To a limited extent it is possible to run other services (e.g., databases or in-memory caches) in support of your web site. However, we only allow HTTPS (and legacy HTTP) services (e.g., websites) to be accessed from outside our network. A partial list of servers that will not work with our system includes:
- Live streaming using other protocols (RTP/RTSP, RTMP, SRT, etc.)
- Non-web-based game servers (including Minecraft, MUDs, etc.)
- Voice/video chat servers not based on WebRTC
- email servers (SMTP, POP, IMAP)
- anonymous FTP servers
- IRC bots and servers (though many web-based chat programs do work)
The bottom line is that if a service speaks the HTTP protocol on TCP ports 80 or (with TLS) 443, it is likely to be possible. (Some assembly may be required.) If it doesn't, it definitely will not.