Free NAT KVMs! -- Eleven Locations! -- US, EU, GB, JP -- FreeVPS.org

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  • somiksomik OG Hostbusters

    Don't mind me, just enjoying the drama.

    I speak fluent sarcasm and broken logic. | I would agree with you, but thæn we’d both be wrong.

  • FrankZFrankZ ModeratorOG
    edited April 2023

    @ruikno please stop posting in this thread. You have received an answer to your request for a free VPS and it is time to let it go. These people are trying to do something good here for the community, lets not screw it up.
    This is not, and will not, become a drama thread.

  • sh97sh97 Top MJJ
    edited May 2023

    Hello all,

    We have some exciting news to share with you!

    We are launching 2 new locations today:

    • Phoenix, Arizona, US - #ThanksGTHost @GTHost
    • Tokyo, JP - #ThanksWebHorizon @Abdullah

    Phoenix is available in the usual 2 plans, free and donor.

    Due to the limited resources in Tokyo, we have decided to offer this location with only a donor plan, ie, to get a VPS here, a recent donation of an equivalent of 1USD (in any currency) has to be made to be eligible.
    .

    The plan is also modified to fit within available resources, so here is what you get, for now:
    1x AMD EPYC (Shared, 50%)
    768MB RAM
    10GB NVMe SSD (RAID-10)
    200GB@100Mbps

    New Website Launch

    We also have a newly revamped website now at https://freevps.org/
    This website should now contain all information related to our service.

    New OS Templates available

    We now have new OS templates - including ArchLinux, FreeBSD, OpenSUSE and of course, Debian 12 Bookworm!

    Uptime Monitoring

    Hetrixtools is set up and available at https://uptime.freevps.org/

    Thanks to @yoursunny for ndpresponder - which @FatGrizzly used to fix IPv6 on TYO.

    Have a fun time with your free VPS.
    -The FreeVPS Team!

  • This is somewhat off topic I suppose, but I saw you had a location in Northern Idaho. I'm wondering what the justification for a DC in that location is. It just seems like an usual location only near one decently sized city. Is it just that the business environment is much better in Idaho than Spokane or Calgary?

  • sh97sh97 Top MJJ

    @rockinmusicgv said:
    This is somewhat off topic I suppose, but I saw you had a location in Northern Idaho. I'm wondering what the justification for a DC in that location is. It just seems like an usual location only near one decently sized city. Is it just that the business environment is much better in Idaho than Spokane or Calgary?

    I think @crunchbits can answer that question - that node is sponsored by them

  • Hi, my primary reason for requesting the freevps is to run uptime kuma to monitor my other vps which I have bought over time here. In any case keep up the kind work you guys do, I am sure may people appreciate it.

    ThanksGTHost

    Thankscrunchbits

    ThanksScaleBlade

    ThanksPieHasBeenEaten

    Client No: 2111
    Your ID: 901940928738

    Preferred location is Chicago, USA

  • somiksomik OG Hostbusters

    @xyphos10 said:
    Hi, probably being a dummy about this but posts here refers to 'comments' or 'discussions' as shown in the profile view?

    Yes, so reply to threads (comments) and open new threads (discussions) to get the total over 50.

    @Not_Oles it is total of discussion + comments, right?

    I speak fluent sarcasm and broken logic. | I would agree with you, but thæn we’d both be wrong.

  • ScalebladeScaleblade Provider

    Finally got our looking glass up (oops), listed on the https://freevps.org website!

  • sh97sh97 Top MJJ

    @xyphos10 said:
    Hi, my primary reason for requesting the freevps is to run uptime kuma to monitor my other vps which I have bought over time here. In any case keep up the kind work you guys do, I am sure may people appreciate it.

    ThanksGTHost

    Thankscrunchbits

    ThanksScaleBlade

    ThanksPieHasBeenEaten

    Client No: 2111
    Your ID: 901940928738

    Preferred location is Chicago, USA

    Deployed, have fun!

    @somik said:

    @xyphos10 said:
    Hi, probably being a dummy about this but posts here refers to 'comments' or 'discussions' as shown in the profile view?

