How to get a Linux VPS (CentOS) for a month @ $0.01
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[I]I wasn't sure if this belonged here or in the web programming forum, but since it's a Linux VM, I think it applies to more than programming / web.
This is a sort of continuation on this thread:
[url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=925855[/url]
I was curious on what the hell was going on, and found out that his invoices were only for $0.01
I looked into it further, and this is what I discovered:[/I]
Go to HostGator.com , go to buy a VPS plan (you can choose 2 or 4 ips, doesn't matter), and use the coupon code "HOUSTON". This is a $25 off coupon, bringing the total all the way down to $0.01 for a month (they won't go to $0.00 unfortunately). Register a [URL=http://www.co.cc/]co.cc domain for free[/URL] and use that.
[B]You must cancel it before the end of the month or there will be recurring billing at full price.[/B] I've looked through the terms of service, and the terms specifically say [B]you can cancel at any time[/B].
Proof that it works (this is mine):
[url]http://potatobird.co.cc/[/url]
[IMG]http://i40.tinypic.com/drcvih.png[/IMG]
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You may have to verify your identity by either calling them up, or (if you used a credit card) sending them a scan of both your ID & your credit card (optionally with only the last 4 digits showing)
God damn i love you.
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Yep it worked, thanks.
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Also i really need to call them to verify it? International calls are expensive
[QUOTE=Profanwolf;21452801]God damn i love you.
[editline]09:40PM[/editline]
Yep it worked, thanks.
[editline]09:48PM[/editline]
Also i really need to call them to verify it? International calls are expensive[/QUOTE]
If you use Paypal, you don't. Since it sounds like you used a card, I guess you will have to verify. You can alternatively e-mail them a copy of your ID and the card you used
[QUOTE=Metanoia;21453361]If you use Paypal, you don't. Since it sounds like you used a card, I guess you will have to verify. You can alternatively e-mail them a copy of your ID and the card you used[/QUOTE]
I used paypal.
and how easy is it to cancel it
[QUOTE=Jimbomcb;21467091]and how easy is it to cancel it[/QUOTE]
Just have to fill this out
[url]https://secure.hostgator.com/cancel.php[/url]
From the page:
[Quote]Please allow up to 72 hours to close your account. Thank You.[/Quote]
I'm going to do it about a week early (maybe earlier) in case they don't get to it right away
[QUOTE=Profanwolf;21462755]I used paypal.[/QUOTE]
Hm.. I guess they choose themselves when to require validation.
In that case, updated OP with info about that
Oh My God
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