bsd.computer

bsd.computer public access unix

bsd.computer offers free to use UNIX shell accounts accessible over SSH. The system runs on OpenBSD, an open source 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system.

Services run directly on the system use no tracking and no ads. Front-end web interfaces are kept simple, accessible*, and use no javascript. A number of them are enabled by default:

• Shell accounts accessible via ssh and mosh
• File storage in your home directory (limits)
• Web hosting served over https
• Git hosting served over https, ssh, and git (www)
• A paste bin with syntax highlighting served over https (www)

Some of them cannot be accessed over SSH and require a password login to be set up on your account:

• E-mail accounts accessible via smtps and imaps

Files in your $HOME/pub are publicly accessible:

• Websites are accessible at https://bsd.computer/~user
• Git repos can be viewed at https://git.bsd.computer/~user/repo.git
• Git repos can be cloned over https or ssh://git@bsd.computer/~user/repo.git
• Pastes can be viewed at https://paste.bsd.computer/~user/file

Users can be e-mailed with the address user@cro.wtf.

unacceptable behaviour

Doing any of the following on the server may lead to a permanent ban:

• Storing or distributing any content that is illegal in the UK
• Attempting to disrupt the server
• Using any of the services to spam or advertise
• Mining cryptocurrencies
• Inciting violence
• Harassing, dogpilling, or doxxing other users
• Promoting racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, or casteism

resource limits

No hard limits are set, but try not to run anything that will disrupt the system, as all resources are shared. Try to keep your home directory under a few gigabytes and don't open too many processes.

sign up

There is no registration form at the moment, and services are a little experimental. You can send an email with your wanted username and a public ssh key to request an account.