    Yes, so reply to threads (comments) and open new threads (discussions) to get the total over 50.

    @Not_Oles it is total of discussion + comments, right?

    Yup, that is correct.

  • Alright, I guess why not. I am going to use the free resource to add another node for my DN42 network. Would like it in Tokyo please.

    Client No: 2117
    Your ID: 532031931189

    #ThanksGTHost

    #Thankscrunchbits

    #ThanksScaleBlade

    #ThanksPieHasBeenEaten

    And, in the spirit of the Coronation of the King of 23 countries...

    Long Live the Kings of FreeVPS!!

    DM us for private tracker invite.

  • sh97sh97 Top MJJ

    @terrorgen said:
    Alright, I guess why not. I am going to use the free resource to add another node for my DN42 network. Would like it in Tokyo please.

    Client No: 2117
    Your ID: 532031931189

    #ThanksGTHost

    #Thankscrunchbits

    #ThanksScaleBlade

    #ThanksPieHasBeenEaten

    And, in the spirit of the Coronation of the King of 23 countries...

    Long Live the Kings of FreeVPS!!

    Happy to provision one for you, but as mentioned a few posts above, TYO is donation only access, ie, you need to show proof a recent donation of an equivalent of 1USD (in any currency, any organization) to get one.

  • Thanks to this thread I was able to use up my virtual card balance ;)

  • somiksomik OG Hostbusters

    @tototo said:
    Thanks to this thread I was able to use up my virtual card balance ;)

    I am confused... You used your vcard balance on "Free NAT KVMs"?

    I speak fluent sarcasm and broken logic. | I would agree with you, but thæn we’d both be wrong.

  • dosaidosai OG தோசை

    @somik said:

    @tototo said:
    Thanks to this thread I was able to use up my virtual card balance ;)

    I am confused... You used your vcard balance on "Free NAT KVMs"?

    He donated his vcc balance to archive.org and earning him a donor spot on freevps.org

  • @sh97 said:

    @terrorgen said:
    Alright, I guess why not. I am going to use the free resource to add another node for my DN42 network. Would like it in Tokyo please.

    Client No: 2117
    Your ID: 532031931189

    #ThanksGTHost

    #Thankscrunchbits

    #ThanksScaleBlade

    #ThanksPieHasBeenEaten

    And, in the spirit of the Coronation of the King of 23 countries...

    Long Live the Kings of FreeVPS!!

    Happy to provision one for you, but as mentioned a few posts above, TYO is donation only access, ie, you need to show proof a recent donation of an equivalent of 1USD (in any currency, any organization) to get one.

    Hmm. My wife is actually running a nonprofit (https://clta-mn.org) and I am the unofficial business consultant. Does that count?

    DM us for private tracker invite.

  • is local charity counted? or only global charity with English website?
    if eligible
    I'm going to use the free VPS for testing woocommerce and learning purpose
    prefered location: tokyo, jp
    Client No: 2119
    Your ID: 350523216317

    ThanksGTHost

    Thankscrunchbits

    ThanksScaleBlade

    ThanksPieHasBeenEaten

    Long live the donor's!

    proof (equivalent 2 USD)

  • sh97sh97 Top MJJ

    @terrorgen said:

    @sh97 said:

    @terrorgen said:
    Alright, I guess why not. I am going to use the free resource to add another node for my DN42 network. Would like it in Tokyo please.

    Client No: 2117
    Your ID: 532031931189

    #ThanksGTHost

    #Thankscrunchbits

    #ThanksScaleBlade

    #ThanksPieHasBeenEaten

    And, in the spirit of the Coronation of the King of 23 countries...

    Long Live the Kings of FreeVPS!!

    Happy to provision one for you, but as mentioned a few posts above, TYO is donation only access, ie, you need to show proof a recent donation of an equivalent of 1USD (in any currency, any organization) to get one.

    Hmm. My wife is actually running a nonprofit (https://clta-mn.org) and I am the unofficial business consultant. Does that count?

    I have asked the team about this, will get back to you. Ideally we would love a donation receipt.

