# fps.ms

> fps.ms is a free cloud hosting platform founded in May 2023 in the Netherlands. We offer free game server hosting, bot hosting, web hosting, dynamic DNS, and more — no credit card required, forever free. Premium upgrades start at just €0.29/month. Our mission is to make gaming and hosting accessible for everyone regardless of budget or personal situation.

## About fps.ms

fps.ms was started in May 2023 and is run by passionate people from all over the world.

### Mission

We think that everyone should have the possibility of having their own server to play with friends and family, regardless of their budget or personal situation.

### Business Model

We have advertisements in place to help cover the server costs, as running a service like fps.ms is not cheap. We also have Pro/Premium plans that help cover a substantial amount of the costs.

### Infrastructure

We own hardware hosted in the Netherlands (The Hague). Our other locations are servers rented through third-party hosting providers. We have server locations in both the Americas and Europe, ensuring low latency for users worldwide.

### Company Information

- **Founded**: May 2023
- **Location**: The Hague, Netherlands
- **Company Registration Number**: 92648029
- **Contact**: info@fps.ms (general inquiries), abuse@fps.ms (abuse reports)
- **Discord**: https://fps.ms/discord

### Team

**Management:**
- Caner — Netherlands — Management
- Bastiaan — Netherlands — Management

**Community Moderators:**
- Antonio (Spain)
- Kerim (Turkey)
- Nym1 (Germany)
- Dan (Germany)
- Kre0lidge (India)
- Chiara (Germany)
- Moritz (Germany)

### Support Policy

We are happy to help if something goes wrong, but users should not expect managed support or help with configuring and setting up servers. Users are encouraged to check the documentation at docs.fps.ms and search online for guides.

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## Services

### 1. Free Minecraft Server Hosting

Host Minecraft servers completely free with premium features.

**Free Plan (€0, forever):**
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 CPU Cores
- 5 GB Storage
- Unlimited Player Slots
- 24-hour renewal cycle

**Premium Plans:**

| Plan | Price/month | Price/year | RAM | CPU | Storage | Uptime |
|------|-------------|------------|-----|-----|---------|--------|
| Free | €0 | — | 4 GB | 2 cores | 5 GB | Renewal required |
| 4 GB | €2.99 | €29.99 | 4 GB | 2 cores | 10 GB | 24/7 |
| 6 GB (Popular) | €5.99 | €59.99 | 6 GB | 2 cores | 20 GB | 24/7 |
| 8 GB | €11.99 | €119.99 | 8 GB | 3 cores | 30 GB | 24/7 |
| 12 GB | €16.99 | €169.99 | 12 GB | 4 cores | 50 GB | 24/7 |

**Features:**
- Full plugin and mod support — install any plugins or mods you want
- Multiple server types: Vanilla, Paper, Sponge, BungeeCord, Waterfall, Forge, and more
- Version changer — switch Minecraft versions from the panel
- File manager and SFTP access
- Server console with real-time output
- Scheduled tasks and automated backups
- MySQL database support
- Custom server icon upload
- Player management (ban, kick, whitelist)
- Smart Hibernation — servers go offline when not in use and come back online when you're ready

**URL**: https://fps.ms/free-minecraft-server-hosting/

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### 2. Free Discord Bot Hosting

Host Discord bots 24/7 with support for Python, Node.js, Java, and more. Perfect for community bots and automation.

**Free Plan (€0, forever):**
- 128 MB RAM
- 25% CPU
- 250 MB Storage
- 24-hour renewal cycle

**Premium Plans:**

| Plan | Price/month | RAM | CPU | Storage | Uptime |
|------|-------------|-----|-----|---------|--------|
| Free | €0 | 128 MB | 25% | 250 MB | 24h renewal |
| 256 MB | €0.29 | 256 MB | 25% | 500 MB | 24/7 |
| 512 MB (Popular) | €0.49 | 512 MB | 50% | 1 GB | 24/7 |
| 1 GB | €0.99 | 1 GB | 100% | 2.5 GB | 24/7 |
| 2 GB | €1.49 | 2 GB | 150% | 5 GB | 24/7 |

**Supported Languages:** Python, Node.js, Java, and other languages
**Features:** File manager, SFTP, server console, scheduled tasks

**URL**: https://fps.ms/free-discord-bot-hosting/

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### 3. Free Telegram Bot Hosting

Reliable Telegram bot hosting with webhook support. Host Python, Node.js, PHP, and Go bots with 24/7 uptime.

