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Who We Support

Projects we're proud to power with free infrastructure

Process

How It Works

Get your open source project hosted for free in a few simple steps.
Eligible projects have a public GitHub repository with 1,000+ stars that is at least 90 days old (no forks or archived repos).

1

Showcase DartNode

Add the DartNode logo to your project's main README.md file using the snippet below.

[![Powered by DartNode](https://dartnode.com/branding/DN-Open-Source-sm.png)](https://dartnode.com "Powered by DartNode - Free VPS for Open Source")
2

Link to Us

Ensure the logo in your README links back to dartnode.com.

3

Apply & Verify

Paste your repository URL into the form below. You'll receive a short verification code to add to your README (an invisible HTML comment is fine) so we know you maintain the project.

4

Get Your Free VPS

Our checks run automatically. Once everything passes, your VPS is deployed and the details are emailed to you!

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Features

Features That Don't Break the Bank

Everything you need to power your open source project

Unlimited Bandwidth

We don't limit or meter the bandwidth of our servers. Use as much as you need within our Acceptable Use Policy.

100% Uptime

We own and operate our own IP network and Autonomous System, allowing us to provide a 100% uptime guarantee.

Instant Setup

Launch your projects without delay. Our system provisions your server in minutes, so you can get started right away.

rDNS Access

We are a member organization of ARIN and own our own IP Blocks, giving you access to reverse DNS entries.

Custom ISO

Upload a custom ISO to each server, allowing you unparalleled access to your server configuration.

Disaster Recovery

We take daily backups of every server and store them off-site as part of our disaster recovery plan.

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