Free ASP.NET Hosting for UK Students

This offer has been suspended – please check back soon for update.

In the past when talking to students about ASP.NET one common criticism  is the prohibitive cost of ASP.NET hosting in the UK. I have been told numerous time by students that they can get Apache/PHP/MySQL hosting for next to nothing or even free but Windows based hosting is unaffordable.

Based on this feedback we have been working with Webfusion to offer ASP.NET hosting to all UK students for free!

The free hosting includes:

• Windows Server 2008, IIS 7, 500 MB disk space
• SQL Server 2005 database
• Support for ASP.NET 2.0, .NET 3.0, classic ASP and PHP

To get your free account you need a unique code and a .ac.uk email address.

We will be distributing the codes directly via our faculty contacts, upcoming Inspiration Tour dates and best of all THROUGH THIS BLOG.

So if you're a student and would like to sign up but don't have a code please use the email link to the right or comment on this post to get one!

This offer has been suspended – please check back soon for update.

For those of you who already have a code... go activate it here.

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• Anonymous
  January 22, 2008
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• Anonymous
  January 23, 2008
  That's fabulous Ed! Looking forward to seeing you next week in Cambridge ! We've got about 50 people signed up for it now...

• Anonymous
  January 23, 2008
  Hey, please could I have the code? I couldn't find the e-mail link. I was quite excited about this when I heard about it on the Inspiration tour, which was really interesting. Cheers, Ste

• Anonymous
  January 23, 2008
  Hey guys, For all of you that have requested a code, sit tight I will be emailing the first batch out on Monday. Also wanted to mention that due to popular demand we have now implemented .NET 3.5 on the hosting package! Have fun, Ed

• Anonymous
  January 24, 2008
  I am a student and would like to sign up for a free hosting account code please. My university email address is: Please let me know if you need any further information Many Thanks Veronica

• Anonymous
  January 26, 2008
  Hi Ed, Hope all is well (and dry), you may remember me from your trip to the University of East London.  Ed do you have any pics from that event, I would like to add it to my site.  Also could you email me the code for .Net hosting. Many thanks! Regards, Gaurav

• Anonymous
  January 27, 2008
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• Anonymous
  January 28, 2008
  Since posting last week we have had a huge amount of interest in our free student hosting offer. For

• Anonymous
  January 28, 2008
  Since posting last week we have had a huge amount of interest in our free student hosting offer. For

• Anonymous
  January 28, 2008
     I am a student and would like to sign up for a free hosting account code please.    Please let me know if you need any further information    Many Thanks    Sam Temple

• Anonymous
  January 29, 2008
  Sam: can you mail me your email address using the link on the right nav so I can send you a code :) Thanks!

• Anonymous
  January 29, 2008
  hi ed i have mailed you my email : d4090869 cheers Sam

• Anonymous
  January 29, 2008
  Thanks, I'll email you a code shortly.

• Anonymous
  January 30, 2008
  hey ed was just wondering if you had sent that code? cheers Sam

• Anonymous
  January 30, 2008
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• Anonymous
  January 31, 2008
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• Anonymous
  February 01, 2008
  I think this is a great offer. I would very much like to have one. Could you please give me the activation code? my email is: <edit> Thanks!!

• Anonymous
  February 03, 2008
  Hi, is it still possible to get a code? i commented here before but haven't received anything via email. My email is <edit> thankyou! Tim

• Anonymous
  February 03, 2008
  Hello, Looking for the code. I'm really exiting for this when I recieved an email from my uni. Many thanks, Azam,

• Anonymous
  February 03, 2008
  Hi Can i have a code <edit>

• Anonymous
  February 04, 2008
  May I ask where can I find my unique code, please email me at <edit>

• Anonymous
  February 07, 2008
  Hey, Please send me a code =) uni address is <edit>  Thanks

• Anonymous
  February 11, 2008
  Well I sent him an email, using the blog contact form, about 10 days ago and have not had a reply yet! Anyone else had any luck?

