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Parked (Alias) Domains

2026-02-08T03:32:38Z

MoneyBroz:

== Alias Domains / Parked Domains ==

HelioHost accounts on [[:Johnny]] can have up to 5 domains in total, 10 on [[:Tommy]], and 15 on [[:Morty]]. Users can have more than 15 domains on Morty by creating additional Morty accounts. The domain limit includes Aliases (parked domains), Addon domains, and Subdomains.

Users cannot yet manage domains on their account themselves. We plan to add this feature in the future, but [[:ETA|there is no ETA for when it may be implemented]].

In the meantime, HelioHost staff will be happy to help you manage your alias domains.

== What is an Alias? ==

It is like a pet name of a person. You can call that person with their real name (main domain) or with a pet name (alias). Both names point to a '''single person'''. Likewise, You can use two or more domain names for your single web page.

== How does it differ from an Addon Domain? ==

The difference between addon domains and aliases is simply this:
* With addon domains, you build a completely separate site.
* With an alias, it is already built, you just are giving it another domain for the site it is parked on.

== How Aliases can be helpful ==

Well, let's say your main domain goes down due to the domain host having problems. If this happens, you can reach your site from your alias. That is very convenient, if you ask me!

== How can I create an Alias? ==

To create an alias, submit a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Support forum] and provide the following information:
# Your hosting account '''username'''
# The '''alias''' (domain you want to park), '''including the top-level domain (TLD)''':
#* If you're using HelioHost's domains, specify either '''helioho.st''' or '''heliohost.us'''
#* If you've purchased a custom domain, specify the TLD (such as '''.com''', '''.net''', etc.)
# The '''destination for the alias''' (the existing domain on your account you want to duplicate)

The alias will be configured to reflect your 'httpdocs' directory. If you want it to reflect a different directory, you will need to request an [[:Addon_Domain|Addon Domain]] instead.

== Aliases Attached to Custom Domains ==

== Nameservers ==

You will need to point the alias on your custom domain to the following nameservers:

* ns1.heliohost.org
* ns2.heliohost.org

== DNS Records ==

If you prefer to add A records (IPv4) or AAAA records (IPv6) for the alias to your custom domain registrar's dashboard instead of nameservers, look up the IP addresses for your server by using the steps below:

'''Login > Plesk > Websites & Domains > [domain name] > and check at the bottom of the page.'''

== What do I do now? ==

{{Info|Whether you are using one of HelioHost's domains or a custom domain, you will need to wait '''up to 2 hours''' for your alias to become fully active. If after an entire 2 hours, you still see a message saying 'HelioHost Account Queued', please [[:Clear_Your_Cache|clear your web browser cache]].}}

== Checking DNS for Aliases Attached to Custom Domains ==

Full DNS propagation can take up to 24 - 48 hours globally in some cases. To check that your DNS is properly configured, go to [https://dnschecker.org/ dnschecker.org]. Select the type of record you want to check (NS record, A record, or AAAA record), and type in your alias.

== Deleting Aliases ==

== How can I delete an Alias? ==

To request deletion of an alias, create a post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Support forum] and provide the following information:
# Your hosting account '''username'''
# The '''alias''' you want deleted

User:MoneyBroz

2026-02-08T03:29:37Z

MoneyBroz: Blanked the page

Parked (Alias) Domains

2026-02-08T03:25:56Z

MoneyBroz: /* Alias Domains / Parked Domains */ Updated page to reflect new domain limit changes.

== Alias Domains / Parked Domains ==

HelioHost accounts on [[:Johnny]] can have up to 5 domains in total, 10 on [[:Tommy]], and 15 on [[:Morty]]. Users can have more than 15 domains on Morty by creating additional Morty accounts. The domain limit includes Aliases, Addon domains, and Subdomains.

Users cannot yet manage domains on their account themselves. We plan to add this feature in the future, but [[:ETA|there is no ETA for when it may be implemented]].

In the meantime, HelioHost staff will be happy to help you manage your alias domains.

== What is an Alias? ==

It is like a pet name of a person. You can call that person with their real name (main domain) or with a pet name (alias). Both names point to a '''single person'''. Likewise, You can use two or more domain names for your single web page.

