sending it anyways may speed up processing often, just in case you may be requested to send it after order is manually reviewed.
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