• Anonymous
  February 12, 2008
  Greetings, Can a code be sent out to myself please <edit> Many thanks in advance

• Anonymous
  February 12, 2008
  I am getting so many requests for hosting codes that I am now sending them out in batches (on a weekly basis where time allows). Everyone who requested a code before the 11th should now have one but I had some bouce back so let me know if you haven't. Martin; Sorry for the delay with the last batch, I was in Seattle with no access to the codes. Hopefully you should have now have one? Thanks, Ed

• Anonymous
  February 19, 2008
  Yeah thanks, I got the code through. I have been playing around with VS2008 and am doing something to put up there as we speak but I keep getting distracted by the cool new features in .NET 3 as its the first time I have used it and am more used to developing in .NET 1.1 and 2. Martin

• Anonymous
  February 19, 2008
  I am a student and would like to sign up for a free hosting account code please. My university email address is: <edit> Please let me know if you need any further information Many Thanks

• Anonymous
  February 20, 2008
  Greetings I am yet to receive a code to <edit> twas slightly worried as my uni email auto redirects to <edit> yours Baz

• Anonymous
  February 20, 2008
  Hey Barry, No need to worry, haven't had the chance to send out the codes yet this week but it will be with you by the weekend :). Ed

• Anonymous
  February 21, 2008
  Hi, Enjoyed the tour at Abertay; thanks a lot. Could you possibly send me a code at <edit>? Alexander

• Anonymous
  February 21, 2008
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• Anonymous
  February 21, 2008
  Hi Ed Could you please mail me the code ; the add is <edit> thanks.

• Anonymous
  February 21, 2008
  Hey there. I'd love a code please. My email address is <edit>. Thanks.

• Anonymous
  February 23, 2008
  Heya, I am also interested in getting a code for the free web hosting for students, but I couldn't find an email link to send my info off. Please could I have a code Thanks

• Anonymous
  February 24, 2008
  Hello, please can you send me a code. The email address is paul- <edit> Thanks.

• Anonymous
  February 24, 2008
  Hi Marie, Please send me your email address using the below link and I'll give you a code. http://blogs.msdn.com/edunhill/contact.aspx Thanks Ed

• Anonymous
  February 26, 2008
  Hey, just to let you know I found the email link (I hope it was the right one) before you're response and requested a code and with my email address.  Wasn't too sure whether I had to use my uni email so I left both my regular and uni one :)

• Anonymous
  February 28, 2008
  Hello, please would I be able to have a code. I would like to be able to create an online showcase of my unviersity work.

• Anonymous
  February 28, 2008
  this is great, am always using all the free hosting services, please could you send me a code.

• Anonymous
  February 28, 2008
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• Anonymous
  February 28, 2008
  Wow, the free webhosting sounds like a really good offer. I've tried to get the free software with my Leeds Learning Network account but it seems to fail authentication everytime. Thanks for the latest news.

• Anonymous
  February 28, 2008
  Hi Ed, I'd love a code.  Please would you send me one to: <edit> Thanks in advance, Jonathan

• Anonymous
  February 28, 2008
  I'd appreciate a code, I don't know that I've ever had a real domain name before (I'm such a cheap-skate).  I am, however, entering my freshman year of college, so I really do qualify.  My public email is <edit> Thanks, -Jacob

• Anonymous
  February 28, 2008
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• Anonymous
  February 29, 2008
  Howdy, I would like a voucher please -- I'm at University of Chichester, and Aalready using DreamSpark...go Bill! <edit>

• Anonymous
  February 29, 2008
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• Anonymous
  February 29, 2008
  Hi Ed, I'm a student i like the sound of the free webhosting! wouldnt be kind enough to send me a code would you? Collage email: <edit> THANKS :D

• Anonymous
  February 29, 2008
  Hey ed.  This is so super.  I think this is a great way to get young adults interest in software on the proper side of the market.  So many of my friends use very poor programs because they cannot afford good programs.  This will also be stellar to help get me started on some charity projects.

• Anonymous
  March 01, 2008
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• Anonymous
  March 01, 2008
  Hi Ed I would really love a code to get a website started and test out some of the great stuff on channel8. My email is <edit> Cheers, Scott

• Anonymous
  March 01, 2008
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• Anonymous
  March 01, 2008
  hey ed, such a nice initiative. If you do not mind, I would be really thankful if you could sent one to me at : <edit>. Thanks in advance, Val.