**Free Plan (€0, forever):**
- 128 MB RAM
- 25% CPU
- 250 MB Storage
- 24-hour renewal cycle

**Premium Plans:**

| Plan | Price/month | RAM | CPU | Storage | Uptime |
|------|-------------|-----|-----|---------|--------|
| Free | €0 | 128 MB | 25% | 250 MB | 24h renewal |
| 256 MB | €0.29 | 256 MB | 25% | 500 MB | 24/7 |
| 512 MB (Popular) | €0.49 | 512 MB | 50% | 1 GB | 24/7 |
| 1 GB | €0.99 | 1 GB | 100% | 2.5 GB | 24/7 |
| 2 GB | €1.49 | 2 GB | 150% | 5 GB | 24/7 |

**Supported Languages:** Python, Node.js, PHP, Go
**Features:** Webhook support, file manager, SFTP, server console

**URL**: https://fps.ms/free-telegram-bot-hosting/

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### 4. Free Terraria Server Hosting

High-performance Terraria server hosting with mod support and unlimited player slots.

**Free Plan (€0, forever):**
- 2 GB RAM
- 1 CPU Core
- 5 GB Storage
- Unlimited Player Slots
- 24-hour renewal cycle

**Premium Plans:**

| Plan | Price/month | Price/year | RAM | CPU | Storage | Uptime |
|------|-------------|------------|-----|-----|---------|--------|
| Free | €0 | — | 2 GB | 1 core | 5 GB | 24h renewal |
| 2 GB | €1.99 | €19.99 | 2 GB | 150% | 10 GB | 24/7 |
| 4 GB (Popular) | €2.99 | €29.99 | 4 GB | 200% | 10 GB | 24/7 |

**Features:** Mod support, multiple versions, file manager, SFTP, server console

**URL**: https://fps.ms/free-terraria-server-hosting/

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### 5. Free Web Hosting

Host websites for free with PHP, MySQL, SSL, DNS management, and more. Website data is exclusively hosted in the EU (Netherlands) with full GDPR compliance.

**Free Plan ($0, forever):**
- 250 MB Storage
- 1 GB Bandwidth
- 1 Domain
- 1 MySQL Database
- 1 FTP Account
- Free SSL Certificate (Let's Encrypt)
- Free subdomain
- 7-day renewal cycle

**Premium Plans:**

| Plan | Price/month | Price/year | Storage | Bandwidth | Domains | Databases | Email | Extras |
|------|-------------|------------|---------|-----------|---------|-----------|-------|--------|
| Free | €0 | — | 250 MB | 1 GB | 1 | 1 | — | 7-day renewal |
| Starter | €0.49 | €4.99 | 500 MB | 10 GB | 1 | 1 | 1 | No renewal |
| Lite | €0.99 | €9.99 | 1 GB | 25 GB | 1 + 1 sub | 1 | 3 | No renewal |
| Basic (Popular) | €2.99 | €29.99 | 5 GB | 100 GB | 3 + 3 subs | 3 | 5 | Catch-all email |
| Plus | €5.99 | €59.99 | 15 GB | Unlimited | 5 + 5 subs | 5 | 8 | CGI & SSH |
| Pro | €11.99 | €119.99 | 50 GB | Unlimited | 10 + 10 subs | 10 | 12 | CGI & SSH |

**Supported Technologies:** PHP, MySQL, SSL/TLS (Let's Encrypt), DNS Management
**Hosting Features:** File manager, FTP, cron jobs, backups, spam protection
**Note:** Minimum top-up of €10 (excl. VAT) required for paid plans. Supports WordPress, Laravel, custom PHP apps, and static HTML/CSS/JavaScript.