== How does it differ from an Addon Domain? ==

The difference between addon domains and aliases is simply this:
* With addon domains, you build a completely separate site.
* With an alias, it is already built, you just are giving it another domain for the site it is parked on.

== How Aliases can be helpful ==

Well, let's say your main domain goes down due to the domain host having problems. If this happens, you can reach your site from your alias. That is very convenient, if you ask me!

== How can I create an Alias? ==

To create an alias, submit a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Support forum] and provide the following information:
# Your hosting account '''username'''
# The '''alias''' (domain you want to park), '''including the top-level domain (TLD)''':
#* If you're using HelioHost's domains, specify either '''helioho.st''' or '''heliohost.us'''
#* If you've purchased a custom domain, specify the TLD (such as '''.com''', '''.net''', etc.)
# The '''destination for the alias''' (the existing domain on your account you want to duplicate)

The alias will be configured to reflect your 'httpdocs' directory. If you want it to reflect a different directory, you will need to request an [[:Addon_Domain|Addon Domain]] instead.

== Aliases Attached to Custom Domains ==

== Nameservers ==

You will need to point the alias on your custom domain to the following nameservers:

* ns1.heliohost.org
* ns2.heliohost.org

== DNS Records ==

If you prefer to add A records (IPv4) or AAAA records (IPv6) for the alias to your custom domain registrar's dashboard instead of nameservers, look up the IP addresses for your server by using the steps below:

'''Login > Plesk > Websites & Domains > [domain name] > and check at the bottom of the page.'''

== What do I do now? ==

{{Info|Whether you are using one of HelioHost's domains or a custom domain, you will need to wait '''up to 2 hours''' for your alias to become fully active. If after an entire 2 hours, you still see a message saying 'HelioHost Account Queued', please [[:Clear_Your_Cache|clear your web browser cache]].}}

== Checking DNS for Aliases Attached to Custom Domains ==

Full DNS propagation can take up to 24 - 48 hours globally in some cases. To check that your DNS is properly configured, go to [https://dnschecker.org/ dnschecker.org]. Select the type of record you want to check (NS record, A record, or AAAA record), and type in your alias.

== Deleting Aliases ==

== How can I delete an Alias? ==

To request deletion of an alias, create a post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Support forum] and provide the following information:
# Your hosting account '''username'''
# The '''alias''' you want deleted

PHP

2025-10-29T00:00:23Z

MoneyBroz:

== PHP ==

PHP is the most popular scripting language on the Internet for a reason. It's easy to learn and easy to implement, yet is powerful enough to suit almost every task. Unlike some other languages, PHP is not explicitly linked with any programming paradigms, allowing for more flexible development. HelioHost offers the latest versions of PHP on all its hosting accounts. We are unique in that we offer PHP without safe mode, which is the more secure but less functional alternative that you'll find on most free hosts.

== PHP Versions Supported ==

The PHP versions supported on each server are listed below. To see the PHP packages installed for each version, click on the 'phpinfo()' link. To check if a specific package is installed, press <code>Ctrl + F</code> and type in the package name to search the page.

== Morty server ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="caption-side:top; |'''Morty server'''
|-
! PHP Version !! Packages Installed
|-
| PHP 5.6 || [https://php56.krydos3.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 7.0 || [https://php70.krydos3.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 7.4 || [https://php74.krydos3.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.0 || [https://php80.krydos3.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.1 || [https://php81.krydos3.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.2 || [https://php82.krydos3.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.3 || [https://php83.krydos3.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.4 || [https://php84.krydos3.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|}

== Tommy server ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="caption-side:top; |'''Tommy server'''
|-
! PHP Version !! Packages Installed
|-
| PHP 5.6 || [https://php56.krydos1.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 7.0 || [https://php70.krydos1.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 7.4 || [https://php74.krydos1.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.0 || [https://php80.krydos1.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.1 || [https://php81.krydos1.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.2 || [https://php82.krydos1.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.3 || [https://php83.krydos1.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.4 || [https://php84.krydos1.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|}

