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Admin: grammatical errors

2026-06-08T14:29:30Z

grammatical errors

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	Visit the [[Quickstart]] Guide!		Visit the [[Quickstart]] Guide!

	==== '''I~~'m getting~~ an "unauthorized" error whenever I ~~try~~ to submit in Nest.''' ====		==== '''Why did I just get an "unauthorized" error whenever I tried to submit in Nest?''' ====
	This is just a bug! Reload the page and it should work.		This is just a bug! Reload the page and it should work.

Admin: added more frequent questions

2026-06-08T13:47:01Z

added more frequent questions

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	Nest is a free Linux hosting service provided by [https://hackclub.com Hack Club] for teenagers to host their apps and projects for free. You can host websites, Discord bots, really anything that doesn't go against the [[Acceptable Use Policy]]! Everyone gets 2 cores, 2 GB memory and 16 GB storage by default; you can request more [https://nest.fillout.com/resources here].		Nest is a free Linux hosting service provided by [https://hackclub.com Hack Club] for teenagers to host their apps and projects for free. You can host websites, Discord bots, really anything that doesn't go against the [[Acceptable Use Policy]]! Everyone gets 2 cores, 2 GB memory and 16 GB storage by default; you can request more [https://nest.fillout.com/resources here].

	==== '''How can I get started?''' ====		==== '''How can I get started? What is an SSH pubkey?''' ====
	Visit the [[Quickstart]] Guide!		Visit the [[Quickstart]] Guide!

			==== '''I'm getting an "unauthorized" error whenever I try to submit in Nest.''' ====
			This is just a bug! Reload the page and it should work.

	==== '''What OS should I choose?''' ====		==== '''What OS should I choose?''' ====

Admin at 18:47, 4 June 2026

2026-06-04T18:47:19Z

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	Read our guide on [[Using PM2]] and [[Using Systemd]]!		Read our guide on [[Using PM2]] and [[Using Systemd]]!

	'''How can i complain about the nest admins?'''		==== '''How can i complain about the nest admins?''' ====

	Please send an email to root [at] hackclub [dot] app		Please send an email to root [at] hackclub [dot] app

Admin: disclaimer about nixos

2026-06-01T22:46:32Z

disclaimer about nixos

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	'''Debian''': The distro Ubuntu is based on; it's a bit leaner and more stable. A great pick if you're a bit more comfortable with Linux or want something a bit more optimized.		'''Debian''': The distro Ubuntu is based on; it's a bit leaner and more stable. A great pick if you're a bit more comfortable with Linux or want something a bit more optimized.

	'''NixOS''': Steep learning curve, but easier to roll back changes. Only choose this if you're familiar and want to learn Nix specifically!		'''NixOS''': Steep learning curve, but easier to roll back changes. Only choose this if you're familiar and want to learn Nix specifically! '''No support is provided by Nest for NixOS!'''

	<nowiki>*</nowiki>note that all OSes we provide are CLI (command line) as they are the best way to learn Linux!		<nowiki>*</nowiki>note that all OSes we provide are CLI (command line) as they are the best way to learn Linux!

Admin at 14:34, 28 May 2026

2026-05-28T14:34:45Z

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	'''What is Nest? What do I get?'''		==== '''What is Nest? What do I get?''' ====

	Nest is a free Linux hosting service provided by [https://hackclub.com Hack Club] for teenagers to host their apps and projects for free. You can host websites, Discord bots, really anything that doesn't go against the [[Acceptable Use Policy]]! Everyone gets 2 cores, 2 GB memory and 16 GB storage by default; you can request more [https://nest.fillout.com/resources here].		Nest is a free Linux hosting service provided by [https://hackclub.com Hack Club] for teenagers to host their apps and projects for free. You can host websites, Discord bots, really anything that doesn't go against the [[Acceptable Use Policy]]! Everyone gets 2 cores, 2 GB memory and 16 GB storage by default; you can request more [https://nest.fillout.com/resources here].

			==== '''How can I get started?''' ====
	'''How can I get started?'''

	Visit the [[Quickstart]] Guide!		Visit the [[Quickstart]] Guide!

	'''What OS should I choose?'''		==== '''What OS should I choose?''' ====

	'''Ubuntu''': If you're unsure, pick Ubuntu! It has one of the easier learning curves and has the most support and beginner resources.		'''Ubuntu''': If you're unsure, pick Ubuntu! It has one of the easier learning curves and has the most support and beginner resources.

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	<nowiki>*</nowiki>note that all OSes we provide are CLI (command line) as they are the best way to learn Linux!		<nowiki>*</nowiki>note that all OSes we provide are CLI (command line) as they are the best way to learn Linux!

			==== '''How can i make my services run in the background?''' ====
	'''How can i make my services run in the background?'''

	Read our guide on [[Using PM2]] and [[Using Systemd]]!		Read our guide on [[Using PM2]] and [[Using Systemd]]!

