Get Account Credits Through Charitable Giving

The only way to add balance to your PublicZone account - and 100% of your payment goes to charity.

We don't collect money from domain registrations and renewals. Instead, when you need credits for subdomains, you donate through our Tiltify campaign. Every dollar you donate goes to your selected charity, and we give you 2x the value in PublicZone credits. It's the same cost to you, but your money does more good.

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You Donate

Directly to charity via Tiltify

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We Verify

We take $0 cut.
100% goes to charity.

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You Build

Use 2x credits to register domains

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Before You Donate

Important steps to follow

  • Don't have an account yet? Create one here before donating.
  • When donating, use the same email address associated with your PublicZone account. This is how we match your donation to your account.
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Make Your Donation

Contribute any amount through Tiltify by clicking on one of the buttons below

This is how you fund your PublicZone account. Contribute any amount through Tiltify, and your donation goes 100% to charity you selected. Click on one of the buttons below to donate.

Remember to use the same email address associated with your existing PublicZone account!

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Receive 2x Credits

Get double the value

For every $1 you donate, we add $2 to your PublicZone account:

  • Donate 5 in US$/CA$/GBP/EUR → Get US$ 10 in credits (2 years of domains)
  • Donate 25 in US$/CA$/GBP/EUR → Get US$ 50 in credits (10 years of domains)
  • Donate 50 in US$/CA$/GBP/EUR → Get US$ 100 in credits (20 years of domains)
  • Donate 100 in US$/CA$/GBP/EUR → Get US$ 200 in credits

Note: There's no currency exchange. All currencies are treated as in USD even if you donate the amount in non-USD currencies.

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Register Your Subdomains

Start building your projects

Use your account balance to register and renew subdomains for all your projects. Balances never expire.

Why We Do It This Way

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Better Value for You

Pay $1, get $2 in account balance. You get double the value compared to traditional domain providers.

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Good for the World

Your payment becomes a charitable donation. Every domain you register supports charities.

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Aligned Incentives

We're not trying to maximize profit from developers. We're trying to support the open source community while doing good in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this really the only way to add credits?

Yes. We don't accept credit cards or other payment methods directly. All account funding happens through charitable donations.

Can I still use the GitHub stars program for free credits?

Absolutely! If you have a GitHub repo with 100+ stars, you can claim $50 in free credits. Learn more →

When will I receive my credits?

Credits are typically added within 2 hours after your donation is processed.

What if I use the wrong email address?

Contact us at [email protected] with your donation receipt and correct PublicZone email. We'll manually credit your account if things check out.

Do credits expire?

Never. Your credits remain in your account indefinitely.

How much do subdomains cost?

Pricing varies by domain length and type. Check our pricing page for current rates. Most subdomains are $5/year or less.

Can I get a refund?

No. Donations are final and go directly to charity. Credits cannot be converted back to cash.

Does my donation qualify for tax deductions?

That depends on your local tax laws. You'll receive a receipt from Tiltify for your donation to Charity, which is a registered 501(c)(3)/registered charity. Consult your tax advisor.