== Johnny server ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="caption-side:top; |'''Johnny server'''
|-
! PHP Version !! Packages Installed
|-
| PHP 5.6 || [https://php56.krydos2.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 7.0 || [https://php70.krydos2.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 7.4 || [https://php74.krydos2.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.0 || [https://php80.krydos2.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.1 || [https://php81.krydos2.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.2 || [https://php82.krydos2.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.3 || [https://php83.krydos2.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|-
| PHP 8.4 || [https://php84.krydos2.heliohost.org phpinfo()]
|}

== Lily server ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="caption-side:top; |'''Lily server'''
|-
! PHP Version
|-
| PHP 5.3
|-
| PHP 5.4
|-
| PHP 5.5
|-
| PHP 5.6
|-
| PHP 7.0
|-
| PHP 7.1
|-
| PHP 7.2
|-
| PHP 7.3
|-
| PHP 7.4
|-
| PHP 8.2
|}

== PHP Packages Installed ==

=== Inside Plesk ===

Follow the navigation steps below to view which PHP packages are installed:

'''Login > Plesk > Websites & Domains > [domain] > Dashboard tab > Dev Tools > PHP button > click on the ' View the phpinfo() page' link'''

To check if a specific package is installed, press <code>Ctrl + F</code> and type in the package name to search the page.

[[File:View-phpinfo.png]]

=== View phpinfo() page ===

If you don't have a HelioHost account to access information within Plesk, you can view the installed PHP packages for the available PHP versions on our servers by checking [[#PHP_Versions_Supported|the relevant phpinfo() page links here]].

== Using proc_open(), exec(), popen(), etc. ==

These functions are disabled on our shared hosting servers ([[:Morty|Morty]], [[:Tommy|Tommy]], and [[:Johnny|Johnny]]) for security reasons. If you need to run proc_open(), exec(), popen(), etc., you will need a VPS. {{Template:VPSInfo}}

== Learning PHP ==

'<?php' is the opening braces and '?>' is the closing braces for PHP.

Here is a sample hello world file.

<pre>
<?php
echo "Hello World!";
?>
</pre>

A good tutorial can be found here: [https://blog.udemy.com/php-tutorial/ https://blog.udemy.com/php-tutorial].

== Change PHP Version ==

Follow the navigation steps below to change your PHP version inside Plesk:

'''Login > Plesk > Websites & Domains > [domain] > Dashboard tab > Dev Tools > PHP button > select PHP version from the dropdown menu'''

[[File:plesk-change-php-version.png]]

After the PHP version is changed, you will see a confirmation message that contains the timeframe for the change to take effect:

[[File:plesk-php-change-120-min.png]]

== PHP Version Changes Take Up To 2 Hours ==

{{Info|PHP version changes take '''up to 2 hours''' to go into effect as they require an Apache restart.}}

Cody

2025-08-16T17:31:42Z

MoneyBroz: Undo revision 1946 by KazVee (talk)

== Cody ==

Cody is a virtual server that runs the main database, chat widget, news bot, and ns2.heliohost.org. He is hosted on [[Annie|Annie]].

HelioHost

2025-08-16T17:29:26Z

MoneyBroz: /* Support */

== What is HelioHost? ==

HelioHost is the service offered by [[:HelioNet|HelioNet]] and is the industry-leading free web host. HelioHost is also operated and supported by HelioNet's [[#Support_Administrators|Moderators]]. HelioHost is affiliated with Free-Webhosts.com, which is also affiliated with dozens of other free hosts in competition with HelioHost, and individually rates each individual host. We are pleased to confirm that Free-Webhosts.com has rated our hosting service as the best free host ever worldwide! This impressive rating of 100% is mostly thanks to [[:What_HelioHost_Offers|the services HelioHost offers]].

== Why Choose HelioHost? ==

The biggest difference between HelioHost and other free web hosts is that HelioHost exists to provide free web hosting. This may seem like an obvious reason for a free web host to exist, but most free web hosting groups do not exist to provide free hosting. Instead, they exist to cause the customer to buy their "premium" plan, and therefore make money.

This is where HelioHost differs. HelioHost is run solely by the community (we define "the community" as select members of HelioNet, but the work is purely voluntary), with the sole purpose of creating the best web hosting possible for the most people. Now, in order to do this, we must implement some measures that prevent a few users from ruining the hosting experiences of many others, and therefore cannot satisfy everyone. However, with our collective knowledge, we have been able to create an industry-leading, self-sustaining web host that is able to host thousands of sites, all for free.

