a domain name for free? (really free...) reddit / selfhosted ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9acca9 · 2023-11-03 20:09 There is a way to get a free domain really for free? And that dont have any thing in the web when accessed? I try noip, but, if i put "enable mask url" then noip put a horrible frame at the end of the webpage. I dont want that. So, there is a way to get one? i dont matter if the url is [afjhdalsfj hdslajkf.fdsafjañ.tk](https://afjhdalsfjhdslajkf.fdsafjañ.tk) or whatever. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- thisiszeev · 2023-11-03 20:14 Are you asking if there is a way to get a domain for free? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [deleted] · 2023-11-03 20:16 You can get simple free subdomains from www.duckdns.org and www.dedyn.io There is also https://nic.eu.org to apply for a domain like `example.eu.org` and have full control over it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- oscarhult · 2023-11-03 20:18 Not free, but $1 a year at https://gen.xyz/1111b ---------------------------------------------------------------------- jusepal · 2023-11-03 20:28 Proper top level domain like example.com then no. Freenom that used to give them is busted, too much abuse for literally free stuff, obviously. Free subdomain like joe.example.com theres plenty of that; afraid.org desec.io or any other free dynamic dns provider out there. Or can just pay dirt cheap for .xyz 1.111b class domain. Just 99c/year. Not pretty, its long random numbers but its an actual top level domain fully under your own control. Or get pretty top level domain via .in .uk .de .be for $5-6/year. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [deleted] · 2023-11-03 20:39 Have you tried https://www.duckdns.org ? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [deleted] · 2023-11-03 20:41 [https://nic.eu.org](https://eu.org), but the wait time is like 2 months or so. I have never personally tested it, but I heard it works. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- demosdemon · 2023-11-03 20:44 At the absolute minimum, domains have an $0.18 USD annual fee required by ICANN (fee goes up from time to time too), so fully free is not possible. Be wary of the cheaper registrars as they make money off of selling you other services. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Jealy · 2023-11-03 20:46 This reminds me of the forum posts I was making when I was about 14... Almost 2 decades ago. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9acca9 · 2023-11-03 20:48 >Freenom that used to give them for free is busted, too much abuse for literally free stuff, obviously. too much abuse? what happend here? cand you develop a little? >Or can just pay dirt cheap for .xyz 1.111b class domain. Just 99c/year. This sound pretty good, i dont know it was so cheap (im from a third world country...) There is also somebody that give a little of disk? i will do little things, so if i could put that server outside my network from little money it will be good. Thanks. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9acca9 · 2023-11-03 20:49 i didn know this, thanks! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9acca9 · 2023-11-03 20:49 thanks for the answer! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Darkextratoasty · 2023-11-03 21:00 Are you looking for a free remote server? If so, Amazon Web services and Google both have permanently free options, and there are services like digitalocean and linode that have pretty good free trials. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EliteAppleHacks · 2023-11-03 21:00 I have some of my services backed on duckdns with a subdomain. Nginx proxy manager helps with routing and ssl certs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Gabe_Isko · 2023-11-03 21:13 Domain registration is one of the few services that I will gladly pay a premium for. It's just too important and depends on servicing your domain with registrars. I will gladly pay the 8 bucks a year for this or whatever. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Comakip · 2023-11-03 21:24 .tk doesn't work anymore? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- gioco_chess_al_cess · 2023-11-03 21:24 You can try eu.org but I had to wait a month. I applied for a second and never received an answer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- billiarddaddy · 2023-11-03 21:36 Noip.com. dynamic DNS but short urls. You just need a reverse proxy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [deleted] · 2023-11-03 21:42 [removed] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- zfa · 2023-11-03 21:43 Just replied with both the same recommendation and the same problem. I think they've maybe just stopped processing requests as my last domain simply wasn't actioned either. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- releenc · 2023-11-03 22:03 FreeDNS ([FreeDNS.afraid.org](https://FreeDNS.afraid.org)) is primarily a service that allows you to update your public DNS record anytime for Dynamic IP changes, but also has a service that allows to to sub of off of someone else's domain. For example, I own [releenc.org](https://releenc.org), but you could build a subdomain of 9acca9.releenc.org and then add host records to point to your public IPs. So while [www.releenc.org](https://www.releenc.org) point to my public IP, [www.9acca9.releenc.org](https://www.9acca9.releenc.org) points to yours. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EddieKeytonJr · 2023-11-03 22:06 Idk about free. But if you want a real TLD. Like .com .net .org then check out 1&1 to get a domain for $1 for the first year. Then after im sure you could save up the other few dollars to pay for the renewal when the year is up. