Hello LET Community!

@GTHost, @crunchbits, ScaleBlade @Jack_SBE, @PieHasBeenEaten, Ohanacraft LLC, @internetport, Microtronix @jfreak, @HostEONS, @Hosteroid, and @Hivelocity have sponsored bare metal servers to FreeVPS.org. WebHorizon @Abd has sponsored a hefty VPS. The volunteers at FreeVPS.org use these servers as hypervisor nodes to make free VPSes available to the Community.

Regular Plan -- $0

• 1x Core (Fair Share)
• 512MB RAM, up to 1GB with justification
• 10GB NVMe/SSD/HDD, up to 20GB with justification
• 250GB Bandwidth on 100 Mbps Port
• IPv4: 20x forwarded ports
• IPv6: /64 or /80 Subnet

Donor Plan -- $0

Make a donation to any charity (minimum equivalent of $5 in any currency), post proof and desired specs on the forum.
Guaranteed VM as long as there are available resources.

• 2x Core (Fair Share)
• 1GB RAM, upto 2GB on request
• 20GB NVMe/SSD/HDD, upto 40GB on request
• 500GB Bandwidth on 200 Mbps Port
• IPv4: 20x forwarded ports
• IPv6: /64 or /80 Subnet

Donor Plan -- Tokyo -- $0

Due to limited resources and to prevent abuse - the following plan is offered in Tokyo. Donation only access.

• 1x Core (50%, shared)
• 768MB RAM
• 10GB NVMe SSD
• 200GB Bandwidth on 100 Mbps Port
• IPv4: 20x forwarded ports
• IPv6: /64 or /80 Subnet

FreeVPS Benchmark Test Results

• FreeVPS benchmark test results by @febryanvaldo are available at https://kangserver.id/tag/freevps/.

Requirements

• LET 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
• Opting for a donor plan does not bypass the above requirements

Acceptable Use Policy

• Zero abuse tolerance.
• All activities MUST adhere to the Donors' policies.
• If we take notice that a VM gets abused, the VM will be terminated.

How To Get A Free VPS

Option 1

• Double check that you meet the above Requirements. Then head over to portal.freevps.org, click Register, and sign up. Note both your "Client No: ____" and "Your ID: ____" for use in a meaningful comment in this thread

• Make a meaningful comment in this thread, indicate you want a free VM by adding #ThanksGTHost, #Thankscrunchbits, #ThanksScaleBlade, #ThanksPieHasBeenEaten, #ThanksWebHorizon, #ThanksOhanacraft, #ThanksInternetport, #ThanksMicrotronix, #ThanksHostEONS, #ThanksHosteroid, and #ThanksHivelocity somewhere in your comment. Meaningful comments could include, for example: questions, feedback, a suggestion, the reason for your preferred location, or your planned use of the server. Don't forget to include your preferred location and both "Client No: ____" and "Your ID: ____" from your sign up.

• Each member may make multiple meaningful comments, but please do not spam.

Option 2

• Make a donation equal to at least US$5.00 to any charity, in any currency. Post proof and desired specs.
• Donors will get double max resources (up to 2 CPU Cores, 2GB RAM, 40GB SSD, 100 200Mbps port, 10 custom v4 ports).
• Guaranteed VM as long as there are available resources.

Node Specs, Locations, & Looking Glass

Hypervisor 1 - GTHost	Hypervisor 2 - Crunchbits
CPU: Xeon E5-2678 v3 @ 2.50GHz	CPU: Dual Xeon E5-2683 v4 @ 3.00GHz
RAM: 64GB	RAM: 128GB
Disk: 2x Intel SSD DC S3510 Series in RAID0	Disk: 4x 2TB SSDs (RAID-10)
Network: 500Mbps v4, 1Gbps v6	Network: 1Gbps v4 and v6
Location: Chicago, IL-USA	Location: Liberty Lake, WA-USA
Looking Glass	Looking Glass
Hypervisor 3 - Scaleblade	Hypervisor 4 - PieHasBeenEaten
CPU: Dual Xeon E5-2620 v3 @ 3.20GHz	CPU: Xeon E3-1280 V2 @ 4.00GHz
RAM: 64GB	RAM: 32GB
Disk: 1x 2TB NVMe SSD	Disk: 1x 1TB HDD
Network: 1Gbps v4 and v6	Network: 1Gbps v4 and v6
Location: London, UK	Location: Dallas, TX-USA
Looking Glass	Looking Glass
Hypervisor 5 - GTHost	NestedVM 6 - WebHorizon
CPU: Xeon E5-2650L v4 @ 2.50GHz	CPU: 4 cores EPYC 7742 @ 3.65GHz
RAM: 128GB	RAM: 16GB
Disk: 1x 4TB SSD	Disk: 1x 240GB NVMe SSD (RAID-10)
Network: 1Gbps v4 and v6	Network: 10Gbps v4 and v6
Location: Phoenix, AZ-USA	Location: Tokyo, JP
Looking Glass	Looking Glass
Hypervisor 7 - OhanaCraft LLC	Hypervisor 8 - Internetport AB
CPU: Xeon E3-1270 v2 @ 3.90GHz	CPU: Xeon E5-2643 v3 @ 3.40GHz
RAM: 32GB	RAM: 128GB
Disk: 2x 512GB SSD, 2x 1TB SSD	Disk: 7TB SSD+HDD
Network: 10Gbps v4 and v6	Network: 1Gbps v4 and v6
Location: Fremont, CA-USA	Location: Hudiksvall, Sweden
Test Files	Looking Glass
Hypervisor 9 - Microtronix	Hypervisor 10 - HostEONS
CPU: Dual Xeon E5520 @ 2.50GHz	CPU: Xeon E5-2650 v2 @ 2.60GHz
RAM: 32GB	RAM: 128GB
Disk: 2x 2TB HDD	Disk: 4x 1TB SSD
Network: 1Gbps v4 and v6	Network: 1Gbps v4 and v6
Location: Ottoville, OH-USA	Location: Salt Lake City, UT-USA
Looking Glass	Looking Glass
Hypervisor 11 - Hosteroid	Hypervisor 12 - Hivelocity
CPU: Xeon E3-1240 v5 @ 3.50GHz	CPU: Xeon E3-1270 v6 @ 3.80GHz
RAM: 32GB	RAM: 32GB
Disk: 1x 1TB NVMe SSD	1x 480GB SSD
Network: 1Gbps v4 and v6	1Gbps v4 and v6
Location: Bucharest, Romania	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Looking Glass	Looking Glass