== Support Administrators ==

* [[:Ashoat]]
* [[:Krydos]]
* [[:Wolstech]]

== Support Moderators ==

* [[:KazVee]]
* [[:MoneyBroz]]
* [[:Unknown025]]
* [[:OnEnemy]]
* [[:Flaze]]
* [[:Yashrs]]
* [[:Sn1f3rt]]

== Inactive Staff ==

* Byron
* Wizard
* Xaav
* JJE
* CL58
* Ice IT Support
* Tjoene
* Shinryuu
* Luigi123

== Support ==

[https://helionet.org/ HelioNet] is the support area of HelioHost. All support is operated by open support forums, which runs IP.Board 4.7 and established a few years back, and is mainly handled by the Support Admins, Moderator and Contributors, not forgetting the community users who kindly assist users requesting support. If questions cannot be answered by the community then the staff 'escalate' (send) support requests to the Root Administrator [[:Ashoat|djbob]] who deals with it at the root end. The Wiki was introduced to allow users to help themselves and avoid using the forums by receiving answers to the most commonly asked questions. The Twitter feed [http://twitter.com/HelioHost/ @HelioHost] was also introduced to keep users up to date with the latest service updates on [https://heliohost.org/ HelioHost] and [https://helionet.org/ HelioNet].

== Servers ==

HelioHost owns seven servers which are collocated at the Hurricane Electric datacenter (located in Fremont, California) named [[:Eddie|Eddie]], [[:Stevie|Stevie]], [[:Charlie|Charlie]], [[:Lucie|Lucie]], [[:Annie|Annie]], [[:Katie|Katie]], and [[:Sparkie|Sparkie]].

On these seven physical servers we have created multiple virtual machines. The plans that users can create accounts on are called [[:Morty]], [[:Tommy|Tommy]], and [[:Johnny]].

We also have a virtual server named [[:Brody|Brody]] that runs our main website, the [https://helionet.org/ HelioNet forums], and this [[:Main_Page|Wiki]].

HelioHost

2025-08-16T17:13:34Z

MoneyBroz: /* Servers */ Updated outdated info

== What is HelioHost? ==

HelioHost is the service offered by [[:HelioNet|HelioNet]] and is the industry-leading free web host. HelioHost is also operated and supported by HelioNet's [[#Support_Administrators|Moderators]]. HelioHost is affiliated with Free-Webhosts.com, which is also affiliated with dozens of other free hosts in competition with HelioHost, and individually rates each individual host. We are pleased to confirm that Free-Webhosts.com has rated our hosting service as the best free host ever worldwide! This impressive rating of 100% is mostly thanks to [[:What_HelioHost_Offers|the services HelioHost offers]].

== Why Choose HelioHost? ==

The biggest difference between HelioHost and other free web hosts is that HelioHost exists to provide free web hosting. This may seem like an obvious reason for a free web host to exist, but most free web hosting groups do not exist to provide free hosting. Instead, they exist to cause the customer to buy their "premium" plan, and therefore make money.

This is where HelioHost differs. HelioHost is run solely by the community (we define "the community" as select members of HelioNet, but the work is purely voluntary), with the sole purpose of creating the best web hosting possible for the most people. Now, in order to do this, we must implement some measures that prevent a few users from ruining the hosting experiences of many others, and therefore cannot satisfy everyone. However, with our collective knowledge, we have been able to create an industry-leading, self-sustaining web host that is able to host thousands of sites, all for free.

