This article explains what KAST Cloud is, how it works, and what it’s designed to do. You’ll also learn how to get started and what you need to begin using it.
What Is KAST Cloud?
KAST Cloud is a billing program for businesses that want more flexibility in how they pay for cloud services. It lets you keep your existing cloud environment while KAST handles the billing. Depending on your setup and eligibility, KAST Cloud can also offer preferential pricing.
How Does KAST Cloud Work?
To activate KAST Cloud, you’ll need:
- Proof of business (for example, a company registration certificate)
- Your last three months of cloud provider invoices
These help KAST review your account and set up billing correctly.
- You share the required business verification and recent invoices.
- KAST reviews your account to confirm setup and eligibility.
- KAST sets up the billing arrangement without changing your infrastructure.
- You pay your cloud invoices through KAST using the available payment methods (including stablecoins, where supported).
Is KAST Cloud Right for Me?
KAST Cloud is designed for businesses that:
- Already pay substantial cloud bills and want more payment flexibility
- Operate globally and prefer stablecoin settlement for some expenses
What Stays the Same When I Use KAST Cloud?
KAST Cloud is billing-only. Your technical environment does not change.
You keep:
- Your cloud infrastructure
- Your console access and account setup
- Your workloads and technical environment
- Existing commitments like Reserved Instances and Savings Plans (where applicable)
KAST handles:
- Billing setup
- Invoicing
- Payment processing (including stablecoins)
What Can KAST See (and What Stays Private)?
KAST does not access your workloads or customer data, and does not make changes to your infrastructure. KAST only sees the billing and usage metadata needed to generate invoices and support the billing relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to migrate my infrastructure to use KAST Cloud?
No, you don’t need to migrate anything to use KAST Cloud. It’s a billing-only arrangement, so your infrastructure and technical environment stay the same while KAST manages the billing layer.
Do I need to change my cloud console access or account setup?
No. You keep the same console access and the same cloud account setup. KAST Cloud is designed to avoid changes to your day-to-day workflows in your cloud environment.
Can I pay in USD instead of stablecoins?
Yes, USD payment options are available depending on your setup. KAST Cloud is built to support flexible business payments, which can include bank transfer (USD) as well as stablecoins.
Do I need to be an existing KAST customer to use KAST Cloud?
No, you don’t need to be an existing KAST customer to use KAST Cloud. It can be used as a standalone solution for businesses that want more flexibility in how they pay cloud bills.
What information does KAST have access to?
KAST does not access your workloads or customer data. KAST only accesses the billing and usage metadata needed to generate invoices and support the billing relationship, while your cloud environment stays under your control.
How long does onboarding take?
Onboarding time can vary based on how quickly the required documents are provided and the account review process. Once KAST has proof of business and recent invoices, the team can review your setup and move forward with billing configuration.