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4 Ways to get a FREE VPS NO Credit Card (Up to 72 CORES / 772GB RAM)

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Summary of the video (free VPS/server options without a credit card)

The speaker presents “4 ways to get a free VPS” (no credit card), focusing on temporary/credit-limited cloud development environments that can be used to test servers or run small workloads. They also warn that crypto mining is likely not permitted.

1) Gitpod (free testing workspaces, credit-limited)

  • A free service to test servers/environments for up to ~50 hours (counted in credits).
  • Intended for tasks like testing AI or development environments.
  • Mentions plans for “standard” workspaces and selecting “large”.
  • Resource limits shown/used:
    • Up to 8 vCPUs and 16 GB RAM
    • Root access (implies flexibility for installs/config)
  • Notes an issue/limitation:
    • The account may show more vCPUs than can be actively used because another user/session may be consuming resources.

2) GitHub Codespaces (free machine-like dev server from repositories)

  • Builds on the same concept as Gitpod, using GitHub Codespaces.
  • Demonstrates creating a Code Space from a repository (example repository mentioned).
  • Codespace provides a server-like machine where you can run commands like a normal environment.
  • Includes limits typical of free tiers (the speaker references a time window such as “8 times minutes or 50 hours”).
  • Shows expected behavior:
    • Installs/updates packages quickly
    • Mentions a small VM profile like 2 vCPUs and 8 GB RAM
    • Suitable for small servers/testing (example: Minecraft bot/testing), not heavy production hosting
  • Reiterates that mining is not the intended use (claims mining should not be possible/allowed).

3) A third free tier using an SSH login method (details partially unclear)

  • The speaker describes using SSH with a host (details not fully clear) and logging in with:
    • ssh root@...
    • A password shown as something like “si fault” / “Si fault” (subtitle uncertainty)
  • Mentions a ~60-second wait before the environment becomes ready.
  • After login, the environment reports a high CPU count (e.g., “32 core”), but the speaker says you likely can’t use all cores fully.
  • Notes pre-installed software (examples):
    • Python is installed
    • NPM appears to be present
  • Emphasizes these aren’t “proper hosts” for production—best for testing/learning.

4) A “special link” / bonus method claiming very large free capacity

  • Presented as a bonus technique using a “special link.”
  • Claims it previously allowed up to:
    • Up to 72 vCPU and up to ~772 GB RAM
  • Shows a live check using Linux tools:
    • lscpu (indicates 72 cores)
    • top is available; htop is not
  • Demonstrates installing packages (e.g., neofetch / fetch tools) using wget, then displaying system info.
  • Notes that although it can look powerful, practical limits may depend on:
    • Whether the user is on another account/permission context (mentions “On’s page” / account differences)
    • The system may report high resources but still restrict real usage.

Key takeaway from the video

  • These options are free, credit/time-limited virtual environments, best for:
    • Testing VPS behavior
    • Learning
    • Running small dev tasks/bots
  • The speaker repeatedly suggests mining is not intended and implies it may be blocked or unreliable.

Main speakers/sources

  • Main speaker: “foxy” (referred to as this foxy at the beginning)
  • Primary platforms demonstrated: Gitpod, GitHub Codespaces, and a bonus/third-party method via links/SSH host (not clearly named in subtitles)
  • Also demonstrated: Linux command-line tools like ssh, top, and lscpu.

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