• Anonymous
  March 01, 2008
  Hi ed, could you please sent me one of these? my email address is: <edit>. i hope it's not too late. Thanks.

• Anonymous
  March 02, 2008
  Hi, my e-mail address is: <edit> Thanks

• Anonymous
  March 02, 2008
  hey ed, can you please send one code to me? my email is : <edit>. Thanks in advance. Valery.

• Anonymous
  March 03, 2008
  Please could you send me a code i was unable to go to get one at my campus talk :( my email: <edit> Thanks

• Anonymous
  March 03, 2008
  Hi Ed, This is a great idea, could you send me a code please. Email is: <edit> Cheers Steve

• Anonymous
  March 04, 2008
  Hi Ed, Could I have a code please?  My email is <edit> Thanks Tony

• Anonymous
  March 04, 2008
  I'm a student i like the sound of the free webhosting! wouldnt be kind enough to send me a code would you? my emailis:<edit>

• Anonymous
  March 04, 2008
  Just read a post at Channel8, If offer is still going on, can you send me code? My email id is, <edit> Thanks,

• Anonymous
  March 04, 2008
  Dear Ed,             After developing my webpages for the coursework I was really confused to select a webhosting plan. Thanks to you that I'll be able to host my webpages free. Hope its not too late. My email is: <edit> Thanks and regards, Sarang.

• Anonymous
  March 05, 2008
  Hi am student from sheffield hallam. Can you please send me the code. My email address is: Thanks in advance, Cheers, Sudheer

• Anonymous
  March 06, 2008
  Hey Ed, could you please send me a code, i'm very interested in this! email: <edit> Regards, Luke

• Anonymous
  March 07, 2008
  Hi Ed, am loving the idea of this web space give away is ideal. Would be great if you could send me one of those codes.... if you have any left that is my email is: <edit> Thanks Luke

• Anonymous
  March 07, 2008
  Hi could you please send a code to me. My Email is: <edit> I'll add my uni Email on the web page. Thanks!

• Anonymous
  March 07, 2008
  Hey Ed! Was wondering if I could get one of the web codes!  Cheers my e-mail is <edit>

• Anonymous
  March 07, 2008
  Hi Ed, Is it still possible to get a code, my email is <edit> Thanks Tom

• Anonymous
  March 07, 2008
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• Anonymous
  March 07, 2008
  Hi, my e-mail address is: <edit> Thanks

• Anonymous
  March 08, 2008
  Hi Ed, Can you send a code to me? My Email is: <edit> Thanks

• Anonymous
  March 11, 2008
  Hi, could I have a code please? You can catch me at <edit>

• Anonymous
  March 11, 2008
  Hey i would like to have the code please. my email id is <edit> Plz send me asap

• Anonymous
  March 11, 2008
  I am a student working on my final year project and would like to sign up for a free hosting account code please. My university email address is: <edit> Many Thanks

• Anonymous
  March 11, 2008
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• Anonymous
  March 11, 2008
  In the second of a series of five articles exploring Microsoft Web technologies we take a look at setting

• Anonymous
  March 12, 2008
     I am a student and would like to sign up for a free hosting account code please.    My university email address is:<edit>    Please let me know if you need any further information    Many Thanks    waseem Bashir

• Anonymous
  March 14, 2008
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• Anonymous
  March 15, 2008
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• Anonymous
  March 19, 2008
  Those of you who have been following my series on Microsoft Web development (see below) may be interested

• Anonymous
  March 20, 2008
  Hi Ed, I'm just in the process of looking for hosting for one my final year undergrad projects.  This would be ideal for me.  My email address <edit>

• Anonymous
  March 23, 2008
  Hi Ed, I'm a student from ukr university, need a voucher code to create my website using MS technologies. My University e-mail is <edit> thanks

• Anonymous
  March 28, 2008
  Hi could i get a code please? my email is <edit> thankyou!!

