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Host a small website with PHP, databases, a subdomain and HTTPS.

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What you can use it for

Host a small website with PHP, databases, a subdomain and HTTPS.

  • Includes PHP, database support, free subdomain and SSL for a small website.
  • Ongoing free shared hosting when a free signup slot is available.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes

Replace basic hobby shared hosting for a small PHP or static website, accepting capacity-limited signup and shared-server reliability. Not a replacement for business-critical uptime, bundled paid domains or managed premium support. Additional comparison: Replace small noncritical shared website hosting only. Free Johnny: 1,000 MB shared storage, five domains, capacity-limited signup and required 30-day login. Shared-resource limits, slowdowns and outages are possible. Not premium support or uptime parity; domains and optional paid servers cost extra. No paid API required.

Before you switch

Best for hobby and non-critical sites: firsthand users report slowdowns and occasional outages. Free signups can fill almost immediately; do not pay merely to access the recommended free route. Log in at least every 30 days to avoid inactivity suspension. Files, databases, mail, backups and logs share the 1,000 MB quota. Bandwidth is fair-use, not dedicated capacity; daily shared compute limits apply (200 GB memory usage and 10k CPU per signup page, not 200 GB RAM). Custom domain registration is extra. Optional Tommy donation starts at $2, Morty at $1/month and VPS at $4/month; these are separate paid choices. No paid API is required for basic hosting.

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