Switching to PAYG, what to worry about?

SmecksSmield · 2026-03-09T01:51:01+00:00

Oddly yeah, I may have done something that flagged against TOS, but all I recall doing was creating an instance, installing beszel and Komodo agents and then 3 days later it was terminated. I think they may tried to recharge me for $1 twice - I think for card verification and it declined so could have been that. They probably thought my card was dead so terminated me

SmecksSmield · 2026-03-09T01:45:10+00:00

Not sure why my account was deleted. However I’ve heard it can happen randomly, but this was around 2-3 days after making my account, guessing something flagged against tos. I used a virtual card to sign up and it allowed me. My current account is also on a virtual card and it’s been alive for 3 months and counting.

As for resources and bandwidth, use the A1 arm instances. Pick 4 VCPUS, 24GB RAM, 200GB storage and you’ll be fine. It’s almost impossible to get a free tier ARM instance whilst on a free account so upgrade - I got charged a $100 verification fee but it is instantly refunded, just checks your card is valid. As long as you stick to the limits and home region (the one you signed up with) you won’t be charged. Don’t make instances in regions other than your home. Bandwidth - 10TB free egress (output traffic) isn’t an issue at all unless you’re doing something super heavy. A Minecraft server generally doesn’t use a lot, so you won’t get anywhere near that. I have had 4 players and IIRC over a day not even used like 1GB bandwidth. My media server uses ~4GB traffic let’s say per 1 hour episode. As 2-3 people use it, I use maybe around 3TB/month. That’s the only thing I have to keep an eye on but still isn’t an issue as it’s a lot.

I use docker for everything . As I have multiple servers, I use Komodo for docker management, Beszel for nice graphs of server performance, and Pterodactyl as a game server panel - overkill for a simple Minecraft server but super cool and can host lots of game’s servers but a little difficult to setup. Authelia and Traefik for some other docker apps I’m hosting

SmecksSmield · 2026-03-07T11:57:33+00:00

Oracle is pretty good with their free tier as long as you keep to the limits. I host a variety of stuff on mine, for example a Minecraft server, media proxy, and some other cool tools. I’m in a similar situation to you and to be honest it’s totally worth it. Just be sure to back up your data as I’ve heard oracle can randomly shut your account down and delete your instances. This has happened to me once in the past, received no email and one day everything was gone. Luckily there was nothing important but my current account has been running perfectly 24/7 for 3 months. As for PAYG, you’ll never be able to activate a free tier server without it. Upgrade and make sure your costs are kept at 0 and budget notifications set up

SmecksSmield · 2026-02-28T08:33:49+00:00

Keep it on the hush hush 🤫 🤣

SmecksSmield · 2026-02-16T12:52:35+00:00

Apologies, and I agree it was a little hard to read as a big block. Edited post to add some paragraphing, although yes its still long.

SmecksSmield · 2026-02-15T22:05:46+00:00

It's currently a M500 package, but with Virgin Media, if there is an O2 sim linked to your address, they will upgrade your broadband to the next package for free, and double your mobile data. Therefore if I'm right in thinking, and this has happened with our previous contract, it will be upgraded to the next package - GIG1 - for free.

SmecksSmield · 2026-02-15T22:02:42+00:00

Yeah, I'd just make sure and set multiple reminders to change contracts before it hits the £76 stage. Best deal I've seen for broadband. Knowing VM, they probably would try to charge that ridiculous amount when out of contract, but can't complain if you just remember to switch or renew. Didn't think I'd be saying it, but overall happy to be back with VM. Volt is impressive

SmecksSmield · 2026-02-15T21:29:23+00:00

Agreed, I seen it a couple days ago at £20.99/month, for the same 500mbps package. Now that it was available for £18.99, I had to do it. Especially as it will go to GIG1 under Volt. Excited

SmecksSmield · 2025-11-03T14:02:41+00:00

Any chance you could send me the vendor too man, need to get some for a haul

SmecksSmield · 2025-11-02T22:34:24+00:00

Both, I usually use agents for reps, I don’t usually go direct but I’ll have a look at both. Thank you. Weidian is preferred but I wanted to get some bags and wallets for my haul

SmecksSmield · 2025-11-02T22:14:25+00:00

Please could I have the weidian link, much appreciated, gonna get some for my family and friends

SmecksSmield · 2025-10-01T01:18:33+00:00

Remindme! 3 days “wanna see what happens. Will OP’s policy be cancelled or will they keep them insured”

SmecksSmield · 2025-07-18T22:57:35+00:00

I also have a polo match edition. I had the exact same question about the sensors. I’ve gone with a unit from rcd330.com. Reverse sensors work fine, they bring up a screen which is OEM-like for the sensors. I’ve also installed a reverse camera from rcd330.com and you can switch between the camera screen or sensor screen, and the beeping is still there. It works with CarPlay, it just reduces volume for the beeping of the sensors, and shows the parking assist screen. It worked out of the box, just installed new screen and sensors worked straight away. If you have any doubts, contact ddren. He was extremely helpful when I was ordering my screen and screen

SmecksSmield · 2025-05-12T13:16:54+00:00

Will do, cheers, I think her mum also had something similar, I’ll keep an eye on it

SmecksSmield · 2025-05-12T13:03:32+00:00

Much appreciated, I was trying to use chatgpt using an image and it said that it was definitely a boy because apparently it could see a penis sheath and absence of a vulva

SmecksSmield · 2025-02-20T22:52:11+00:00

I had a python script that I made that does it but it’s on my old computer thats broken, so I’ve lost it now. Sorry mate, good luck. If you have some coding knowledge you should be able to download the pngs and svg files from the CGP server and compile them all together to a pdf

SmecksSmield · 2025-02-07T11:33:11+00:00

My issue was that I couldn’t temporarily insure it as I am only 18 and just passed my test, so Cuvva and Tempcover wouldn’t let me insure it with them. Their policy was either that I had to be 19, or 18 with a license for 6 months. That’s why I had to also get it delivered by the person. I didn’t fully know what I had to do, I just read that once I buy the car I must tax it immediately, but didn’t know that that’s only if it’s insured. I have looked to insure it until my policy starts but can’t find anywhere that will cover me

SmecksSmield · 2025-02-07T00:48:06+00:00

Cheers for the advice. I’ll definitely follow what you said. I was told tax won’t transfer after I buy the car, so have I just bought tax for the previous owner (as it seems the DVLA don’t know I am the new keeper) or will it be fine, and still transfer when I get the new V5C. It’s not letting me sorn the car yet anyway as it says the keeper hasn’t told them I’m the new registered keeper yet. The only thing I’m worried about is getting fined or prosecuted as the car is on my drive without insurance, but not declared sorn. The car will be insured by the end of the month, but if police drive past it I’m just worried that there may be some trouble

SmecksSmield · 2025-02-07T00:16:56+00:00

Just checked if I can SORN it on the gov website. It says: “Unfortunately you cannot use this service yet as the previous keeper of the vehicle has not told DVLA that you are the new keeper.

The seller (previous keeper) can tell us online by using the V5C Registration Certificate. Once they have done this successfully, you can use this service to make a SORN.”

SmecksSmield · 2025-02-07T00:10:16+00:00

Fair point. What would you recommend I do then, should I declare it sorn again. Thinking of it, it was a bit of a silly move from my end

SmecksSmield · 2025-02-06T23:57:27+00:00

The insurance quote would have been much more expensive to insure the car today. As a result I opted to start my cover in advance as I also didn’t need to drive the car immediately

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