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	Please send an email to root [at] hackclub [dot] app		Please send an email to root [at] hackclub [dot] app

			==== '''Is nest down?''' ====
			Stop saying nest is broken or "nest is down". You're going to need to actually say what you're having issues with. If you're using SSH, use <code>ssh -vvv username@hackcub.app</code> and put those logs there. If you can't access USERNAME.hackclub.app? Say that, give the (sub)domain, and give logs. If [https://status.hackclub.app/ https://status.hackclub.app/status/nest] says Nest is down, then we already know.

	~~'''Is nest down?'''~~		==== '''Can i host ___?''' ====

	Stop saying nest is broken or "nest is down". You're going to need to actually say what you're having issues with. If you're using SSH, use <code>ssh -vvv username@hackcub.app</code> and put those logs there. If you can't access USERNAME.hackclub.app? Say that, give the (sub)domain and give logs. https://status.hackclub.app/status/nest says nest is down? We already know.


	'''Can i host ___?'''

	As long as it's not abusive and not against [[Acceptable Use Policy\|the acceptable use policy]] then yes.		As long as it's not abusive and not against [[Acceptable Use Policy\|the acceptable use policy]] then yes.

			==== '''Do i get my own IP?''' ====
	'''Do i get my own IP?'''

	You do not get your own public IPv4, but you do get a public IPv6. We have a reverse proxy which you can use to proxy your websites without needing your own dedicated IP.		You do not get your own public IPv4, but you do get a public IPv6. We have a reverse proxy which you can use to proxy your websites without needing your own dedicated IP.

			==== '''Is there a limit to the number of ports that can be opened?''' '''Are any ports blocked?''' ====
	'''Is there a limit to the number of ports that can be opened?''' '''Are any ports blocked?'''

	65535 is the limit for ports, and port 25 is blocked to prevent malicious email spam.		65535 is the limit for ports, and port 25 is blocked to prevent malicious email spam.

			==== '''Can i portscan on nest?''' ====
	'''Can i portscan on nest?'''

	No, you will be banned.		No, you will be banned.

			==== '''Why is ID verification taking so long?''' ====
	'''Why is ID verification taking so long?'''		We do not know; it's not in our control. ID verification is done by [https://auth.hackclub.com HCA].

	We do not know, it's not in our control. ID verification is done by [https://auth.hackclub.com HCA].

Admin at 09:00, 28 May 2026

2026-05-28T09:00:56Z

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	Visit the [[Quickstart]] Guide!		Visit the [[Quickstart]] Guide!

			'''What OS should I choose?'''

			'''Ubuntu''': If you're unsure, pick Ubuntu! It has one of the easier learning curves and has the most support and beginner resources.

			'''Debian''': The distro Ubuntu is based on; it's a bit leaner and more stable. A great pick if you're a bit more comfortable with Linux or want something a bit more optimized.

			'''NixOS''': Steep learning curve, but easier to roll back changes. Only choose this if you're familiar and want to learn Nix specifically!

			<nowiki>*</nowiki>note that all OSes we provide are CLI (command line) as they are the best way to learn Linux!

Admin: added a semicolon!

2026-05-21T18:07:58Z

added a semicolon!

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	'''What is Nest? What do I get?'''		'''What is Nest? What do I get?'''

	Nest is a free Linux hosting service provided by [https://hackclub.com Hack Club] for teenagers to host their apps and projects for free. You can host websites, Discord bots, really anything that doesn't go against the [[Acceptable Use Policy]]! Everyone gets 2 cores, 2 GB memory and 16 GB storage by default, you can request more [https://nest.fillout.com/resources here].		Nest is a free Linux hosting service provided by [https://hackclub.com Hack Club] for teenagers to host their apps and projects for free. You can host websites, Discord bots, really anything that doesn't go against the [[Acceptable Use Policy]]! Everyone gets 2 cores, 2 GB memory and 16 GB storage by default; you can request more [https://nest.fillout.com/resources here].

Cyteon at 12:28, 10 May 2026

2026-05-10T12:28:35Z

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	'''How can I get started?'''		'''How can I get started?'''

	Visit the [[~~quickstart~~]]!		Visit the [[Quickstart]] Guide!


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	Read our guide on [[Using PM2]] and [[Using Systemd]]!		Read our guide on [[Using PM2]] and [[Using Systemd]]!



	'''How can i complain about the nest admins?'''		'''How can i complain about the nest admins?'''
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	'''Can i portscan on nest?'''		'''Can i portscan on nest?'''

	No, you will be ~~permanently~~ banned.		No, you will be banned.

Admin: changed PM2 to "using PM2"

2026-05-09T15:13:21Z

changed PM2 to "using PM2"

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	'''How can i make my services run in the background?'''		'''How can i make my services run in the background?'''

	~~Use~~ [[~~systemd~~]] or [[~~PM2~~]]!		Read our guide on [[Using PM2]] and [[Using Systemd]]!

Cyteon at 09:30, 5 May 2026

2026-05-05T09:30:11Z

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	Please send an email to root [at] hackclub [dot] app		Please send an email to root [at] hackclub [dot] app
	~~'''Is nest down?'''~~

	'''Is nest down?'''		'''Is nest down?'''