Frequently Asked Questions

The NearlyFreeSpeech.NET FAQ (*)

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What is the status of my support issue?

How can I get specific software installed for my site?

What is a system problem?

Do I really have to buy a subscription membership just to get a simple question answered?

Why was my system problem report closed as "works as configured?"

What are the options available for member support?

How can I restore content that I've overwritten or deleted?

Why was my system problem report closed as "not a system problem?"

What are the various responses to a system problem report?

How can I give you private feedback about your service?

Do you participate on Twitter?

How do system problem reports work?

What is an assistance request?

Why don't you provide free support?

Why don't you provide more detail in response to system problem reports?

How do I buy support points?

What if I can't figure out which support option to use?

Why does your support cost so much?

Why shouldn't I wait until I need support to set up a subscription membership?

What are support hours and expected response times?

Can services be recovered after they are deleted?

We strongly encourage members to make their own backups. However, sometimes that just doesn't work out.

Deleted sites and database processes

We can attempt to recover deleted sites and database processes after they are deleted as long as the membership they are on still exists. This is not guaranteed! Deleted content can be purged at any time if space is needed. The likelihood of successful recovery drops over time, approaching zero after about six months.

To request that we attempt to recover a site or database process that was recently deleted, follow these instructions:

  1. Review and submit an Attempt to recover deleted content assistance request.
  2. We will invest the time to determine what can likely be recovered and how much it will cost to do so. There is a fee for us to produce this estimate unless you have a subscription membership.
  3. Based on the cost and expected results, you can decide whether to proceed with the restore and make sure you have the necessary funds available in your account.
  4. If you decide to proceed, we will attempt to restore your site or database process content using the backup made when it was deleted. If successful, will debit your account for the cost.
  5. Recoveries of deleted sites restore the content only. They do not include site aliases or DNS settings. You will be able to re-add aliases yourself after a successful restore of the content.

Other deleted content

Registered domains can be recovered for a little while after they expire.

Removed DNS or email forwarding settings cannot be recovered.