Computing » Internet services
If you’re a friend, acquaintance or associate of mine, and you want some basic, low-volume Internet services somewhere decentralized, you’re in luck. Emphasis on the word “basic”, though.
Webhosting
I can host either a simple, static website editable over SFTP, or I can spin up a whole FreeBSD jail and allow you some basic administration access over a full SSH session. If you’re interested, contact me on Telegram or somewhere similar.
If I’ve given you mailserver access for whatever reason (including MSF), use these settings to connect in your MUA (mail user agent). There is no webmail service.
| Address | Port | Security | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMTP | rover.ssterling.net | 465 | SSL / TLS |
| 587 | STARTTLS | ||
| IMAP | rover.ssterling.net | 993 | SSL / TLS |
| 143 | STARTTLS | ||
| POP3 | rover.ssterling.net | 995 | SSL / TLS |
| 110 | STARTTLS |
Username must include domain, e.g. user@example.com, not just user. SMTP requires authentication in the same way.
If I’ve asked you to create a password, use the Splunk hash tool on asecuritysite.com. Don’t worry about the username and hash; just type in your password and send me what comes after ===Hashed password. If you’re unaware of what this is: it’s basically a way to store and verify a password without me or even the server ever knowing what it is.
Also, note that accessing POP3 doesn’t actually delete your e-Mail messages; it simply keeps them from appearing next time you use POP3. To truly delete them, use IMAP.
Internet access
You can connect to my “vintage devices” network via PPP, including PPP-over-TCP and an actual phone line. SLIP and PLIP are not supported. Registration is open to the general public, though your approval process will be quick if I already know you to some extent.
More info: Sterlnet
Voice over IP (VoIP)
I offer lines on some hobbyist telephony networks such as PhreakNet and C*NET. These don’t connect to the PSTN without my explicit permission.
More info: SterTel
Terms of Use
Don’t do anything illegal or objectionable. I have the right to determine what is and isn’t acceptable on my servers. Likewise, I reserve the right to cancel your or public access to your website, e-Mail inbox or other files at any time for any reason. However, I will provide you with a copy of all your files and messages upon request, provided none of them violate federal, state or local law.