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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  • InceptionHostingInceptionHosting Hosting ProviderOG

    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:

    @cochon said:
    Sad to hear, have been using them for over a decade, have been super reliable, most eggs in one basket for me.

    Will likely migrate some to Clouvider, but they don't seem to offer storage oriented VPS's, any recommendations in London for ~500GB with similar reliability.

    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 14

    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 18

    @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:

    @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!

    OOOOHHHHHH

    MY GOD

    WHO IS THAT

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

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  • @ehab said:

    @gestiondbi said:

    @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!

    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 Writer

    @gestiondbi said:

    @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!

    Happy to hear. Good luck to you guys :)

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  • AuroraZeroAuroraZero ModeratorHosting Provider

    @gestiondbi said:

    @ehab said:

    @gestiondbi said:

    @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!

    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

    Holy shit David is alive!!!!

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  • mikhomikho AdministratorOG

    @gestiondbi said:

    @ehab said:

    @gestiondbi said:

    @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!

    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

    Welcome back to LES, David

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  • vyasvyas OGSenpai

    @gestiondbi said:

    @ehab said:

    @gestiondbi said:

    @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!

    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

    David,

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

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