Frequently Asked Questions

The NearlyFreeSpeech.NET FAQ (*)

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Q. May I install other types of server applications that are not web-based?

To an extent, yes. 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:

The bottom line is that if a service speaks the HTTP protocol on TCP ports 80 or 443, it is likely to work. If it doesn't, it definitely will not.