OCS Solutions Frequently Asked Questions

 

We have prepared a list of the most frequently asked questions with their answer. To view each FAQ category, click table of contents below or scroll down for topics. If you have a question that isn’t listed here, please contact us. We’ll be glad to help.

General FAQs

How long have you been in business?
OCS Solutions has been in business since 1997.
Where are you located?
We are located in the beautiful renaissance city of Florence, Alabama, in the northwestern part of Alabama. Our servers are co-located in several datacenters, geographically dispersed for redundancy, uptime, and distance to network backbones.
What is your business status?
OCS Solutions, Inc. is an incorporation in the State of Alabama in the United States. We are licensed by the state of Alabama and the city of Florence.
Do you have any references or testimonials?
Yes, please check the bottom section of our homepage for client feedback, our google my business, or our facebook reviews.
How do I call OCS?
Please call our main number, 256-764-4035. You may also send us a text message to 256-973-9996..

Domain Registration FAQs

How do I register a domain name?
The process is easy and instant! Simply go to OCS Domains to register your domain. If you are a school, government organization, or company that wishes to pay with a check or purchase order, please contact us before your purchase and we’ll prepare an estimate for your accounting team.
How do I transfer my domain name to OCS?
Simply visit our domain transfer page to get started. Before you transfer, you’ll want to make sure that your domain is not locked at the previous registrar and that you have at least 7 days before the domain expires.

If your domain expires in less than 7 days with the old registrar, a transfer may still be possible, but in this situation we recommend renewing with your old registrar and waiting 60 days (required by ICANN) to begin the transfer to us.
How do I renew my domain?
You’ll receive a notice at least 30 days out advising you to renew your domain. Payment instructions are provided in the email. If you need help logging into your account or renewing the domain, please contact us and we’ll be glad to help.

It is important not to let your domain lapse. If it does, your domain may be suspended. After a grace period, your domain name will enter a status called redemption. In this phase, only you can renew it, but a redemption fee of at least $80 (depends on domain extension) may be charged. OCS has no control over this additional fee for late renewals, so we urge you to renew your domain name before expiration.
Can my domain name be set to automatically renew?
Yes. During checkout you’ll have this option, or you can request this at any time by contacting us.
Can I add private registration to my domain?
Yes. For a small fee, you can add this option during checkout, or you can request this at any time by contacting us.
Do I have to transfer or register my domain with OCS to host it?
No, you may register your domain anywhere and host it with us. We do think you will like our low domain registration prices, however, so we encourage you to check them out first before buying.

Web Hosting FAQs

What kind of hosting do I need?
The answer to this question largely depends on your needs and budget. Our cPanel and Plesk web hosting is best for small to medium-sized websites with no specific needs. If you have a larger site, we may need to create a custom web hosting plan for you.

If you are unsure as to what you need, please contact us and one of our representatives will help you choose the perfect solution.
Do you allow SSH access?
Yes, we offer SSH on all of our Linux-based servers.
Can I get a dedicated IP address?
Yes, we offer dedicated IP addresses. Please keep in mind that IPv4 addresses are limited and that justification may be required for additional addresses. You no longer need a dedicated IP address for SSL as our servers support SNI.
Do you support Java?
We do support Java on our virtual dedicated and dedicated servers, but it is currently unsupported on our shared hosting systems.

Development FAQs

What development systems and technologies do you use or work with?
One of our strongest assets is our depth of experience in multiple development methodologies. We have extensive experience with PHP, C#/.NET, C/C++, Python, Ruby, and Assembly Language. We develop most websites in PHP or C# and write most desktop software in C# (for Windows), C/C++ or Python (for Linux). For low-level development (embedded, device drivers, etc.) we use C or Assembly.

The language we choose depends upon the features you need in your project, the type of environment it will be running in, and your long-term support needs.
What kinds of websites can you build?
Any site you can imagine! They're all fully responsive (mobile friendly) and maintain cross browser compatibility. We have done simple one-page websites, complicated e-commerce stores, online magazines, portfolio displays, software-as-a-service websites, and countless other varieties. There are no limits.
What is your hourly rate?
We charge $90 an hour. This is billed in quarter hour increments with a minimum of one hour.
Who owns the finish product?
With the exception of financed projects, we develop under a work-for-hire agreement. As such, you own full rights to the software or website we make for you. If the project is financed, you do not acquire full rights or ownership until after the agreement is paid. If your account becomes past-due or falls into default we reserve the right to withhold access to the website or software until all invoices are paid.

Billing FAQs

What forms of payment do you accept?
We currently accept the following methods of payment:

  • All major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover)
  • PayPal
  • Personal and Business Checks
  • Purchase Orders
  • Wire Transfers
  • Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Etherium, Litecoin, etc.)
Our online ordering systems only handle major credit cards and PayPal. If you wish to pay with checks, purchase orders, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency, please contact us before ordering to make arrangements.
What are your payment terms?
Payment is due in advance of services rendered, and due upon receipt of invoice. An invoice becomes overdue after 10 days and services are subject to suspension.

If you pay via purchase orders, checks, or wire transfers, we can offer NET-30 and NET-60 payment terms upon approval.
I may be late with my payment. How do I make payment arrangements?
If you feel you are going to be late with a payment, please contact us as soon as possible. Depending on the type of service, we can usually make payment arrangements. We are flexible but need to know in advance to prevent automatic suspension and to work out the best possible solution with you.
Do you charge a late or reconnection fee?
We reserve the right to charge a late or reconnection fee, depending on the type of service, payment history, and past due amount.
I wish to pay by check. Where do I mail my payment?
OCS Solutions
PO Box 3355
Florence, AL 35630
United States of America
How do I cancel my account?
Log in to your account and look for the cancel services link. It varies based on the type of account you have. But in general it is found on the left hand side or on the options button of the service in question. If you don’t see it, please contact us and we’ll be glad to help.
 

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We Accept Cards, PayPal & Most Digital Crypto-Currency

We accept all forms of credit, debit, pre-paid and gift cards. We also convenitently accept most forms of digital crypto-currency such as Bitcon, Ethereum, Dash and more.

We Accept Checks & Purchase Orders

Personal checks, company checks and purchase orders are gladly accepted. Purchase orders and NET term arrangements are subject to approval. Cash may be sent securely to our physical address.