Special Thanks

Thanks to @GTHost, @crunchbits, Scaleblade @Jack_SBE, @PieHasBeenEaten, WebHorizon @Abd, Ohanacraft, @internetport, Microtronix @jfreak, @HostEONS, @Hosteroid, and @Hivelocity for making the FreeVPS.org project possible!
Thanks to @Cloudie for many kinds of help!
Thanks to Virtfusion for a complimentary license!
Thanks to @TheOnlyDK, @FatGrizzly, @sh97, @babywhale, and @daffy for volunteering!
Thanks to @yoursunny for troubleshooting IPv6 issues!
Thanks to @DP for the FreeVPS.org domain name!
Thanks to @Not_Oles for the idea to make FreeVPS.org!

Notes

• There is NO SLA on this service, in fact frequent server reboots might be needed.
• NO support will be provided directly, all help requests must be posted here in this thread.
• No Backups are done on our side, disks are running in RAID0 YOLO mode.
• There is no term guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the VPS service truly free?
A: Yes, it is. We operate solely on the generous donations provided by our sponsors.

Q: Do you monitor or sell my data?
A: Absolutely not. Your activities on your VPS are completely private. However, if we notice excessive CPU usage or constant port blasting, it may lead to the involcuration of your VPS.

Q: I don't meet the eligibility requirements. Will I receive a VPS if I make a donation?
A: No, donations are intended solely to enhance the resources of your VPS and do not bypass the eligibility requirements.

Q: Why are there recurring fees of $199/$99? Doesn't that contradict the "free" aspect?
A: These fees are in place to discourage idle usage of the VPS. When your VPS is initially deployed, we add credits to your account, which can be utilized to renew your VPS tenure.

Q: Can I migrate my VPS to another location?
A: Yes, in most cases, we allow transfers. It is advisable to back up your data before making a transfer request.

Q: What are the specifications for Tokyo?
A: Please refer to the TYO announcement post. The Tokyo location operates on a donation-only basis due to limited resources and to prevent abuse.

Q: How long does it take to deploy my VPS?
A: Please allow up to 3 days for VPS deployment. FreeVPS is managed by volunteers, and deployments are carried out on a best-effort basis. However, we make every effort to deploy VPS instances on the same day of the request. If your VPS has not been deployed within a week of your request, feel free to follow up on your request.

Q: I don't meet the requirements. Is there any way to obtain a free VPS?
A: If your post history demonstrates exceptional contributions and meaningful engagement within the community, we may consider making an exception and provision a free VPS for you.

Q: Can I make a donation to a local charity?
A: Of course! You can contribute to any charity worldwide using any currency. However, it is preferable if the donation amount is equivalent to or exceeds 5 USD. If your donation receipt is not in English, please provide a translation with it. Furthermore, we kindly request that the receipt demonstrates a recent donation made within the last three months.

Q: Can I redeem the credits in USD?
A: Sure, just put a request in the thread. /s

Approval

The original offer post was approved by @jbiloh

Edit History

• December 26, 2022 by @Not_Oles to include additional servers from @PieHasBeenEaten and @crunchbits.
• Archive February 27, 2023
• February 27, 2023 by @Not_Oles to update for new FreeVPS.org website, new server node from ScaleBlade, and additional updates.
• March 22, 2023 by @Not_Oles to change LET account time requirement from 6 months to 3 months.
• May 7, 2023 by @Not_Oles to add WebHorizon.
• May 9, 2023 by @Not_Oles to add link to Tokyo Specs.
• May 18, 2023 by @Not_Oles to add updated requirements.
• May 30, 2023 by @Not_Oles to add Frequently Asked Questions.
• Archive May 30, 2023
• September 29, 2023 by @Not_Oles to add FreeVPS Benchmark Test Results link.
• October 12, 2023 by @Not_Oles to clarify Tokyo Specs and Donation Requirements.
• October 14, 2023 by @Not_Oles to match Plans as shown on the FreeVPS.org website.
• October 29, 2023 by @Not_Oles to add new Node Sponsors.
• October 30, 2023 by @Not_Oles (markdown by @FrankZ) to add Node locations and Looking Glass links.
• March 26, 2024 by @Not_Oles to add Ohanacraft and Hivelocity.