How to create a free dynamic server?

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created by RixTheTyrunt on 23/10/2024 at 16:36 UTC

3 upvotes, 2 top-level comments (showing 2)

Hello there, fellow Gemini-thusiasts.

So, long story short, I created a simple no-TLS Gemini server by myself in Node. However, I'd like to host it somewhere, preferably free, possible to host dynamic content and maybe have the option to pick your own registered domain. ChatGPT recommended some "VPS", but I don't know what's that.

Someone help?

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=> Comment by nath1as at 23/10/2024 at 19:21 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

try https://fly.io[1][2]

=> 1: https://fly.io | 2: https://fly.io

=> Comment by LeiterHaus at 23/10/2024 at 18:04 UTC*

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

=> https://www.linode.com/pricing/

You can also ask ChatGPT to clarify.

A VPS, or virtual private server, is a virtual machine that provides a user with dedicated server resources on a physical server that is shared with other users. VPS hosting is a middle ground between shared and dedicated hosting:

Shared hosting: The most common and cost-effective option, but it can struggle with large spikes in traffic.

Dedicated hosting: Allocates an entire server to your site, but it's more expensive.

Basically, it's paid hosting. Linode has been the most recommended in my experience. If you do a shared plan just to test it out, it's like $5 a month.

If you use a code to sign up or they might just have it on their site now, you can get $100 credit for the first two months. Just remember to scale up or down to what you need.