How do the credits work in the free tier plan (sandbox)?

The free sandbox provides a completely free instance for open source projects. You need to apply for the free sandbox in the administration panel. When you will get approved, you will be able to use the free tier.

If you would like to upgrade, payments can be done via the administration panel.

Do you offer database hosting?

We do not provide database hosting. However, you are free to use any database provider for MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc. services. For instance, mlab provides free MongoDB hosting services (sandbox). A file-based database can also also be on opeNode, for example SQLite.

Do you provide any support for Web Sockets?

Yes sure! You can use the following URI wss://your_sitename.openode.io/.

Do you offer free hosting?

Yes! We have a sandbox plan in order to test your websites. See the conditions in the pricing page.

How can I get an SSL certificate?

You can buy your own certification, place it in your project folder and then openode deploy. You need to listen to port 443 with a valid HTTPS server.
You can also get a free SSL cert. For example at: https://zerossl.com/free-ssl/#crt.

My country or currency is not allowed to use Paypal, what are the other payment solutions?

You can pay with Bitcoins!

Can I host my online game?

Sure. Many online games are currently hosted on opeNode.

Is there any tutorials/basic samples to get started?

Sure. Please have a look at these samples

Is HTTPS supported? How to upload my cert files?

Sure. you can deploy with your certificate files and then use them with your HTTPS server.