== Support Administrators ==

* [[:Ashoat]]
* [[:Krydos]]
* [[:Wolstech]]

== Support Moderators ==

* [[:KazVee]]
* [[:MoneyBroz]]
* [[:Unknown025]]
* [[:OnEnemy]]
* [[:Flaze]]
* [[:Yashrs]]
* [[:Sn1f3rt]]

== Inactive Staff ==

* Byron
* Wizard
* Xaav
* JJE
* CL58
* Ice IT Support
* Tjoene
* Shinryuu
* Luigi123

== Support ==

[https://helionet.org/ HelioNet] is the support area of HelioHost. All support is operated by open support forums, which runs IP.Board 3.4.4 and established a few years back, and is mainly handled by the Support Admins, Moderator and Contributors, not forgetting the community users who kindly assist users requesting support. If questions cannot be answered by the community then the staff 'escalate' (send) support requests to the Root Administrator [[:Ashoat|djbob]] who deals with it at the root end. The Wiki was introduced to allow users to help themselves and avoid using the forums by receiving answers to the most commonly asked questions. The Twitter feed [http://twitter.com/HelioHost/ @HelioHost] was also introduced to keep users up to date with the latest service updates on [https://heliohost.org/ HelioHost] and [https://helionet.org/ HelioNet].

== Servers ==

HelioHost owns seven servers which are collocated at the Hurricane Electric datacenter (located in Fremont, California) named [[:Eddie|Eddie]], [[:Stevie|Stevie]], [[:Charlie|Charlie]], [[:Lucie|Lucie]], [[:Annie|Annie]], [[:Katie|Katie]], and [[:Sparkie|Sparkie]].

On these seven physical servers we have created multiple virtual machines. The plans that users can create accounts on are called [[:Morty]], [[:Tommy|Tommy]], and [[:Johnny]].

We also have a virtual server named [[:Brody|Brody]] that runs our main website, the [https://helionet.org/ HelioNet forums], and this [[:Main_Page|Wiki]].

Cody

2025-08-02T17:12:02Z

MoneyBroz: /* Cody */

== Cody ==

Cody is a virtual server that runs the main database, chat widget, news bot, and ns2.heliohost.org. He is hosted on [[Annie|Annie]].

Brody

2025-08-02T17:11:10Z

MoneyBroz: /* Brody */

== Brody ==

Brody is a virtual server that hosts ns1.heliohost.org, the HelioHost homepage, wiki, and the forums. He is hosted on [[Sparkie|Sparkie]].

Stevie

2025-08-02T17:06:04Z

MoneyBroz: /* Stevie */

== Stevie ==

Stevie is the first physical server that HelioHost purchased in July 2008. He ran CentOS 5 for eight years until November 2016 when he suffered a hard drive failure. After replacing the hard drive [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VMware_ESXi VMware ESXi] was installed, and the virtual machine [[:Ricky|Ricky]] was created. Stevie has been empty since July 2023 when Ricky was powered off. Stevie was officially retired in August 2024 when he was powered off forever. RIP Stevie.

Stevie 2.0 was purchased in February 2025 after a [https://donorbox.org/rebirth-of-stevie successful fundraiser]. He is now equipped with Dual Xeon Gold 6138 CPUs, 192 GB of memory, and runs [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VMware_ESXi VMware ESXi].

Stevie

2025-08-02T17:05:51Z

MoneyBroz:

== Stevie ==

Stevie is the first physical server that HelioHost purchased in July 2008. He ran CentOS 5 for eight years until November 2016 when he suffered a hard drive failure. After replacing the hard drive [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VMware_ESXi VMware ESXi] was installed, and the virtual machine [[:Ricky|Ricky]] was created. Stevie has been empty since July 2023 when Ricky was powered off. Stevie was officially retired in August 2024 when he was powered off forever. RIP Stevie.

Stevie 2.0 was purchased in February, 2025 after a [https://donorbox.org/rebirth-of-stevie successful fundraiser]. He is now equipped with Dual Xeon Gold 6138 CPUs, 192 GB of memory, and runs [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VMware_ESXi VMware ESXi].

HelioHost

2025-08-02T16:57:07Z

MoneyBroz: Removed duplicate word

== What is HelioHost? ==

HelioHost is the service offered by [[:HelioNet|HelioNet]] and is the industry-leading free web host. HelioHost is also operated and supported by HelioNet's [[#Support_Administrators|Moderators]]. HelioHost is affiliated with Free-Webhosts.com, which is also affiliated with dozens of other free hosts in competition with HelioHost, and individually rates each individual host. We are pleased to confirm that Free-Webhosts.com has rated our hosting service as the best free host ever worldwide! This impressive rating of 100% is mostly thanks to [[:What_HelioHost_Offers|the services HelioHost offers]].

