Sadface: Inception Hosting is ceasing operations as of 15th January 2025

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  • I'm genuinely sad to read this message. After the acquisition by Clouvider, I feared this day would come, and sadly, today is that day.
    Like many, InceptionHosting was one of my first providers when I started venturing down the LowEndRabbitHole. In fact, I had almost zero experience with Unix, let alone running something headless. Tinkering around with VPSes has been instrumental to my career. The skills I learned years ago still apply today, and InceptionHosting played a role in that by providing an affordable platform to experiment. If I broke something, I could easily reinstall it and start from scratch. I remember (trying to) set up a Mumble server right around when TeamSpeak changed their license structure. Yes, kids, before Discord, we ran our own stuff.

    I never had any issues with Anthony's service or servers. They've been rock solid from the start, which might be the reason I still own a couple of them. Class act for giving us ample time to migrate and, even more so, for providing refunds and free-of-charge service until then.

    @InceptionHosting Ant, I'm not sure if you're still around, but thanks again for being such a great host over the past 13 years. I wish you all the best with your future endeavors.

    Until we meet again. Cheers!

  • @InceptionHosting came out of the shade to thank you for the services I've had with you for the past decade. Didn't want to bother you with putting in a ticket for this as I'm not sure you remember me, but I do remember you so it felt like I needed to write you a personal message. In case you need your memory refreshed: I've helped you out a little in the early days of LES to tweak some code and write some initial plugins :)

    I got to know you as a good, friendly and honest man. Thank you for the many years of service and being the founder of this place. Wishing you all the best in life <3

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  • Thanks, everyone :)

    @Solaire yes I even remember your full name and your awesome monitor setup :) its thanks to you that the 'thanks' option on this forum exists :) (and many other things)

    @Freek yes, still around and still messing with megadrives in my spare time :)

    I am keeping an eye on the comments as much as possible but as you will appreciate, this is quite a busy time now :D

    I will no doubt be answering some of your tickets on the Clouvider side now :+1:

    Ant.

    https://inceptionhosting.com
    Please do not use the PM system here for Inception Hosting support issues.

  • mikhomikho AdministratorOG

    @Ympker said:

    SecureDragon, if they're still around?

    Good ol' @KuJoe

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  • Ohh wow, that's sad. Over a year ago I moved away from ih because of the aged hardware but the six or seven years until then have been really great. Clouvider is ok but pricing is just semi-good for me.
    The good thing apparently is that only ih closes but Ant remains here and doesn't retire. Hope to see you around at the just starting peak season.

  • @InceptionHosting said:
    @Freek yes, still around and still messing with megadrives in my spare time :)

    You remembered <3 The Mega CD you forwarded to me is still sitting behind me on the shelf :)

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  • I went with Clouvider's 50% off Coupon. That is still more than I paid before, but I am sure it is worth it. Not having to worry has a value when you get older. And I may hear from Anthony in the unlikely case that I need support. Sounds great to me as an overall package. :)

    Amitz, a very stable genius (it's true!) and Grand Rectumfier of the official LESLOS® (LES League of Shitposters).
    Certified braindead since 1974 and still perfectly happy.

  • AlwaysSkintAlwaysSkint OGSenpai
    edited November 2024

    Have been too sidetracked to address this..
    Also sad to see the end of this. :'(
    Wonders if Clouvider will allow 'transfers' of the existing DA internal licenses.

    What? Is @Falzo phising? :confounded:

    It wisnae me! A big boy done it and ran away.
    NVMe2G for life! until death (the end is nigh)

  • I have an internal DA lic also wondering if this can be transfered.

  • I don't think that's an option, as DA discontinued those licenses and only legacy ones tied to the IP remained. The email I received said: "IP addresses cannot be retained".

  • Started with a UK VPS in 2017 and eventually moved over to their NL location. This one is going to be a tough one to replace as I can count on maybe one hand the number of times their services have gone down over the years.

  • Thank you @InceptionHosting for your excellent service over the years. In my book, you've been the best provider, surpassing much more expensive competitors and always provided excellent support.
    I wish you all the best :)

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  • @InceptionHosting said:
    Thanks, everyone :)
    […]
    Ant.

    Thanks, Ant! :heart:
    Rock solid VPSes, will have to move to Clouvider now.

