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Is there a way I can easily set up my own federated instance for free or no? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 weeks ago by CraigCabbage@sh.itjust.works to c/fediverse@lemmy.world
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I want to join the Fediverse. I don’t have a computer or anything to make something like a Lemmy instance, and I found that NodeBB will easily allow you to make a forum quickly, but I have to pay to do so. Should I just pay when I can or is there a free way to make a federated instance on a software?

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[–] sevon@lemmy.kde.social 16 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

You'd have a hard time finding a company that would just give you access to a vps or managed instance for free. Running a server always costs someone money.

[–] Jumuta@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

oracle free tier

[–] deafboy@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Oracle free tier is honestly not worth the hassle. Their portal is absolutely confusing, and those who figure it out will just get banned.