== Why Choose HelioHost? ==

The biggest difference between HelioHost and other free web hosts is that HelioHost exists to provide free web hosting. This may seem like an obvious reason for a free web host to exist, but most free web hosting groups do not exist to provide free hosting. Instead, they exist to cause the customer to buy their "premium" plan, and therefore make money.

This is where HelioHost differs. HelioHost is run solely by the community (we define "the community" as select members of HelioNet, but the work is purely voluntary), with the sole purpose of creating the best web hosting possible for the most people. Now, in order to do this, we must implement some measures that prevent a few users from ruining the hosting experiences of many others, and therefore cannot satisfy everyone. However, with our collective knowledge, we have been able to create an industry-leading, self-sustaining web host that is able to host thousands of sites, all for free.

== Support Administrators ==

* [[:Ashoat]]
* [[:Krydos]]
* [[:Wolstech]]

== Support Moderators ==

* [[:KazVee]]
* [[:MoneyBroz]]
* [[:Unknown025]]
* [[:OnEnemy]]
* [[:Flaze]]
* [[:Yashrs]]
* [[:Sn1f3rt]]

== Inactive Staff ==

* Byron
* Wizard
* Xaav
* JJE
* CL58
* Ice IT Support
* Tjoene
* Shinryuu
* Luigi123

== Support ==

[https://helionet.org/ HelioNet] is the support area of HelioHost. All support is operated by open support forums, which runs IP.Board 3.4.4 and established a few years back, and is mainly handled by the Support Admins, Moderator and Contributors, not forgetting the community users who kindly assist users requesting support. If questions cannot be answered by the community then the staff 'escalate' (send) support requests to the Root Administrator [[:Ashoat|djbob]] who deals with it at the root end. The Wiki was introduced to allow users to help themselves and avoid using the forums by receiving answers to the most commonly asked questions. The Twitter feed [http://twitter.com/HelioHost/ @HelioHost] was also introduced to keep users up to date with the latest service updates on [https://heliohost.org/ HelioHost] and [https://helionet.org/ HelioNet].

== Servers ==

HelioHost owns seven servers which are collocated at the Hurricane Electric datacenter (located in Fremont, California) named [[:Eddie|Eddie]], [[:Stevie|Stevie]], [[:Charlie|Charlie]], [[:Lucie|Lucie]], [[:Annie|Annie]], [[:Katie|Katie]], and [[:Sparkie|Sparkie]].

On these seven physical servers we have created multiple virtual machines. The plans that users can create accounts on are called [[:Morty]], [[:Tommy|Tommy]], and [[:Johnny]].

We also have a virtual server named [[:Cody|Cody]] that runs our main website, the [https://helionet.org/ HelioNet forums], and this [[:Main_Page|Wiki]].

HelioHost

2025-08-02T16:52:52Z

MoneyBroz: Corrected outdated information

== What is HelioHost? ==

HelioHost is the service offered by [[:HelioNet|HelioNet]] and is the industry-leading free web host. HelioHost is also operated and supported by HelioNet's [[#Support_Administrators|Moderators]]. HelioHost is affiliated with Free-Webhosts.com, which is also affiliated with dozens of other free hosts in competition with HelioHost, and individually rates each individual host. We are pleased to confirm that Free-Webhosts.com has rated our hosting service as the best free host ever worldwide! This impressive rating of 100% is mostly thanks to [[:What_HelioHost_Offers|the services HelioHost offers]].

== Why Choose HelioHost? ==

The biggest difference between HelioHost and other free web hosts is that HelioHost exists to provide free web hosting. This may seem like an obvious reason for a free web host to exist, but most free web hosting groups do not exist to provide free hosting. Instead, they exist to cause the customer to buy their "premium" plan, and therefore make money.

This is where HelioHost differs. HelioHost is run solely by the community (we define "the community" as select members of HelioNet, but the work is purely voluntary), with the sole purpose of creating the best web hosting possible for the most people. Now, in order to do this, we must implement some measures that prevent a few users from ruining the hosting experiences of many others, and therefore cannot satisfy everyone. However, with our collective knowledge, we have been able to create an industry-leading, self-sustaining web host that is able to host thousands of sites, all for free.

