Free hosting for school and kindergarten websites
Helping educational institutions move their sites to infrastructure abroad
In recent days, as a result of Russian attacks, several data centers, network nodes, and telecommunications infrastructure facilities in Ukraine have been damaged. Damage to server infrastructure has caused disruptions in the operation of internet providers, hosting companies, and websites.
In light of this, we’ve decided to provide part of our server capacity to support educational institutions.
We are ready to host, free of charge, the websites of schools, kindergartens, lyceums, gymnasiums, and other educational institutions on our servers outside of Ukraine.
Three locations are available for hosting:
- Germany
- Austria
- USA
We understand that for an educational institution, a website is an important communication channel with parents, students, and staff. That’s why we want to help institutions quickly move their sites to infrastructure outside Ukraine and maintain access to important information.
What we offer
As part of this initiative, shared hosting is provided for the websites of educational institutions.
We provide:
- free shared hosting;
- hosting in Germany, Austria, or the USA, your choice;
- the resources necessary for the site to run;
- help with migrating the site;
- transfer of files and the database;
- help setting up the site after migration.
We will help carry out the site migration ourselves — from preparing the files and database to configuring the site’s operation.
Terms
The offer is intended for:
- schools;
- kindergartens;
- lyceums and gymnasiums;
- colleges;
- other educational institutions.
The main technical requirement is that the site must run on PHP and have a MySQL database (or no database at all).
Shared hosting is provided free of charge for a period of up to 3 months.
After the free period ends, further hosting of the site is carried out at standard shared hosting rates.
Who this offer applies to
This offer applies exclusively to new customers.
The initiative does not apply to existing customers who already have active services, ordered, or paid-for plans.
Previously paid services, plans, and service periods are not recalculated or compensated under this offer.
Important: this offer applies exclusively to shared hosting.
The terms of free hosting do not apply to VPS servers.
Domain
What is provided free of charge is hosting itself.
Domain name registration and renewal are not included in the offer. The domain is paid separately.
If the educational institution already has its own domain, it can continue to be used — we will help point it to the new server.
Security and stability
We understand how important data security is for educational institutions. That’s why our servers have modern protection systems in place.
We provide:
- regular server software updates;
- network-level DDoS attack protection;
- daily data backups;
- free SSL certificates for a secure connection.
Your site will be under constant monitoring by our specialists, allowing us to respond promptly to technical issues.
Why we’re doing this
Recent events have shown how vulnerable infrastructure can be when a large number of sites and services depend on a single server location.
Hosting a site on infrastructure outside Ukraine reduces dependence on a specific Ukrainian data center and preserves access to important information in case of problems with local infrastructure.
We want to help educational institutions carry out this move at no cost for shared hosting during the first three months.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I move a WordPress site?
Yes, we support all popular CMS platforms, including WordPress, Joomla, OpenCart, and others. Our specialists will help correctly transfer your files and database.
How long does migrating a site take?
The process usually takes between 1 and 24 hours, depending on the size of the site and the speed of DNS record propagation.
What happens after the 3 months are over?
After the free period ends, you can choose any of our standard plans. We will notify you in advance before the period ends so you can make a decision.
Do you provide technical support?
Yes, our support team is available for consultations on hosting setup and help if technical questions arise.
How to use this offer
If you represent a school, kindergarten, or other educational institution and want to move your site — contact us.
Let us know your site’s address and the contact details of the person responsible. We will assess the technical requirements, help you choose a location, and arrange the migration.
To get free hosting and a consultation on moving your site, email us at: admin@slimhost.com.ua
Or create a ticket in our system: Create a ticket