> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.opus-host.de/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Opus Host: Free VPS Hosting for Everyone

> Opus Host gives you a free virtual private server — no credit card required. Claim yours and manage it from a simple web-based control panel.

Opus Host lets you claim a free VPS in minutes and manage it entirely from your browser. Whether you want to host a website, run a Discord bot, spin up a game server, or experiment with Linux, your free server is ready when you are — no credit card, no hidden fees.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Claim Your VPS" icon="server" href="/claim-your-vps">
    Get your free server in minutes — no credit card required
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Be up and running in under 5 minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Control Panel" icon="gauge" href="/panel/overview">
    Manage your server from your browser
  </Card>

  <Card title="SSH Access" icon="terminal" href="/vps/ssh-access">
    Connect to your VPS with a terminal
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Get up and running

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an account">
    Register for a free Opus Host account at the sign-up page. No credit card needed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Claim your VPS">
    Head to the dashboard and click **Claim VPS**. Choose your operating system and region, then confirm.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Log in to the panel">
    Once your server is provisioned, open the control panel to manage your VPS, view resource usage, and access the built-in terminal.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start building">
    Install software, upload files, point a domain — your server is yours to use however you like.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What can you do with Opus Host?

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  <Card title="Host a Website" icon="globe" href="/guides/install-web-server">
    Deploy a personal site or web app on your free VPS
  </Card>

  <Card title="Game Server" icon="gamepad" href="/guides/setup-game-server">
    Run Minecraft, CS2, and other game servers
  </Card>

  <Card title="Discord Bot" icon="robot" href="/guides/run-a-bot">
    Keep your bot online 24/7 without your PC
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Need help? Check the [FAQ](/faq) for quick answers or visit [Troubleshooting](/troubleshooting) if something isn't working.
</Note>