== Support Administrators ==

* [[:Ashoat]]
* [[:Krydos]]
* [[:Wolstech]]

== Support Moderators ==

* [[:KazVee]]
* [[:MoneyBroz]]
* [[:Unknown025]]
* [[:OnEnemy]]
* [[:Flaze]]
* [[:Yashrs]]
* [[:Sn1f3rt]]

== Inactive Staff ==

* Byron
* Wizard
* Xaav
* JJE
* CL58
* Ice IT Support
* Tjoene
* Shinryuu
* Luigi123

== Support ==

[https://helionet.org/ HelioNet] is the support area of HelioHost. All support is operated by open support forums, which runs IP.Board 3.4.4 and established a few years back, and is mainly handled by the Support Admins, Moderator and Contributors, not forgetting the community users who kindly assist users requesting support. If questions cannot be answered by the community then the staff 'escalate' (send) support requests to the Root Administrator [[:Ashoat|djbob]] who deals with it at the root end. The Wiki was introduced to allow users to help themselves and avoid using the forums by receiving answers to the most commonly asked questions. The Twitter feed [http://twitter.com/HelioHost/ @HelioHost] was also introduced to keep users up to date with the latest service updates on [https://heliohost.org/ HelioHost] and [https://helionet.org/ HelioNet].

== Servers ==

HelioHost owns seven servers which are collocated at the Hurricane Electric datacenter (located in Fremont, California) named [[:Eddie|Eddie]], [[:Stevie|Stevie]], [[:Charlie|Charlie]], [[:Lucie|Lucie]], [[:Annie|Annie]], [[:Katie|Katie]], and [[:Sparkie|Sparkie]].

On these seven physical servers we have created multiple virtual machines. The plans that users can create accounts on are called [[:Morty]], [[:Tommy|Tommy]], and [[:Johnny]].

We also have a virtual server named [[:Cody|Cody]] that that runs our main website, the [https://helionet.org/ HelioNet forums], and this [[:Main_Page|Wiki]].

User:MoneyBroz

2025-02-07T06:48:46Z

MoneyBroz:

<3 heliohost

Brody

2025-01-21T15:34:23Z

MoneyBroz: /* Brody */

== Brody ==

Brody is a virtual server that hosts ns1.heliohost.org, the HelioHost homepage, wiki, and the forums.

Katie

2025-01-21T15:32:39Z

MoneyBroz: /* Katie */

== Katie ==

Katie is a physical server that was purchased in December 2017. She is equipped with Dual Xeon E5520 CPUs and runs VMware ESXi.

Annie

2025-01-21T15:31:55Z

MoneyBroz: /* Annie */

== Annie ==

Annie is a physical server that was purchased in June 2023. She has dual Xeon E5-2640 V4 CPUs and runs [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VMware_ESXi VMware ESXi].

Annie

2025-01-21T15:31:19Z

MoneyBroz: /* Annie */

== Annie ==

Annie is a physical server that was purchased in June 2023. She has dual Xeon E5-2640 V4 CPUs and runs [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VMware_ESXi ESXi].

Eddie

2025-01-21T15:28:53Z

MoneyBroz: /* Eddie */

== Eddie ==

[[:Eddie|Eddie]] is a physical server that was purchased in January 2016. He is equipped with Dual Xeon L5520 CPUs and runs VMware ESXi.

Johnny

2025-01-17T19:54:34Z

MoneyBroz: /* Johnny */

== Johnny ==

Johnny is our free server, offering great stability, speed, and uptime.

Because of Johnny's popularity, [https://heliohost.org/signup/ new account signups] are available on a limited basis twice a day, at noon and midnight UTC. Please see our [[:Signing_Up#Helpful_Tips_for_Getting_a_Free_Account_on_Johnny|list of helpful tips for getting a free account on Johnny]].

To keep your account on Johnny active, make sure you [[:Suspension_Policy#Inactivity_Policy|log in at least once a month]].

