====== Operating costs for infosec.exchange ======
<block tip>For server spec, see [[about:hosting|Hosting]].</block>
===== A partial history of hosting costs =====
<block todo>FIXME this is out of date because the latest monthly cost is much higher</block>
==== 2021-11-20 ====
  * Triennially: 720GB VPS used for offline backups: $350
  * Annually: Infosec.Exchange domain registration fee: $31.49 (Register.com)
  * Monthly: 5x AX101 Dedicated Server Fee: €109.00 (Approx. $120 USD, will vary based on exchange rate) (Hetzner.com)
  * Monthly: 10TB storage box: €10 (Approx. $11 USD, will vary based on exchange rate) (Hetzner.com)


Donated time for system upkeep, testing backups, and so on: Approx. 5 hours/month

You can [[about:contribute|support Infosec.Exchange with a donation]].