  • I remember Clouvider, he had a blissfully smiling avatar on LET. Like the smile of Mona Lisa, but better.
    And that's all i remember.

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  • Prem provider, would definitely miss the DA license perk as they might not be available on @Clouvider but they definitely have newer / better hardware. Thanks for the great service @InceptionHosting :) :+1:

  • I guess all good things must come to an end. It was a privilege to enjoy the quality of service for the price we got it for without having to jump through any hoops to actually obtain it. As my favourite reliable no-nonsense host, InceptionHosting will be very much missed.

  • ZizzyDizzyMCZizzyDizzyMC Hosting Provider

    Just wanted to thank @InceptionHosting for being one of the folks / services that inspired me to pursue a deeper understanding of hosting and server administration. Sad to see you go, will be missed.

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  • edited December 2024

    @Ympker said:
    Good while it lasted. Thanks, Anth!

    Rip Inceptionhosting, VirtWire, Gestiondbi..

    We are still here... but very discret ;)

    Wish the best for the future to our old friend Anthony! Take care!

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  • @gestiondbi said:

    We are still here... but very discret ;)

    Wish the best for the future to our old friend Anthony! Take care!

    OOOOHHHHHH

    MY GOD

    WHO IS THAT

    man.... hugs ... I miss you

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  • @ehab said:

    OOOOHHHHHH

    MY GOD

    WHO IS THAT

    man.... hugs ... I miss you

    In fact, we never close business. We simply stop "lowend vps/hosting and advertising".
    We are still in business, mostly with local SMB and in the telecom industry.

    Like the forum, I still consult it weekly, but almost never logged. But I keep myself informed. I miss you too guys! <3

    • David

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  • YmpkerYmpker OGContent WriterSenpai

    @gestiondbi said:

    We are still here... but very discret ;)

    Wish the best for the future to our old friend Anthony! Take care!

    Happy to hear. Good luck to you guys :)

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  • AuroraZeroAuroraZero ModeratorHosting ProviderRetired

    @gestiondbi said:

    In fact, we never close business. We simply stop "lowend vps/hosting and advertising".
    We are still in business, mostly with local SMB and in the telecom industry.

    Like the forum, I still consult it weekly, but almost never logged. But I keep myself informed. I miss you too guys! <3

    • David

    Holy shit David is alive!!!!

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  • mikhomikho AdministratorOG

    @gestiondbi said:

    In fact, we never close business. We simply stop "lowend vps/hosting and advertising".
    We are still in business, mostly with local SMB and in the telecom industry.

    Like the forum, I still consult it weekly, but almost never logged. But I keep myself informed. I miss you too guys! <3

    • David

    Welcome back to LES, David

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  • vyasvyas OGSenpai

    @gestiondbi said:

    In fact, we never close business. We simply stop "lowend vps/hosting and advertising".
    We are still in business, mostly with local SMB and in the telecom industry.

    Like the forum, I still consult it weekly, but almost never logged. But I keep myself informed. I miss you too guys! <3

    • David

    David,

    Good to hear and nice to know the business is still chugging along !

  • FreekFreek Senpai

    @InceptionHosting @Clouvider I cannot login to the InceptionHosting Client's portal anymore. reCaptcha complains the 'site key' is invalid

    I wanted to submit a ticket to report that I have received an excessive refund. Basically you refunded me twice for the same service. It's just ~10 euros but I believe in karma and I can't use any bad one right now.

    Thanks

  • NeoonNeoon OGSenpai

    @Freek said:
    @InceptionHosting @Clouvider I cannot login to the InceptionHosting Client's portal anymore. reCaptcha complains the 'site key' is invalid

    I wanted to submit a ticket to report that I have received an excessive refund. Basically you refunded me twice for the same service. It's just ~10 euros but I believe in karma and I can't use any bad one right now.

    Thanks

    hmmm wait a bit, someone told me they got the refund last week, I got mine today.

  • skorousskorous OGSenpai

    @Freek said:
    @InceptionHosting @Clouvider I cannot login to the InceptionHosting Client's portal anymore. reCaptcha complains the 'site key' is invalid

    I wanted to submit a ticket to report that I have received an excessive refund. Basically you refunded me twice for the same service. It's just ~10 euros but I believe in karma and I can't use any bad one right now.

    Thanks

    Had to go look for myself since I think I just logged in yesterday but yeah is definitely b0rk3d.

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