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Free Linux VPS — Ubuntu, Debian & AlmaLinux

Get your free Linux VPS with full root access, SSH, and your choice of distribution. 6GB DDR5 RAM, 120GB NVMe storage, and 20TB bandwidth — perfect for development, testing, and learning. No credit card required.

🐧 Ubuntu 🐧 Debian 🐧 AlmaLinux 🐧 Rocky Linux Full Root Access
6GB DDR5 RAM 120GB NVMe SSD 1Gbps Network 20TB Bandwidth KVM Virtualization SSH Access
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Choose Your Linux Distribution

All major Linux distributions available. One-click deployment with latest stable releases. Custom ISO upload available for advanced users.

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Ubuntu Server

Most popular Linux distro for servers.

  • ✔ Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble)
  • ✔ Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy)
  • ✔ Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal)

Why Ubuntu?

  • Largest community & documentation
  • 5-year LTS support
  • Best for beginners
  • Snap & APT package managers

Pre-installed

OpenSSH, Python3, systemd, UFW firewall.

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Debian

Rock-solid stability & security.

  • ✔ Debian 12 (Bookworm)
  • ✔ Debian 11 (Bullseye)
  • ✔ Debian 10 (Buster)

Why Debian?

  • Maximum stability
  • Minimal resource usage
  • Excellent security track record
  • Base for Ubuntu & many distros

Best For

Production servers, web hosting, databases.

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AlmaLinux

RHEL-compatible enterprise Linux.

  • ✔ AlmaLinux 9
  • ✔ AlmaLinux 8
  • ✔ CentOS Stream compatible

Why AlmaLinux?

  • 1:1 RHEL binary compatible
  • Enterprise-grade stability
  • 10-year support lifecycle
  • CentOS replacement

Best For

Enterprise apps, cPanel/WHM, LAMP stack.

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Rocky Linux

Community enterprise OS.

  • ✔ Rocky Linux 9
  • ✔ Rocky Linux 8
  • ✔ RHEL compatible

Why Rocky Linux?

  • Founded by CentOS creator
  • 100% bug-for-bug RHEL compatible
  • Strong community support
  • Enterprise stability

Best For

Migrating from CentOS, enterprise workloads.

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Fedora Server

Cutting-edge features.

  • ✔ Fedora 40
  • ✔ Fedora 39
  • ✔ Latest kernel & packages

Why Fedora?

  • Latest software versions
  • RHEL upstream testing ground
  • Modern technologies first
  • SELinux by default

Best For

Developers, testing new features.

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Arch Linux

Rolling release, minimal base.

  • ✔ Latest Arch ISO
  • ✔ Rolling updates
  • ✔ Minimal installation

Why Arch?

  • Build exactly what you need
  • Excellent documentation (ArchWiki)
  • Always latest packages
  • AUR package repository

Best For

Advanced users, custom setups, learning.

Free VPS hosting plan (and easy upgrades)

Start with a free VPS server and upgrade only when your project grows. All plans use the same reliable AlaVPS infrastructure with NVMe storage and KVM virtualization.

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Free VPS Hosting

$0 / limited‑term*
Perfect VPS server for learning Linux, testing apps, running small websites or hosting bots at zero cost.
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  • ✔ 2 dedicated vCPU (KVM virtualization)
  • ✔ 8 GB (DDR5 RAM)
  • ✔ 128 GB NVMe SSD storage
  • ✔ 1 IPv4 address + IPv6 support
  • ✔ Generous fair‑use bandwidth
  • ✔ Free Linux VPS (Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Windows*)
  • ✔ Complete root access via SSH
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Entry Paid

Developer VPS

$ Affordable monthly
When trial VPS resources aren't enough, upgrade to a paid VPS with more CPU, DDR5 RAM and NVMe storage.
  • ✔ 2–3 vCPU cores
  • ✔ 4–8 GB DDR5 RAM
  • ✔ High-IOPS NVMe storage
  • ✔ Enhanced bandwidth limits
  • ✔ Optional automated backups
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Enterprise

Managed VPS / Cloud

$ Custom quote
For production workloads requiring SLAs, managed support and enterprise-grade infrastructure.
  • ✔ 4+ vCPU with high RAM configs
  • ✔ Premium NVMe with RAID protection
  • ✔ 24/7 monitoring & alerts
  • ✔ Priority technical support
  • ✔ Multi‑location deployment
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Linux VPS Features

Everything you need to deploy, manage, and scale your Linux server. Full control with enterprise-grade infrastructure.

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Full Root Access

Complete control over your server.

  • ✔ SSH root login
  • ✔ Sudo privileges
  • ✔ Install any software
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SSH Key Authentication

Secure passwordless login.

  • ✔ RSA/ED25519 keys
  • ✔ Multiple keys supported
  • ✔ Disable password auth
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Custom Kernel

KVM virtualization, full kernel access.

  • ✔ Compile your own kernel
  • ✔ Load kernel modules
  • ✔ Docker/Podman ready
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Firewall Control

Configure iptables/nftables.

