Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
General Questions
What is Phoenix Network, what do you offer, and why are you offering it for free?
I really love what you guys are doing, how can I support you?
Shell Account Related Questions
How do I get a shell?
What comes with the account and what are the restrictions?
I'm running windows, how can I connect to your shell server once I have an account?
I have no idea what I am doing, but I want to set up an eggdrop/IRC bot/psyBNC/IRC bouncer/IRC client, what should I do?
Can I host IRCds/Shoutcasts/game servers?
I really want package/program x installed on the server, could you guys add it?
I had a shell account with you guys before, but it was deleted a long time ago, can I get it back?
General Questions
What is Phoenix Network, what do you offer, and why are you offering it for free
Find out more information about Phoenix Network on the About page.
I really love what you guys are doing, how can I support you?You can support us in the following ways:
- Donations
- Link to our site.
- Get involved.
- Come by our IRC, irc.anoxs.net #phoenix
- Link to our site.
How do I get a shell?
Answer once we figure out what we are doing.
What comes with the account and what are the restrictions?Answer once we figure out what we are doing.
Features
You may download a program called "PuTTY" which allows you to connect using ssh.
Download link: http://the.earth.li/~sgtatham/putty/latest/x86/putty.exe
Documentation: http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/docs.html
The following link will give you step by step instructions on how to set up an eggdrop: http://www.egghelp.org/setup.htm
For PsyBNC:
http://users.phoenix-network.org/~rommy/tutorials/psybnc.htm
For Irssi:
http://users.phoenix-network.org/~samppa/irssi.html
Yes, but not with the basic account. You must first upgrade your account in order to host the above-mentioned processes. Further information can be found on the services page.
I really want package/program x installed on the server, could you guys add it?Sure, post a new topic in "Technical Support" labeled [Request] Package Name
Be sure to include the following in the post:
- What it is
- A link to their official website
- What you need it for
No. Its extremely problematic to verify your identity then reissue your account, however, you may re-sign up for a new account.
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