== Features ==

* [[:Plesk_Features|Plesk]]
* [[:Golang|Golang]]
* [[:MySQL|MySQL]]
* [[:Node.js|Node.js]]
* [[:Perl|Perl]]
* [[:PHP|PHP]]
* [[:PostgreSQL|PostgreSQL]]
* [[:Python|Python]]
* [[:Ruby_on_Rails|Ruby on Rails]]
* [[:Softaculous|Softaculous]]

Cody

2025-01-17T19:53:37Z

MoneyBroz: /* Cody */

== Cody ==

Cody is a virtual server that runs the main database, chat widget, news bot, and ns2.heliohost.org.

Brody

2025-01-17T19:45:00Z

MoneyBroz: /* Brody */

== Brody ==

Brody is a virtual server that hosts 'ns1.heliohost.org, the HelioHost homepage, wiki, and the forums.

Brody

2025-01-17T19:44:26Z

MoneyBroz: /* Brody */

== Brody ==

Brody is a virtual server that hosts 'ns1.heliohost.org, the HelioHost homepage, and the forums.

User:MoneyBroz

2025-01-17T19:41:03Z

MoneyBroz: Created page with "heliohost > ifastnet"

heliohost > ifastnet

Sparkie

2025-01-17T19:36:14Z

MoneyBroz: /* Sparkie */

== Sparkie ==

Sparkie is a physical server that was purchased in August 2019. He is equipped with Dual Xeon E5-2660 CPUs and runs VMware ESXi.

Katie

2025-01-17T19:33:47Z

MoneyBroz: Created page with "== Katie == Katie is a physical server that was purchased in December 2017. She is equipped with Dual Xeon E5520 CPUs and runs VMWare ESXi."

== Katie ==

Katie is a physical server that was purchased in December 2017. She is equipped with Dual Xeon E5520 CPUs and runs VMWare ESXi.

Lucie

2025-01-17T19:31:05Z

MoneyBroz: Created page with "== Lucie == Lucie is a physical server that was purchased in September 2021. She is equipped with Dual Xeon E5645 CPUs and runs VMware ESXi."

== Lucie ==

Lucie is a physical server that was purchased in September 2021. She is equipped with Dual Xeon E5645 CPUs and runs VMware ESXi.

Sparkie

2025-01-17T19:28:23Z

MoneyBroz: /* Sparkie */

== Sparkie ==

Sparkie is a physical server that HelioHost purchased in August 2019. He is equipped with Dual Xeon E5-2660 CPUs and runs VMware ESXi.

Eddie

2025-01-17T19:26:22Z

MoneyBroz: /* Eddie */

== Eddie ==

[[:Eddie|Eddie]] is a physical server that HelioHost purchased in January 2016. He is equipped with Dual Xeon L5520 CPUs and runs VMware ESXi.

Eddie

2025-01-17T19:26:06Z

MoneyBroz: /* Eddie */

== Eddie ==

[[:Eddie|Eddie]] is a physical server that HelioHost purchased in 2016. He is equipped with Dual Xeon L5520 CPUs and runs VMware ESXi.

Annie

2025-01-17T19:22:25Z

MoneyBroz: /* Annie */

== Annie ==

Annie is a physical server that was bought in June 2023 as part of a GoFundMe project.

She has dual Xeon E5-2640 V4 CPUs and runs [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VMware_ESXi ESXi].

Charlie

2025-01-17T19:19:15Z

MoneyBroz: /* Charlie */

== Charlie ==

Charlie is a physical server that HelioHost owns. He was purchased in 2010 and originally hosted [[:Cody|Cody]] and [[:Johnny|Johnny]]. In 2016 when [[:Eddie|Eddie]] was purchased [[:Cody|Cody]] was moved to [[:Eddie|Eddie]] so [[:Johnny|Johnny]] could have all of the resources of Charlie to himself. When [[:Sparkie|Sparkie]] was purchased in 2019 [[:Johnny|Johnny]] was moved off of Charlie as well. He is equipped with a Core 2 Quad Q9550 CPU and runs VMware ESXi.

Charlie

2025-01-17T19:18:55Z

MoneyBroz: /* Charlie */

Charlie

2025-01-17T19:16:53Z

MoneyBroz: /* Charlie */ Added CPU and ESXi version.