• Anonymous
  April 01, 2008
  Hi Ed, Is this free hosting still available? My email is <edit> Thanks

• Anonymous
  April 01, 2008
  could you send me the details my email is <edit>

• Anonymous
  April 07, 2008
  Hi Ed, Do you still have some voucher codes left? Would be great if you could send me one please. My email is <edit> Thanks

• Anonymous
  April 12, 2008
  Heya Ed, Not sure if this is still available but if possible could you drop a key off at <edit> Nick

• Anonymous
  April 14, 2008
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• Anonymous
  April 17, 2008
  Hi Ed.   Just heard about your blog from my Tutor.  Just finishing my second yeard degree and would very much appreciate a code so that I can upload my project.   Thans Sarah

• Anonymous
  April 17, 2008
  Hi Ed, I am a student at NEWI Uni, and would like an activation code to host my ASP.Net site. Thanks Sandra Email: <edit>

• Anonymous
  April 22, 2008
  Hi I am a student at De Montfort Uni, and would like and activation code, that would allow me to work on asp.net for self teaching purposes please thanks surfaraz

• Anonymous
  April 27, 2008
  Hi surfaraz, Can you give me your email address so I can mail you a code. Thanks, Ed

• Anonymous
  April 29, 2008
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• Anonymous
  May 01, 2008
  Hi Ed Could I possibly have an activation code for the hosting? I'm going to be working at Microsoft from July and thought I'd brush up on my ASP.NET skills :) Thanks Ruben PS. My email address is <edit>

• Anonymous
  May 04, 2008
  Hi, I am studying in Westminster University, Harrow, London. And need an account for uploading last year files and test it. my email is <edit> Thanks

• Anonymous
  May 04, 2008
  hi ed, I m student (UCLAN) i need free web space to test my asp.net application. Could u please help. thanks  

• Anonymous
  May 05, 2008
  Hi, I'm a student at Worcester Uni and would love access to this feature for my dissertation which is due in on Thursday this week. My uni email is <edit> Thanks.

• Anonymous
  May 15, 2008
  Hello Ed, just completed signing up for the hosting package. I noticed that Webfusion still says that what they are offering is .Net 3.0. No mention of 3.5. Just want to be sure before I make my code dependent upon 3.5

• Anonymous
  May 21, 2008
  Hi Ed, I am an imagine cup participant from the university of HULL. I would like to use the free asp.net hosting to upload our asp.net app. I request you for the code. Thanks

• Anonymous
  May 22, 2008
  Hey Dejo, .NET 3.5 is now supported, it was implemented after the offer was launched and I guess Webfusion just haven't got round to updating the website. Ed

• Anonymous
  May 22, 2008
     Hi    I am a student at De Montfort Uni, and would like and activation code, that would allow me to work on asp.net for self teaching purposes please    thanks    surfaraz  

• Anonymous
  May 24, 2008
  Hello, I am not sure with the procedure of receiving the code...

• Anonymous
  May 29, 2008
  Hi Panos, If you give me your email address I will mail you a code. Thanks, Ed

• Anonymous
  June 03, 2008
  Can I please have a code, have 4 modules of asp.net taught next year. thanks matt

• Anonymous
  June 03, 2008
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• Anonymous
  June 08, 2008
  I'd love some web hosting space. My email address is <edit>

• Anonymous
  June 09, 2008
  Hi, could you please send me a code, my email address is <edit> Thanks :)

• Anonymous
  June 10, 2008
  Any chance of getting a code looking to do my final year project using ASP.NET next year. <edit> cheers

• Anonymous
  June 11, 2008
  Hi there, Please can I have a code, I am planning on creating a web application for my masters dissertation and this setup would be perfect for me. My email is <edit> Thanks Natalie

• Anonymous
  June 14, 2008
  Can I have a code ? I wanna test my new .net website. I can't find an email link here.

• Anonymous
  June 19, 2008
  This sounds just the job for my MSc in ecommerce project.  Could you please send me a code at   Thanks.

• Anonymous
  June 27, 2008
  Hi there, It is wonderful !!! can I get one please?  

• Anonymous
  June 30, 2008
  Hello, Can I have a code please, because i'm creating a cms in asp.net for my master project and i need to host it. My email is: Thank you Melanie

• Anonymous
  July 03, 2008
  Can I have the code please? Doing my final year at Aston University and would use it for academic purpose. Thank a lot my email ad is  

• Anonymous
  August 06, 2008
  Can I have the code please? Need it for a demo site for a research project my email address is

• Anonymous
  August 25, 2008
  Hi I would appreciate a code if this offer is still available. I am currently studying a degree in computer science at the open university. My email is Thanks.

