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Developers and businesses looking to build and test their solutions in the cloud without incurring high costs can now leverage Vultr's Free Tier Program. Vultr, the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company, is committed to supporting global innovation by offering free cloud instances to eligible applicants. The program aims to lower the barriers for new innovations and businesses by providing access to high-performance cloud computing.

Program Eligibility and Application

Anyone can apply for the Free Tier program, but Vultr assesses applicants to ensure their resources are used by real people and businesses solving real problems. The application process involves providing information about the intended use, which helps Vultr validate the applicant's identity and purpose. The more detailed the application, the higher the chances of being granted access due to a weighted scoring system.

Features of the Free Tier Instance

The free instance offered by Vultr includes 1 vCPU, 512MB RAM, 10GB SSD storage, and an IPv4 address. These instances are available in specific data center regions, including Miami, Seattle, and Frankfurt.

How to Deploy a Free Tier Instance

To deploy a free tier instance, eligible users can navigate to the instance deploy page under Cloud Compute > Regular > Free Instance in their Vultr control panel. The process requires users to have completed the necessary setup, including email verification, adding a credit card, and enabling two-factor authentication.

Key Considerations

The free tier instances are part of a new program rolled out in phases, with limited quantities available. Access is granted on a randomized basis, influenced by the weighted score of each applicant. Users are notified by email and through their Vultr console when they are admitted into the program.