    @selalumenang said:
    is local charity counted? or only global charity with English website?
    if eligible
    I'm going to use the free VPS for testing woocommerce and learning purpose
    prefered location: tokyo, jp
    Client No: 2119
    Your ID: 350523216317

    ThanksGTHost

    Thankscrunchbits

    ThanksScaleBlade

    ThanksPieHasBeenEaten

    Long live the donor's!

    proof (equivalent 2 USD)

    Local or International, Any charity is fine - it is all for a good cause :)

    Someone from the team will deploy your VPS soon!

  • bdlbdl OG
    edited May 2023

    @tototo said:
    Thanks to this thread I was able to use up my virtual card balance ;)

    Franciscous :lol:

  • @sh97 said:

    @terrorgen said:

    @sh97 said:

    @terrorgen said:
    Alright, I guess why not. I am going to use the free resource to add another node for my DN42 network. Would like it in Tokyo please.

    Client No: 2117
    Your ID: 532031931189

    #ThanksGTHost

    #Thankscrunchbits

    #ThanksScaleBlade

    #ThanksPieHasBeenEaten

    And, in the spirit of the Coronation of the King of 23 countries...

    Long Live the Kings of FreeVPS!!

    Happy to provision one for you, but as mentioned a few posts above, TYO is donation only access, ie, you need to show proof a recent donation of an equivalent of 1USD (in any currency, any organization) to get one.

    Hmm. My wife is actually running a nonprofit (https://clta-mn.org) and I am the unofficial business consultant. Does that count?

    I have asked the team about this, will get back to you. Ideally we would love a donation receipt.

    No worries actually. Here's one.

    DM us for private tracker invite.

  • sh97sh97 Top MJJ

    @terrorgen said:

    @sh97 said:

    @terrorgen said:

    @sh97 said:

    @terrorgen said:
    Alright, I guess why not. I am going to use the free resource to add another node for my DN42 network. Would like it in Tokyo please.

    Client No: 2117
    Your ID: 532031931189

    #ThanksGTHost

    #Thankscrunchbits

    #ThanksScaleBlade

    #ThanksPieHasBeenEaten

    And, in the spirit of the Coronation of the King of 23 countries...

    Long Live the Kings of FreeVPS!!

    Happy to provision one for you, but as mentioned a few posts above, TYO is donation only access, ie, you need to show proof a recent donation of an equivalent of 1USD (in any currency, any organization) to get one.

    Hmm. My wife is actually running a nonprofit (https://clta-mn.org) and I am the unofficial business consultant. Does that count?

    I have asked the team about this, will get back to you. Ideally we would love a donation receipt.

    No worries actually. Here's one.

    Deployed, have fun!

  • @sh97 said:
    Deployed, have fun!

    The VPS I got is supposed to have 1GB but I only got 674MB. Is that right?

    Actually, can I temporarily get 2GB for a couple days? NixOS needs some additional RAMs for installation. Once installation is done I only need 1GB.

    DM us for private tracker invite.

  • @terrorgen said:
    The VPS I got is supposed to have 1GB but I only got 674MB. Is that right?

    Yes, the kernel takes up a chunk of the RAM. This happens with every VPS from every provider.

    Actually, can I temporarily get 2GB for a couple days? NixOS needs some additional RAMs for installation. Once installation is done I only need 1GB.

    Have you tried just adding a swap file?

  • Not_OlesNot_Oles Provider

    @ralf said: Have you tried just adding a swap file?

    I need to do this one one of my Oracle Free Tier VMs. :)

  • somiksomik OG Hostbusters

    @Not_Oles said:

    @ralf said: Have you tried just adding a swap file?

    I need to do this one one of my Oracle Free Tier VMs. :)

    If you have the option, use the Arm VMs. They come with 4 cores and 24GB of ram that you can split up or use as 1 big VM.

    I speak fluent sarcasm and broken logic. | I would agree with you, but thæn we’d both be wrong.

