Students get the best free deals in hosting: a free domain for a year, cloud credit and paid plans at no cost. You usually verify with a school email or ID. Note when each offer ends so a free year does not turn into a surprise renewal.
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Student bundle
A free bundle for verified students with domain, hosting and cloud offers.
The catch: The free domains last one year and then renew at normal price, and you must stay a verified student.
Student free domain
Namecheap's own student portal for a free domain and simple site setup.
The catch: After the free term the domain renews at Namecheap's normal price.
Student cloud credit
Microsoft's student offer: $100 of Azure credit and free services, no card needed.
The catch: Once the $100 runs out, paid resources stop until you renew or upgrade.
Still in old tutorials. Do not plan around them.
DigitalOcean left the GitHub Student Pack in 2026; all $200 pack credits expired 31 July 2026.
The pack bundles offers from partners such as domain registrars and cloud providers. Partner offers change over time, so check the current list on GitHub Education before you plan around one.
Check a name, set up DNS and test the site once it is live. All free, in the browser.
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