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How smooth is the signup process? I remember reading they require passport copy etc, which makes me uncomfortable

• isoprophlex 2y ago
  They require extensive proof of identity. I don't mind, I have a EU business so I registered through that... but there's a barrier there for sure.
• api 2y ago
  It’s because they get a lot of fraud. The alternative would be to raise their prices to compensate for theft and the cost of dealing with abuse. VPS providers like Vultr and Digital Ocean are a little more expensive but a little easier in some cases. They’re still way cheaper than big cloud.
  • chrisweekly 2y ago
    Good experience here w/ Vultr.com (tho v lightly used). It was Derek Sivers' recommendation. https://sive.rs/ti https://sive.rs/ti
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• krab 2y ago
  Not in my experience (I have a EU address and payment card). The sign up was smooth and easy.
  • akudha 2y ago
    I have an American address and card. I suppose I have to provide extensive documentation then?
    • krab 2y ago
      Not sure. Maybe only if the account is flagged somehow? I just registered - there's a simple form that takes a card in the end. And that was just it. I could order a server.