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Restrictions
- In order to cover the costs of hosting, we insert a small advertisement at the bottom of every page of your website. The ads are inserted automatically during web response, and the source files are not modified. Please consider our paid hosting packages for ad-free hosting.
- Keep your site active. Websites are automatically removed if they are not visited at least once during a 30-day period. MS SQL databases will be removed if they are not accessed at least once with SQL select, insert, update, or delete commands. This does not apply to our paid hosting.
- Human support is limited for our free hosting.
1 x Website
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Forced advertising
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Storage capacity 150MB
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Monthly transfer 5GB/Month
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Web domains 1
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ASP.Net 4.8/4.7/4.5/4.0/3.5/2.0
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ASP.Net Core 3/5/6/7/8/9/10
1 x MS SQL database
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MS SQL database size 30MB
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MS SQL log size 30MB
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Backup storage size 100MB
1 x Email plan "Forwarder"
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MX record redirect
Free web hosting supported features
Always free SSL with all hosting plans
We offer free unlimited SSL certificates provided by Let’s Encrypt, a trusted certification authority, for all domains hosted with us. All paid packages include automatic certificate renewals. Once configured, your website will remain secure throughout the entire hosting duration. Learn more about SSL certificates.
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1. Select & buy the plan that is right for you.
We have a variety of plans for all your needs!
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2. Buy a custom domain
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3. Connect & publish your domain
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Database HostingCompare hosting packages
| Free package | Advanced | Premium | Developer | |
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| Websites | x 1 | x 1 | x 2 | x 5 |
| Instant setup | ||||
| Storage capacity | 150 MB | 25 GB | 50 GB | 100 GB |
| Monthly transfer | 5 GB/Month | 250 GB/Month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Web domains | 1 | 15 | 100 | 500 |
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| FTP access | ||||
| ASP.Net 4.8/4.7/4.5/4.0/3.5/2.0 | ||||
| ASP.Net Core 3/5/6/7/8/9/10 | ||||
| Forced advertising | ||||
| MS SQL Databases | x 1 | x 1 | x 2 | x 4 |
| Auto backup | ||||
| MS SQL database size | 30 MB | 1 GB | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| MS SQL log size | 30 MB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| MS SQL Full text search | ||||
| Backup storage size | 100 MB | 2 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB |
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| MS SQL 2016 Express | ||||
| MS SQL 2016 | ||||
| Email plans | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 | x 1 |
| Mailboxes | 5 | 50 | 150 | |
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Product FAQs
What features are included in the free ASP.NET hosting plan?
The free plan is designed for learning and testing. It includes:
- Storage: 150 MB of disk space.
- Bandwidth: 5 GB of monthly data transfer.
- Technology: Support for ASP.NET (4.8) and .NET Core (up to .NET 9).
- Database: 1 MS SQL Express database (30MB Data / 30MB Log).
- Domain: A free third-level subdomain (e.g.,
user.somee.com). - Security: Free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates (manual renewal required).
- Access: FTP file upload.
What are the limitations or restrictions with the free hosting plan?
To maintain this service for free, we enforce specific limitations:
- Advertising: We insert a small banner ad at the bottom of your pages. Hiding this ad may lead to account deletion.
- File Storage Limit: To prevent file-storage abuse, the average size of files downloaded from your site must not exceed 150KB.
- Support: Technical support is limited compared to paid plans.
- Content: Hosting illegal content, phishing sites, or adult material is strictly prohibited.
How do I deploy my application?
You can deploy your application using two main methods:
- Visual Studio Publish: Select "Folder" as your target profile, then upload the resulting files using an FTP client (like FileZilla) with the credentials found in your dashboard.
- File Manager: You can upload files directly through the web-based File Manager in the User Panel.
Note: Always ensure your web.config is correctly configured for the .NET version you selected in the dashboard.
What happens if my website exceeds the 5 GB monthly transfer limit?
If your website exceeds the 5 GB monthly data transfer limit, it may become temporarily inaccessible until the next billing cycle. To avoid interruptions, consider monitoring your bandwidth usage or upgrading to a paid plan with higher limits.
How do I prevent my free Website and Database from being deleted?
To preserve resources, our system automatically removes inactive free services. The rules differ slightly between websites and databases:
- Websites: A free website is eligible for deletion only if it meets ALL three of these criteria:
- No visitors (ad hits) for approx. 45 days.
- No Control Panel logins for 60 days.
- No purchase history on the account.
- MS SQL Databases: Free databases are monitored for activity metadata. If a database receives no active queries (
SELECT,INSERT,UPDATE, etc.) for 30 days, it will be removed. Solution: Ensure your application connects to and queries the database at least once a month.
Note: If you have ever purchased a paid service, your account is permanently flagged as "Paid," which exempts your websites from the inactivity deletion rule.
Which MS SQL versions are supported with the free package?
We support a wide range of Microsoft SQL Server editions to ensure compatibility with your development environment. Currently available versions include:
- SQL Server 2022 Express
- SQL Server 2019 Express
- SQL Server 2017 Express
- SQL Server 2016 Express
- SQL Server 2014 Express
Important Note on Compatibility: When creating your database, please select a version that is equal to or newer than the version you are running on your local computer. SQL Server generally does not allow you to restore a backup created on a newer version (e.g., 2022) onto an older server instance (e.g., 2019).
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We specialize in providing a wide range of services tailored to meet your hosting needs. Whether you require Virtual Private Servers (VPS), ASP.NET or Linux hosting, or Database hosting, we have got you covered.
The support you need,
when you need it.
We're committed to offering assistance whenever you need it! Please be aware, though, that our human support for Free ASP.Net hosting is limited. We strongly encourage exploring our extensive Help Center page or considering our paid hosting plans , which include unlimited support.
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