  • ✔ UFW / firewalld
  • ✔ Custom iptables rules
  • ✔ Port forwarding
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IPv4 + IPv6

Dual-stack networking included.

  • ✔ Dedicated IPv4 address
  • ✔ /64 IPv6 subnet
  • ✔ Reverse DNS (PTR)
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Snapshots

Point-in-time server backups.

  • ✔ Manual snapshots
  • ✔ One-click restore
  • ✔ Clone to new VPS

Free Linux VPS — Technical Specifications

Enterprise-grade hardware with generous resource allocations. All Linux VPS include these specifications.

RAM
6GB DDR5 ECC
CPU
2 AMD EPYC Cores
Storage
120GB NVMe SSD
Bandwidth
20TB @ 1Gbps
Virtualization
KVM Full VM
Root Access
Full SSH Root
IPv4
1 Dedicated IP
IPv6
/64 Subnet
DDoS Protection
20Gbps Mitigation
Kernel
Custom Supported
Docker
Yes Native Support
Trial Period
120 Days Beta

What Can You Build?

Our free Linux VPS is perfect for a wide range of projects. Here are some popular use cases.

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Web Servers

Host websites with Nginx, Apache, or Caddy.

  • ✔ LAMP/LEMP stack
  • ✔ Node.js, Python, Ruby
  • ✔ Free SSL with Let's Encrypt
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Docker & Containers

Run containerized applications.

  • ✔ Docker & Docker Compose
  • ✔ Podman, Kubernetes (K3s)
  • ✔ Container registries
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Databases

Host your own database server.

  • ✔ MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB
  • ✔ MongoDB, Redis
  • ✔ SQLite, InfluxDB
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Bots & Automation

Run Discord, Telegram, or Slack bots.

  • ✔ 24/7 uptime
  • ✔ Cron jobs & schedulers
  • ✔ Webhook endpoints
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Game Servers

Host Minecraft, Valheim, and more.

  • ✔ Minecraft (Paper, Spigot)
  • ✔ Valheim, Terraria
  • ✔ CS2, ARK, Rust
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VPN & Proxy

Set up your own private VPN.

  • ✔ WireGuard, OpenVPN
  • ✔ Shadowsocks, V2Ray
  • ✔ SOCKS5 proxy

Deploy Your Linux VPS in 3 Steps

1

Sign Up

Register with your email — no credit card required. Verify your email to activate your account.

2

Choose Distro & Region

Select Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, or other distros. Pick a data center region closest to you.

3

SSH & Start Building

Get your IP and root password, SSH into your server, and start deploying your applications.

What Linux Users Are Saying

Trusted by developers and sysadmins worldwide for reliable free Linux hosting.

"Finally, a free VPS that gives real root access! I've been running my Docker containers and Nginx reverse proxy without any issues for 2 months."

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Mike Kumar
DevOps Engineer

"The Ubuntu VPS is perfect for my CS assignments. I can practice Linux commands, set up web servers, and learn Docker without paying anything!"

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Jessica Lee
CS Student

"I run a Minecraft server for my friends on the free Linux VPS. 6GB RAM is plenty for 10-15 players. Low latency and no random shutdowns!"

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Tyler Wong
Gamer & Developer

"Migrated from CentOS to AlmaLinux seamlessly. The KVM virtualization means I can run custom kernels and any software I need. Highly recommend!"

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Amit Patel
System Administrator

Linux VPS — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our free Linux VPS hosting.

We offer Ubuntu (20.04, 22.04, 24.04 LTS), Debian (10, 11, 12), AlmaLinux (8, 9), Rocky Linux (8, 9), Fedora (39, 40), CentOS Stream, and Arch Linux. Custom ISO upload is available for advanced users.
Yes! You get complete root access via SSH. You can install any software, configure the firewall, compile custom kernels, run Docker containers, and have full control over your server.
Absolutely! Our VPS uses KVM virtualization, which provides full kernel access. Docker, Docker Compose, Podman, and lightweight Kubernetes distributions like K3s work perfectly.
After deployment, you'll receive an IP address and root password. Connect via SSH: ssh root@your-ip-address. We recommend setting up SSH key authentication for better security.
Yes! Install Nginx, Apache, or Caddy as your web server. Deploy PHP, Node.js, Python, Ruby, or any language/framework you prefer. Free SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt are supported.
Yes! 6GB RAM is sufficient for Minecraft, Valheim, Terraria, and many other games. You have full control to install and configure any game server software.
No. Cryptocurrency mining is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account termination. This includes any proof-of-work mining activities.
Yes! You can reinstall your VPS with a different distribution anytime from the control panel. This will wipe all data, so make sure to backup first.
You can request a trial extension (based on usage and fair use policy) or upgrade to a paid plan. Active, legitimate users typically get renewals approved. We'll notify you 14 days before expiration.
We have data centers in: USA (Los Angeles, New York), Europe (Frankfurt, London), Asia (Singapore, Tokyo), and Australia (Sydney). Select your preferred region during signup.