So you just built your first Discord bot. It runs perfectly on your laptop — but the moment you close the lid, it goes offline. Sound familiar?
This guide will show you exactly how to get your Discord bot running 24/7 for free, without touching a credit card, using Kerit Cloud — a free and premium cloud hosting platform built specifically for Discord bots, Minecraft servers, and Lavalink nodes.
Why Your Bot Goes Offline
When you run python bot.py or node index.js on your local machine, the bot is only alive as long as your terminal is open. Close it, sleep your PC, or lose internet — and your bot dies with it.
The fix? Host it on a server that runs 24/7.
You have a few options:
- VPS (costs money, requires Linux knowledge)
- Heroku (removed free tier)
- Railway (limited free hours)
- Kerit Cloud ✅ (genuinely free, 24/7, no credit card)
What is Kerit Cloud?
Kerit Cloud is a hosting platform that offers free Discord bot hosting with:
- ✅ 24/7 uptime
- ✅ Python & Node.js support
- ✅ Pterodactyl-based control panel (industry standard)
- ✅ Instant deployment
- ✅ No credit card required
- ✅ Free Lavalink hosting for music bots
- ✅ 99.9% uptime SLA on paid plans
It's built by developers, for developers — and it's one of the few free hosting providers that actually delivers on its promises.
Step-by-Step: Deploy Your Discord Bot on Kerit Cloud
Step 1: Sign Up
Head to kerit.cloud and create a free account. No credit card needed.
Step 2: Create a New Server
From your dashboard, click "Create Server" and choose the Discord Bot egg (template). Select your runtime:
- Python 3.x (for
discord.py,nextcord,hikari, etc.) - Node.js (for
discord.js,eris, etc.)
Step 3: Upload Your Bot Files
You can upload your files directly via the file manager in the panel, or connect via SFTP. Make sure your main file is named correctly (e.g., bot.py or index.js).
Step 4: Install Dependencies
Open the Console tab and run:
# For Python bots
pip install -r requirements.txt
# For Node.js bots
npm install
Step 5: Set Your Bot Token
Never hardcode your token. Use the Startup tab in the panel to set environment variables:
DISCORD_TOKEN=your_token_here
Then in your code:
# Python
import os
bot.run(os.environ["DISCORD_TOKEN"])
// Node.js
client.login(process.env.DISCORD_TOKEN);
Step 6: Start Your Bot
Hit the Start button. Your bot is now live — 24/7, without your laptop needing to be on.
Hosting a Music Bot? Use Kerit Cloud's Free Lavalink
If your bot uses music commands (via wavelink, lavalink.py, discord-player, etc.), you need a Lavalink server to handle audio streaming.
Kerit Cloud offers free Lavalink hosting as well — making it one of the only providers where you can run both your bot and its audio backend for completely free.
Kerit's Lavalink nodes feature:
- 320kbps audio quality
- 10Gbps network
- Real-time JVM analytics panel
- Low latency nodes
Check out the Lavalink hosting page for setup details.
Tips for Keeping Your Free Bot Alive
- Don't leave the bot idle — Some free tiers sleep after inactivity. Kerit Cloud doesn't do this, but good to know on other platforms.
- Use environment variables — Never commit tokens to GitHub.
-
Add error handling — Wrap your bot's main loop in
try/exceptso it doesn't crash on unexpected errors. - Enable auto-restart — In the Kerit panel, you can configure the bot to restart automatically on crash.
Free vs Paid on Kerit Cloud
| Feature | Free | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime | 24/7 | 24/7 |
| Python/Node.js | ✅ | ✅ |
| RAM | Limited | More |
| SLA | Best-effort | 99.9% contractual |
| Priority support | ❌ | ✅ |
| Custom domain | ❌ | ✅ |
The free tier is genuinely enough for most hobby bots and small community bots. Upgrade when you start scaling.
Common Questions
Is Kerit Cloud really free?
Yes. The free tier requires no credit card and gives you real 24/7 hosting, not just a trial.
What languages are supported?
Python and Node.js are the primary supported runtimes for Discord bots. Java is available for Lavalink.
Can I host multiple bots?
You can claim a free server on the platform. For multiple bots, you may need a paid plan.
Is my data safe?
Kerit Cloud uses enterprise-grade DDoS protection and encrypted infrastructure.
Final Thoughts
If you've been struggling to keep your Discord bot online without paying for a VPS or dealing with platform limitations, Kerit Cloud is worth trying. It's one of the cleanest free hosting options available right now for Discord bot developers.
The control panel is familiar (Pterodactyl), the setup takes under 5 minutes, and you don't need to configure anything complex to get started.
Give it a shot → kerit.cloud
Have questions about the setup? Drop them in the comments — happy to help!