• Anonymous
  August 29, 2008
  What a great service! Can I get the code please? My email is;

• Anonymous
  September 02, 2008
  Hi, Can I have a code please. I'm creating an application in ASP/SQL Server for my MSc thesis project and i need to host it so it can be tested in a live environment. My email is: Thank you Habib

• Anonymous
  September 04, 2008
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• Anonymous
  September 13, 2008
  ^^  por favor me podrian dar un codigo si?? mi e-mail:

• Anonymous
  September 16, 2008
  Hi! Is it possible for to obtain a code for this please? My email address is: Cheers! Adrian

• Anonymous
  September 24, 2008
  hi ... studying computing ..just wanted to grab a code ;-)

• Anonymous
  September 30, 2008
  Hello! This is a great site. Im at my final year in City University, London, and would like a code pleasee. Its purely for my dissertation and my email ad is:

• Anonymous
  October 03, 2008
  Are these codes still going out? I'm hoping to get a site to host the portfolio I'll be making this year =) Thanks.

• Anonymous
  October 05, 2008
  Hi there, Would it be possible for you to give me a code? My Email is: Thanks!

• Anonymous
  October 15, 2008
  Would it be possible to get a code? Email address is Will help greatly with my CompSci degree! Thanks!

• Anonymous
  October 15, 2008
  Could I too have a code? My Email is: Many thanks

• Anonymous
  October 24, 2008
  Hi I used the email link at the top of this page to request a code a week ago. Are you still issuing them?? My Email is

• Anonymous
  October 26, 2008
  hi iam a student at de montford uni could you please send me the code to the follwing e-mail address:

• Anonymous
  October 30, 2008
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• Anonymous
  October 30, 2008
  Are they still going out? this would be a huge help for me, My email is Thanks!

• Anonymous
  November 11, 2008
  this is my e-mail address:, i need Promotional code, can you pass me promotional code. thanks!

• Anonymous
  November 16, 2008
  Hi Have only just found this link! probably way too late but worth a try - are there any codes left for me? Am with Open University but webspace provided is purely for course work only. Email is Here's hoping, thanks Sue

• Anonymous
  November 28, 2008
  Hi can you send me a unique code... mey email is: thanks !

• Anonymous
  December 01, 2008
     Hi there,    Would it be possible for you to give me a code?    Thanks!

• Anonymous
  December 06, 2008
  Hi.  Would it be possible for you to email me a code? My email address is Many thanks.

• Anonymous
  December 08, 2008
  Hi there,   Would it be possible for you to give me a code? Many   Thanks e-mail

• Anonymous
  December 16, 2008
  hi, could i get code please my email is: thanks

• Anonymous
  January 06, 2009
  Hi, Could i get the code please? My Email is: Cheers!

• Anonymous
  February 10, 2009
  Hi guys, Could anyone send me a code please? Thanks a million. My email: Cheers Hu

• Anonymous
  February 11, 2009
  wel it is really so interesting. i would like to try it please

• Anonymous
  February 11, 2009
  I am a student to, and want to have the code, please send me the code to

• Anonymous
  February 22, 2009
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• Anonymous
  February 24, 2009
  hi plz give me code my mail id :

• Anonymous
  February 28, 2009
  Am I too late for this offer? My email is . I need it for my project at university. Thank you so much!

• Anonymous
  March 01, 2009
  This is a great idea. May I have a code as well? It would be a great help to me. My email is Thanks!

• Anonymous
  March 03, 2009
  Hi,       I desperately need asp.net hosting for my final year project and understand that you can arrange to provide this even if it is only for a short term basis. (6 months would be ideal) my email is  

• Anonymous
  March 07, 2009
  Hi,Ed,i send you a email and waiting for your  reply:) Thanks!

• Anonymous
  March 08, 2009
  hey can i get the code please? Thanks

• Anonymous
  March 11, 2009
  Today sees the launch of our DreamSpark programme allowing students around the world to download a selection

• Anonymous
  August 02, 2009
  Hi Ed, I saw your talk at the University of Edinburgh last year - was a small turnout but a great talk. Could you send me a webhosting voucher code. My e-mail is: Many thanks, Graham