**URL**: https://fps.ms/free-web-hosting/

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### 6. Free Vikunja Hosting

Host your own Vikunja task management and project management instance. Organize tasks, manage projects, and collaborate — completely free. Data is exclusively hosted in the EU.

**Free Plan (€0, forever):**
- 2 GB Storage
- 24/7 Uptime
- Free subdomain
- File Manager & SFTP
- SSL Certificates
- Weekly renewal (7 days)

**URL**: https://fps.ms/free-vikunja-hosting/

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### 7. Free Dynamic DNS (DDNS)

Get a free *.dynip.nl subdomain and point it to your dynamic IP address. Perfect for home servers, game servers, remote access, and IoT devices.

**Free Plan (€0, forever):**
- 1 subdomain at *.dynip.nl
- IPv4 and IPv6 support
- API access for automatic updates
- 15-minute DNS propagation
- 7-day renewal cycle

**Premium Plans:**

| Plan | Price | Renewal | Features |
|------|-------|---------|----------|
| Free | €0 | 7-day renewal | 1 subdomain, IPv4/IPv6, API |
| Pro Monthly | €1.99/mo | No renewal | No ads, priority support |
| Pro Yearly | €19.99/yr | No renewal | No ads, priority support, save €3.89 |

**Technical Features:** IPv4 support, 15-minute propagation, API access, DNS servers hosted in Europe
**Perfect For:** Home servers, game servers (Minecraft, etc.), remote desktop access, IoT & smart home devices
**Note:** Minimum top-up of €10 (excl. VAT) required for paid plans.

**URL**: https://fps.ms/free-ddns/

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## Panel Features

The fps.ms control panel at https://panel.fps.ms/ provides a full-featured dashboard for managing all services.

### Server Management
- Real-time server console with WebSocket support
- Power management (start, stop, restart, kill)
- File manager with upload, download, edit, compress, decompress, and permissions management
- SFTP access for all servers
- MySQL database management with password rotation
- Scheduled tasks and automation (cron-like scheduling)
- Server backups with restore capability
- Network allocation management (ports, IP assignments)
- Server startup variable configuration
- Server reinstallation
- Server renaming and description editing

### Extensions
- **Version Changer** — Change Minecraft server versions (Vanilla, Forge, Paper, etc.)
- **Egg Changer** — Change server type after creation
- **Minecraft Icon Changer** — Upload custom server icon
- **Minecraft Player Manager** — Ban/unban, kick, whitelist, IP bans, private messages, player status queries

### Shop & Billing
- Browse and purchase server upgrades by game category
- Account balance system with credit tracking
- Payments via Stripe (Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, iDEAL/Wero, Bancontact, EPS, Przelewy24, TWINT, MobilePay, Multibanco, Link), PayPal, and Crypto
- Voucher/coupon code redemption
- Auto-renewal with toggle capability
- View upcoming charges and billing history

### Domain Registration
- Search and register domain names
- DNS zone management (add, update, delete records)
- DNSSEC support
- Privacy protection and transfer lock toggles
- Auth code generation for transfers
- Auto-renewal management
- Contact/owner management

### Web Hosting Management
- Full control panel for web hosting packages
- Subdomain management
- Database creation and management
- DNS record management per domain
- File management (create, edit, delete, upload, permissions)
- FTP account management
- Email account setup and management
- Email forwarders
- Cron job scheduling
- SSL/TLS certificate management (Let's Encrypt and manual upload)
- Backup creation and restoration

### DDNS Management
- Create and manage DDNS services
- Auto-renewal toggle
- Token regeneration for security
- Upgrade packages

### Teams & Collaboration
- Create and manage teams
- Invite team members
- Share resources (servers, domains, DDNS, web hosting)
- Fine-grained permissions per resource per member
- Team ownership transfer