  • sh97sh97 Top MJJ

    Hi @terrorgen
    Tokyo is special case for us, we have very limited resources inside a KVM there, instead of a full blown dedi. Also, the location is more abuse likely which is why we have minimum specs and donotion only access there.
    We only have spot for 15 nodes inside it, so if I bump the RAM it will affect our other calculations and stuff.
    ( See https://lowendspirit.com/discussion/comment/137733/#Comment_137733 )

    I know you are great guy ( @Not_Oles has vouched for you ) and actively contribute to the forum, so I will consult with the team once more if we can do anything.

    If location is not important to you, I can redeploy on any other location with significantly higher specs - 2 cores, 2GB RAM, 40GB space and 500GB@200Mbps

    Let me know!

  • thank you, the VPS is awesome but the recurring price is not affordable for me. I wonder if this is bug

  • sh97sh97 Top MJJ

    @selalumenang said:
    thank you, the VPS is awesome but the recurring price is not affordable for me. I wonder if this is bug

    Nah, that is intended.
    Check your credits, there should be some amount available there which can be used for renewals :)

  • FatGrizzlyFatGrizzly Provider

    Hey @FrankZ

    Can you help me edit the OP to include WebHorizon stuff in?(#ThanksWebHorizon)

  • @sh97 said:
    Hi @terrorgen
    Tokyo is special case for us, we have very limited resources inside a KVM there, instead of a full blown dedi. Also, the location is more abuse likely which is why we have minimum specs and donotion only access there.
    We only have spot for 15 nodes inside it, so if I bump the RAM it will affect our other calculations and stuff.
    ( See https://lowendspirit.com/discussion/comment/137733/#Comment_137733 )

    I know you are great guy ( @Not_Oles has vouched for you ) and actively contribute to the forum, so I will consult with the team once more if we can do anything.

    If location is not important to you, I can redeploy on any other location with significantly higher specs - 2 cores, 2GB RAM, 40GB space and 500GB@200Mbps

    Let me know!

    Hey! Thanks @Not_Oles for vouching for me!
    I think I can make do with the resources I have currently. Thank you for considering my request! I didn't know this freeVPS is actually inside another KVM!

    DM us for private tracker invite.

  • Client No: 2122
    Your ID: 110092168385

    ThanksGTHost
    Thankscrunchbits
    ThanksScaleBlade
    ThanksPieHasBeenEaten

    Can I request uk location please.

    I would like to use it as beacon close to home for personal iot project.

    Thank you.

  • sh97sh97 Top MJJ

    @mee2 said:
    Client No: 2122
    Your ID: 110092168385

    ThanksGTHost
    Thankscrunchbits
    ThanksScaleBlade
    ThanksPieHasBeenEaten

    Can I request uk location please.

    I would like to use it as beacon close to home for personal iot project.

    Thank you.

    Done, enjoy.

  • edited May 2023

    I saw this a while back, but I have been slammed with the meat world lately. This is good stuff. This made me smile: "RAID0 YOLO mode"

    Client No: 2124
    Your ID: 102920694883

    Would love 2048MB RAM, 2vCPU, 40GB, 200Gbps, Chicago, USA
    I love tinkering and learning about different distros, Linux capabilities, and networking. Currently learning about PXE servers/images, squid proxies, and reverse proxies.

    Big thank you for supporting nonprofits! Must be a good project if Not_Oles supports it!

    ThanksGTHost, #Thankscrunchbits, #ThanksScaleBlade, #ThanksPieHasBeenEaten, and #ThanksWebHorizon

    Donors are gods. Praise be to the gods!

    screen-2023-05-11-17-20-04.jpg
    screen-2023-05-11-16-44-45.jpg

  • sh97sh97 Top MJJ

    @hornet said:
    I saw this a while back, but I have been slammed with the meat world lately. This is good stuff. This made me smile: "RAID0 YOLO mode"

    Client No: 2124
    Your ID: 102920694883

    Would love 2048MB RAM, 2vCPU, 40GB, 200Gbps, Chicago, USA
    I love tinkering and learning about different distros, Linux capabilities, and networking. Currently learning about PXE servers/images, squid proxies, and reverse proxies.

    Big thank you for supporting nonprofits! Must be a good project if Not_Oles supports it!

