Best VPS/Server for personal content/storage? reddit / selfhosted ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EriksonEnterprises 路 2023-11-08 22:14 I'm considering having my own "cloud backup" service for my own personal usage (maybe family members too) But, I'm reading some of the hosting providers terms and they're pretty strict on what's stored on a server. I don't have anything crazy other than what a typical person would have 馃槄 and I suppose I can skip those files, but what's the answer here? I guess I answered my own question? Lmao Past this, just in general it would be nice to find a place that's secure with their servers regardless. Like if I used the storage for my sensitive documents, I'd hate to be with a company that'll easily access these like Google does with Google Drive... Thank you in advance ---------------------------------------------------------------------- lesigh 路 2023-11-08 22:34 Just encrypt your files. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EriksonEnterprises 路 2023-11-08 22:42 Very great point actually, appreciate the idea! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EriksonEnterprises 路 2023-11-08 23:02 Sadly I was looking further into the terms of different places and it looks like they are all for web hosting only. Using it for storage is prohibited lol So I guess my best bet is to invest in a local household server But thank you! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- lesigh 路 2023-11-08 23:17 Might be cheaper to use services like backblaze https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoarder/s/eqlYrUfznO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- No_Dragonfruit_5882 路 2023-11-09 01:29 Id go with a hetzner storage box ---------------------------------------------------------------------- xkcd__386 路 2023-11-09 02:16 I'd never heard of VPSs prohibiting any specific use case; I have 3 restic repos on my VPS and have had them for close to 6 years now (well, borg until early this year, now restic, but it's the same principle). I've looked through all the server types in https://www.hetzner.com/legal/system-policies (my VPS provider) and I can't find anything about not using for data backup. (They only prohibit: crypto mining, IP address scanning, changing the MAC address, and using fake source IPs.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CyberHouseChicago 路 2023-11-09 03:12 Whoever told you all VPS places prohibit using their servers as a data saving/backup device is an idiot and should be ignored. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EriksonEnterprises 路 2023-11-09 03:14 Sadly it's in the terms of the VPS servers. I checked 鈽癸笍 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CyberHouseChicago 路 2023-11-09 03:36 Are you sure it's in the terms for vps servers ? Not the companies shared webhosting? Any company with those kinds of terms on vps servers is low end garbage. Maybe time to look for better quality ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EriksonEnterprises 路 2023-11-09 03:46 I checked out UltaHost and it looks like they allow it 馃榿 but the others I checked it specifically said they can't be used as data storage for all of their services :/ Looks like UltaHost is the answer! I chatted with them and confirmed it as well Thank you :) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Simplixt 路 2023-11-09 10:50 Where are you reading such things? You can do what ever you want, as long as you stay in the limits (e.g. bandwidth) of your service and are not uploading any illegal content. And of course: If you are privacy focused, always encrypt your backups. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EriksonEnterprises 路 2023-11-09 10:52 Well I read it in the terms of service but reading it again, it looks like it only applies to the shared type situation: "All of the files on our shared hosting accounts must pertain to your website(s). This space may only be used for web files, active emails, and content of Client Websites. Hostwinds shared hosting may not be used for massive file storage systems, or backup storage solutions (including media files, emails, or other data). You are not authorized to use Hostwinds for the hosting of download mirrors. You may have files for your clients/users/ to use; however, if your website is based around users downloading files, you will need to upgrade to a VPS Package with a link to our managed Linux page." ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Simplixt 路 2023-11-09 10:56 Of course, a cheap webspace is for webspace stuff ... But even here: Many webhosting providers are promoting to use their webspace for Nextcloud and co. and even give you a quick-install- option. So it's a shady formulation in the terms of service that most professional services would not include. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EriksonEnterprises 路 2023-11-09 10:57 Yeah makes sense forsure. My fault, I misread the terms Time to setup my server 馃槑馃榿 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Common-Gap3610 路 2023-11-09 13:23 I keep many of my data on ultahost server they offer free backup as well so i know for sure that my files will not be lost I keep many of my data on their server they offer free backup as well so i know for sure that my files will not be lost ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EriksonEnterprises 路 2023-11-09 13:24 Yeah I read that about how they have their own backups in case the whole server has an issue and they will attempt to restore. That's pretty cool actually, assuming they're responsible with the data haha ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PoSaP 路 2023-11-09 23:27 Yeap, Hetzner can do the job. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Key-Basis-9425 路 2023-11-11 13:05 i dont think any vps provider prohibit that really, i usually go with smaller providers like serverlynx or time4vps and they are doing just fine for all of my needs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ivishara 路 2023-11-17 14:16 I've been with ServerLynx for over a year now, and I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality of their service and hosting. The speed and reliability of their servers have exceeded my expectations, providing a seamless experience for both my personal blog and e-commerce site. What truly sets ServerLynx apart is their exceptional customer support. Anytime I've had a question or issue, their team has been quick to respond and incredibly helpful. It's clear that they prioritize customer satisfaction, making the overall hosting experience not just efficient but also enjoyable. Kudos to the ServerLynx team for consistently delivering top-notch service!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- supun99prabo 路 2023-11-18 03:23 best one nice