Free RPG Site Hosting
Introduction
If you’ve been trying to find a free host that doesn’t limit your games creativity and intentions, I’m the one! Proboards is extremely limited on content allowed; PG-13 all the way across their platform. And then there is Jcink that will may you pay a monthly fee just to have 18+ content. Not here, not on my watch.
Server Information
Privately owned server stored in a data center in the United States; all hosted accounts are on shared hosting plans within this server.
I will host any type of content that is not illegal; 18+ sites are welcome IF an age verification filter is installed OR content is hidden to guest and registration collects DOB (can't figure this out? I'll help you!).
- I will not host any site that creates a hateful, discriminatory, or toxic environment in which marginalized or protected groups are isolated. Don't really expect this type of behavior from the RPG community but I just want to make this clear.
All hosted sites are provided with their own cPanel account meaning you have access to your entire site, its database, and control every aspect.
FTP access is done through WebDAV and you can use WinSCP (Windows) or CyberDuck (Mac). Drag and drop with ease, customize to your hearts content.
- Alternatively you can use the built in File Manager with cPanel on the web.
Free Plan Information
1 cPanel account
5GB Disk Space
Unlimited Bandwidth
0 Email Accounts; I ask my RPG admins to make use of free providers like google (there is a way to use custom domain emails with google as well and I'm happy to help with this).
1 SQL Database; for the forum itself.
Should you grow to need more we can talk about adding some more (I'm not heartless and I love to see prospering RP's).
Domain vs subdomain options
I can host a site under a subdomain of widowcc.com OR I can host a site with a custom domain.
Subdomains would be yoursitename.widowcc.com.
Custom domains are managed by YOU and you will be 100% responsible for the purchase and renewal of the domain.
I suggest purchasing from Namecheap (because cheap) but do not purchase anything other than your domain and domain privacy! SSL, premiumn DNS, and everything is is NOT needed and will not be used. All of my hosts are generated free SSL's anyways.
ToS simplified
My entire Terms of Service can be found here (rp's have extra) but to simplify it here is what you can expect.
I retain the right to:
access website content/files without permission IF it is to fix critical bug(s) or enforce US law compliance
terminate hosting at any time with or without reason
remove websites violating copyright laws
remove websites violating US laws
You will be responsible for:
your own database backups as i will not be responsible for any loss of data
storing your backups OUTSIDE of my server (google drive for example)
creating policies based on site usage (privacy policy if you collect personal data (real names, addresses, etc.), terms of service (likely the only one you'll need, often refered to as "rules") if user engagement, refund policy (if you collect payments, etc.)
DISCLAIMERS
My hosting does not come with guaranteed support other than something that is an error or issue on my end of the server. I will not be required to help you build, maintain, debug, or otherwise structure/fix your website. Folks new to self hosting, I do not bite! I will do my best to help explain or assist you where I can but I cannot promise to be available immediately.
I will not be responsible or held liable for server downtime or data loss, as a website owner you should be performing daily backups of your data and storing it elsewhere for safe keeping. This is a hobby for me, I am not a large webhost service like Dream Host or Host Gator.