    ThanksGTHost, #Thankscrunchbits, #ThanksScaleBlade, #ThanksPieHasBeenEaten, and #ThanksWebHorizon

    Donors are gods. Praise be to the gods!

    screen-2023-05-11-17-20-04.jpg
    screen-2023-05-11-16-44-45.jpg

    All set :)

  • @dosai said:

    @somik said:

    @tototo said:
    Thanks to this thread I was able to use up my virtual card balance ;)

    I am confused... You used your vcard balance on "Free NAT KVMs"?

    He donated his vcc balance to archive.org and earning him a donor spot on freevps.org

    That is correct! But archive.org says I'll generously add $0.52 to cover fees, and 1.24 - 0.52 = 0.72 < 1, so I don't think it is acceptable as a freevps.org donar.

  • @sh97 said: All set

    Beauty!
    VPS is sponsored by GTHost! #ThanksGTHost

  • @tototo said:

    @dosai said:

    @somik said:

    @tototo said:
    Thanks to this thread I was able to use up my virtual card balance ;)

    I am confused... You used your vcard balance on "Free NAT KVMs"?

    He donated his vcc balance to archive.org and earning him a donor spot on freevps.org

    That is correct! But archive.org says I'll generously add $0.52 to cover fees, and 1.24 - 0.52 = 0.72 < 1, so I don't think it is acceptable as a freevps.org donar.

    If the FreeVPS Kings say he is qualified, he is qualified.

    DM us for private tracker invite.

  • Not_OlesNot_Oles Provider

    @terrorgen said:

    @tototo said:

    @dosai said:

    @somik said:

    @tototo said:
    Thanks to this thread I was able to use up my virtual card balance ;)

    I am confused... You used your vcard balance on "Free NAT KVMs"?

    He donated his vcc balance to archive.org and earning him a donor spot on freevps.org

    That is correct! But archive.org says I'll generously add $0.52 to cover fees, and 1.24 - 0.52 = 0.72 < 1, so I don't think it is acceptable as a freevps.org donar.

    If the FreeVPS Kings say he is qualified, he is qualified.

    Hi @terrorgen!

    Hope your day is going well, my friend! There are three nice guys who are volunteering at FreeVPS.org. They could use additional help maintaining the threads here at LES and at LET. If you wanted to join the staff, I'm sure the guys would love to talk with you about it. Thanks for considering!

    Best wishes!

    Tom

  • What's the expectation?

    DM us for private tracker invite.

  • Not_OlesNot_Oles Provider

    @terrorgen said:
    What's the expectation?

    Thanks for asking! Watch the FreeVPS.org threads here at LES and on LET. Consider, investigate, evaluate, and respond to requests. When needed, discuss requests with the team.

    There are additional, alternative ways to contribute. If you wanted, you probably could help with the server administration and the websites. Longer term plans might include trying for 501(c)(3) status.

    Since I started it, FreeVPS has grown from one to five providers. There are four POPs in the US, one in London, and one in Tokyo.

    FreeVPS.org needs a Project Manager, if that role seems interesting. :)

    Thanks again for asking!

    Tom

  • @Not_Oles said: Watch the FreeVPS.org threads here at LES and on LET

    I no longer visit LET though.

    @Not_Oles said: Consider, investigate, evaluate, and respond to requests. When needed, discuss requests with the team.

    That's fair

    @Not_Oles said: If you wanted, you probably could help with the server administration and the websites.

    Would be interesting to know how things work from behind the scenes, but probably not at this time.

    @Not_Oles said: Longer term plans might include trying for 501(c)(3) status.

    Has FreeVPS.org incorporated itself? If so, getting 501(c)(3) is pretty easy: just file with IRS. If the annual operating budget is less than $50,000, you don't even need to file the full tax report - Just send a note to IRS certifying that will do.
    Disclaimer: not tax advice.

    DM us for private tracker invite.

  • somiksomik OG Hostbusters

    @terrorgen said:

    @Not_Oles said: Longer term plans might include trying for 501(c)(3) status.

    Has FreeVPS.org incorporated itself? If so, getting 501(c)(3) is pretty easy: just file with IRS. If the annual operating budget is less than $50,000, you don't even need to file the full tax report - Just send a note to IRS certifying that will do.
    Disclaimer: not tax advice.

