The short answer
The registry records Contabo VPS & Dedicated Server Hosting as a possible interpretation of CONTABO* SERVER. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of CONTABO* SERVER mean?
- CONTABO * SERVER
- Before the asterisk, "CONTABO" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "SERVER" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Why it shows up like this
Unreviewed registry note: A credit or debit card charge displaying CONTABO* SERVER reflects an infrastructure billing fee from Contabo GmbH for Contabo VPS & Dedicated Server Hosting. Based in Munich, Germany, the hosting provider is popular among programmers and system administrators seeking affordable cloud hardware. Similar to budget European hosting companies like Hetzner or OVH, the firm provides virtual private servers and dedicated hardware with generous storage allotments.
Unreviewed registry note: This line item appears because a server instance or storage upgrade reached its scheduled recurring contract renewal. Contabo bills its subscriptions in advance on a monthly or annual schedule. The debited amount can also reflect one-time initial provisioning setup fees or add-on software licenses such as cPanel or Windows Server.
Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios
- Unreviewed registry note: An ongoing monthly or annual contract for a VPS or dedicated storage server renewed automatically.
- Unreviewed registry note: An additional IPv4 address, storage expansion, or cPanel license was added to your existing server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was I charged a setup fee on Contabo?
Unreviewed registry note: Contabo applies a one-time setup fee on select server tiers for short-term monthly commitments.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Contabo GmbH. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- Contabo Customer Portal & Terms of Service https://contabo.com
- CFPB: Disputing Unrecognized Credit Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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