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EddieKeytonJr · 2023-11-03 22:08 Right? Same here! But cant fault him. We've all done it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- vicception · 2023-11-03 22:14 Duckdns is a free option, it offers subdomains under the duckdns.org domain. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [deleted] · 2023-11-03 23:11 https://nic.eu.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- autogyrophilia · 2023-11-03 23:52 You can get a [123456789.xyz](https://123456789.xyz) for $1 in select providers like [ovh.com](https://ovh.com) . ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ManiacMog · 2023-11-03 23:59 Duckdns? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LoungingLemur2 · 2023-11-04 00:53 It depends on what you want to use it for I guess. Several other commenters have mentioned dynamic dns providers, one of which is duckdns. It’s super easy to configure, allows the usage of sub-sub domains, and most importantly, free! But the URL is long and isn’t likely something if you wanted others (eg customers) to use your webpage. Domains on duckdns follow this format, where mydomain is the “domain” (which is really a subdomain) that is registered to you: mysubdomain.mydomain.duckdns.org There are lots of guides for using letsencrypt for SSL etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DimestoreProstitute · 2023-11-04 02:41 I never trust anything free. Free means you're not a customer. Heavily-discounted-- totally fine, as domains can be transferred but I personally wouldn't use any "free" registrar. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajcri22 · 2023-11-04 03:16 profreehost could work for you but its not just the domain. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- haqk · 2023-11-04 03:51 You can get very cheap $2 (or less) domain names from providers like namecheap. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Matoxius · 2023-11-04 05:30 >too much abuse? what happend here? cand you develop a little? 'This is Microsoft-Support, how can I help you today sir?' ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PyroRider · 2023-11-04 09:08 A domain alone costs less than 15$ a year, just rent one ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LightBrownWolf · 2023-11-04 09:39 https://krebsonsecurity.com/2023/03/sued-by-meta-freenom-halts-domain- registrations/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LightBrownWolf · 2023-11-04 09:39 tysm!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LightBrownWolf · 2023-11-04 09:49 I have had quite a lot of experience when it comes to free domains. .tk, .ml, .gq, .cf, and .ga domains are no longer available for free, as freenom has been sued. You can still buy them though: [.tk](https://internetbs.net/) [.ml](https://regery.com/en/domains/zone/ml) [.gq](https://www.inwx.com/en/gq-domain) [.cf](https://www.inwx.com/en/cf-domain) [.ga](https://internetbs.net/) .pp.au domains are free. They're not subdomains tho, they are third level domains. Obviously since it's free it has restrictions though. [Free subdomains and stuff](https://www.reddit.com/r/freenom/comments/ 16kwmm2/alternatives_to_freenom_megalist/) .business domains are $2.55 USD. [I actually have one myself](http://iridium.business/). [These are suuuper cheap. I might get one myself.](https://gen.xyz/1111b) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LightBrownWolf · 2023-11-04 09:52 if you've already registered one you can still manage it assuming freenom hasn't taken it down. the owners are just waiting for it to die at this point. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- senectus · 2023-11-04 10:26 Try https://www.freenom.com/en/index.html?lang=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RackmountMonkey · 2023-11-05 17:28 What domain do you want? If its under $15 a year I'll buy it for you ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9acca9 · 2023-11-05 19:25 thanks but it is not necessary! thanks for your help! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9acca9 · 2023-11-05 19:28 lol, maybe the way i wrote that sound like that but was not my intention. I dont speak english, so maybe the words i choose transmit that message. When i ask for "develop" was just asking for a sentence, 5 words or something like that. If the user was in the mood. Anyway, thanks for the support microsoft! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Matoxius · 2023-11-06 06:50 My answer was about tech support scams. They usually make a fake 'support' site, claim to be Microsoft and want you to call a number. Then they try to convince you to give them gift cards. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- njtomboy · 2023-11-25 08:10 In reality, domains are not actually free; what may seem like free domains often involves bundled marketing strategies from service providers where you still incur costs elsewhere. If you're specifically looking to register a domain without extra expenses, you can find affordable options at get.it.com. They offer cost-effective domain solutions, including the third-level domain ".it.com," which serves as a viable alternative to ".com" in case it's not available, making it a budget-friendly choice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dunercho_bg · 2023-11-29 17:24 Same ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GifRancini · 2023-12-01 08:51 I was today year's old when i learnt about this being a thing. The lengths scammers will go to hey. Just invest that energy in doing something decent and legitimate, you will probably be alright!