### Support Tickets
- Create support tickets with category selection
- File attachments
- Ticket replies and status tracking
- Ticket rating system
- Integrated documentation search

### Account Settings
- Personal information management
- Email and password updates
- Two-factor authentication (TOTP)
- SSH key management
- API key generation (up to 25 keys)
- Activity logging (audit trail)
- Minecraft username verification
- Marketing preferences
- GDPR data deletion requests

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## Getting Started

1. **Sign up** — Create your account at https://panel.fps.ms/ (takes 30 seconds, no credit card required)
2. **Choose your service** — Select from Minecraft, Discord bots, Telegram bots, Terraria, web hosting, Vikunja, or DDNS
3. **Deploy** — Your server or service is ready in minutes
4. **Manage** — Use the control panel to configure, upload files, install plugins, and more

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## Renewal Policy

Free services require periodic renewal to stay active:

| Service | Free Renewal Cycle | Data Retention After Expiry |
|---------|-------------------|---------------------------|
| Minecraft Server | 24 hours | Data preserved during retention period |
| Discord Bot | 24 hours | Data preserved during retention period |
| Telegram Bot | 24 hours | Data preserved during retention period |
| Terraria Server | 24 hours | Data preserved during retention period |
| Web Hosting | 7 days | 28 days |
| Vikunja | 7 days | Data preserved during retention period |
| DDNS | 7 days | Hostname reserved for 28 days |

Premium/paid plans do not require renewal.

If you don't renew, your service goes offline but data is safe for the retention period. Simply renew within that time to reactivate.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### General

**Is this really free?**
Yes, completely free with no credit card required. All services have generous free tiers that are truly free forever — no trials, no time limits, no upsells.

**How do you make money?**
Through advertisements on the platform and optional Pro/Premium plans that users can purchase for more resources and 24/7 uptime.

**Are there any setup fees?**
No setup fees, ever. What you see in the pricing is exactly what you pay. No hidden costs or surprise charges.

**Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?**
Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade your plan anytime through the control panel. Changes take effect immediately.

**What payment methods do you accept?**
We accept Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, iDEAL/Wero, Bancontact, EPS, Przelewy24, TWINT, MobilePay, Multibanco, and Link (via Stripe), as well as PayPal and Crypto. All payments are processed securely.

**Is there a minimum commitment?**
No minimum commitment required. If you decide not to renew a paid server, it reverts back to a free plan. Free plans remain free forever with no strings attached.

### Minecraft

**What versions are supported?**
Vanilla, Paper, Sponge, BungeeCord, Waterfall, Forge, and more. You can change versions from the panel.

**Can I install plugins and mods?**
Yes, you have full control over which plugins and mods to install.

### Web Hosting

**What programming languages are supported?**
PHP with MySQL databases. You can host WordPress, Laravel, custom PHP applications, and static HTML/CSS/JavaScript websites.

**Can I use my own domain?**
Yes. You can use your own domain, register a new domain through the panel, or use a free subdomain. All options include free SSL certificates.

**Where is my website hosted?**
In the European Union (Netherlands) with full GDPR compliance.

### DDNS

**What is Dynamic DNS?**
Dynamic DNS allows you to point a hostname to an IP address that changes frequently. Instead of remembering your IP, you can use a memorable name like myserver.dynip.nl.

**Can I use DDNS for my Minecraft server?**
Absolutely. Your friends can connect using myserver.dynip.nl instead of a changing IP address.

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## Links

- **Website**: https://fps.ms/
- **Control Panel**: https://panel.fps.ms/
- **Documentation**: https://docs.fps.ms/
- **Network Status**: https://status.fps.ms/
- **Discord Community**: https://fps.ms/discord
- **Terms of Service**: https://docs.fps.ms/terms-of-service/
- **Privacy Policy**: https://docs.fps.ms/privacy-policy/
- **Contact**: info@fps.ms
- **Abuse Reports**: abuse@fps.ms