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For those interested in hosting their own Pixelfed or Castopod instance on their domain, K&T Host currently offers free hosting as part of a beta test.

For Pixelfed Folks

Get Pixelfed hosting that works for you

Store and share your photos without compromising your data security and privacy. Get started now, with free setup and migration. [...]

Massive storage

Scale your data resources up to 10TB for massive file storage. Upload your image to your App Cloud account to create your own image cloud with Pixelfed.

Security first

Why take risks with your site? K&T Shield protects Pixelfed with custom security that is always up-to-date. K&T Shield also provides extra security to your sensitive administrative pages. [...]

Built for speed

Pixelfed is faster than ever. You start out with optimal resources, based on what Pixelfed needs to work best. Handle more traffic with triple compute power and micro-caching for faster load times. (via K&T Host)

Beta test users start with 1 gigabyte of RAM & 20 gigabytes of storage (you might be able to request more during the beta test.

For podcasters less interested in photos & more interested in audio, here is K&T Host’s Castopod offer:

For Castopod Citizens

Speed up with Redis

Speed up Castopod with Redis caching. Redis is a great way to speed up a busy Castopod instance to keep content flowing. Redis is available in every Castopod service. [...]

Full SSH access

Access your Castopod instance directly on the server over SSH. Manage Castopod using command line tools including the built-in “php spark” command. Configure Cron, backups, and updates over SSH.

Control your data

Build your online presence with Castopod. All of your data and metadata are stored on privately owned and managed hardware using entirely open-source software. Post, upload, share, and access info without tracking.

If you are wondering if these deals are too good to be true, the caveat is that K&T Host will offer free hosting, albeit temporarily, to test out these Fediverse platforms on their servers.

What is the beta testing program?

The beta program is a period of time in which new applications become available for testing before general availability. The purpose of this program is to solicit feedback on how well new applications work, and to diagnose and resolve any issues with the hosting.

What do I get out of it?

Beta testers receive free hosting of the application during the beta program, plus three months free hosting after the beta program ends. Should beta testers continue hosting the application, there is a 20% discount for the life of the hosting service.

What are the requirements?

1) Bring your own domain, or sub domain to use. K&T does not provide domain registration services.

2) Install, manage, and test the selected application, and report any issues you run into. (via K&T Host)

Another caveat is that beta testers will receive lower priority support during the testing phase, which will change once the beta is over.

Is it worth it‽

This beta test may not be for everyone. Still, for those seeking to sample their entrance into the Fediverse via Pixelfed or Castopod, this is a great way to experiment with these ActivityPub platforms without risking losing money.

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