%25width=50pct rfloat%25 Attach:Marketing/oregontrail.png # 200 Acres Undeveloped VPS's # Frontier Domains (:notitle:) (:NOTOC:) ## Free 4-Week Sysadmin Course If you want independence, you want to run your own virtual private server (VPS). For four weeks, IRCNow is offering a **FREE** sysadmin course with a VPS. We will help train pioneers so they can control their own tech. ## [Of the Users, By the Users, For the Users](/freedom/freedom) Don't build your digital life and business on a platform controlled by a corporate monopoly. There's no future there; the system is rigged against you. On our network, all users are created equal. We don't answer to billionaire CEOs, elites, or corporate monopolies. This LAN was made for you and me. ## [Claim Your VPS Homestead Today!](/vps/vps) Welcome to IRCNow, the new center for the startup dream. ## [What You'll Learn](/minutemin/bootcamp) # How to set up your own VPN (virtual private network) # How to set up your own mail server # How to set up your own webserver and web applications # How to configure TLS for security # How to run your own IRC social network (includes bots, bouncers, services) # How to set up your own file sharing server # How to set up your own firewall # How to set up your own nameserver and how to purchase a custom domain ## How to Apply To apply, we will require one of four verification methods: # Get a referral from a friend who is trusted by IRCNow staff # Provide a photo ID # Show us your personal social media/website/blog # Provide us with work portfolio/resume # Join us over on IRC on one of our [servers](/ircnow/servers) on #vps # Send an email to admin@ircnow.org ## Upgrade At the end of the four free weeks course, you can: # [Purchase the VPS](vps/vps) at $5USD/month. Proceeds go towards [[supporting a free network](/ircnow/goals) # [Purchase the VPS](vps/vps) at $5USD/month. Proceeds go towards [[supporting a free network](/ircnow/goals) # [Volunteer as staff](/ircnow/minutemin) to keep the VPS free of charge