    I was under the impression that IRS declarations are needed if you are earning. If you are running a non-profit or not even earning any money, the filing should be very simple, no?
    PS. not familier with US law. Only Singapore IRAS rules that states profit above S$20k needs to be declared.

    I speak fluent sarcasm and broken logic. | I would agree with you, but thæn we’d both be wrong.

  • @somik said:

    @terrorgen said:

    @Not_Oles said: Longer term plans might include trying for 501(c)(3) status.

    Has FreeVPS.org incorporated itself? If so, getting 501(c)(3) is pretty easy: just file with IRS. If the annual operating budget is less than $50,000, you don't even need to file the full tax report - Just send a note to IRS certifying that will do.
    Disclaimer: not tax advice.

    I was under the impression that IRS declarations are needed if you are earning. If you are running a non-profit or not even earning any money, the filing should be very simple, no?
    PS. not familier with US law. Only Singapore IRAS rules that states profit above S$20k needs to be declared.

    You are declaring that your operating budget (thus, income) is less than 50k, so IRS has a record. If you don't do this IRS can cancel your tax exempt status.

    DM us for private tracker invite.

  • Not_OlesNot_Oles Provider

    @terrorgen said: Has FreeVPS.org incorporated itself?

    No incorporation yet. No money to pay for formation documents, registered agent fees, and incorporation fees.

    If so, getting 501(c)(3) is pretty easy: just file with IRS.

    Will they approve the application?

  • edited May 2023

    @Not_Oles said:

    If so, getting 501(c)(3) is pretty easy: just file with IRS.

    Will they approve the application?

    Usually if the reason for tax exempt status fits the requirements of 501(c)(3), IRS will approve.

    Getting tax exempt status is easier than incorporating.

    DM us for private tracker invite.

  • edited May 2023

    edit : everything is fine

  • @selalumenang said:
    edit : everything is fine

    good 👍

  • sh97sh97 Top MJJ

    Hello all,
    We would like to inform you that we have made some modifications to the requirements. The updated criteria are as follows:

    • LET/LES account must be 3 months or older to qualify
    • Active account (you need to have a decent amount of recent posts)
    • At least 50 or more non-spammy posts
    • At least 25 thanks on your profile
    • Donor plans now require a minimum equivalent of $5 in any currency, to any charity. For a VPS which you will be using for a long time, we believe this a fair ask. Above all, it is for a good cause.

    We have kept the other requirements unchanged as we aim to keep the process accessible while deterring abuse as much as possible.

    Thank you for your understanding!
    -The FreeVPS Team

  • Not_OlesNot_Oles Provider

    Hello guys!

    I was talking with the FreeVPS.org team, and I heard the great news that FreeVPS.org passed the milestone of having given out 50 servers! 56 to be precise.

    The top locations by number of requests are ScaleBlade London (21), GTHost CHI (14), and Crunchbits CDA (12).

    Thanks and congrats to all the FreeVPS.org providers, including ScaleBlade, GTHost, Crunchbits, WebHorizon, and PieHasBeenEaten!

    Notably, I haven't heard any problem reports about any of the donated servers. That's awesome!

    As we go forward, it would be nice to have another EU location and another location in Asia. Also, FreeVPS.org could use a Public Relations Director to take over management of the threads as well as a Project Leader.

    Please feel free to get in touch if you want to join the FreeVPPS.org Team. And, of course, please do post here in this thread if you meet the requirements in the OP and want a free VPS.

    Special thanks to DP, yoursunny, TheOnlyDK, sh97, Cloudie, Virtfusion, and others who have worked hard to help FreeVPS.org! <3

    Best wishes!

    Tom

  • somiksomik OG Hostbusters
    edited May 2023

    Great work FreeVPS team, and congrats on passing the milestone. Given that it is run fully by volunteers and the fact that there isn't a complaint thread about FreeVPS shows you're running the service better then many lowend providers! So congrats again to the team and keep up the good work.

    I speak fluent sarcasm and broken logic. | I would agree with you, but thæn we’d both be wrong.

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