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    Gitea

    is a lightweight and self-hosted development service for managing the codebase and Git repositories.

    Gitea officially free

    Pre-Configured Gitea VPS and Dedicated Servers


    Opt for Hostkey's dedciated server or VPS rental with pre-installed Gitea, offering a user-friendly Git management system. Housed in TIER III data centers across Europe and the USA, we ensure stable resource operation and rapid client access. Configure and receive your ready-to-use server solution in just 15 minutes.

    • Already installed - we have taken care of all the technical part
    • Optimized server - high performance specifically for Gitea
    • Supported 24/7 - we are always ready to help
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    SERVERS In action right now 5 000+

    How it works

    1. Choose server and license

      Select your preferred server option and customize it according to your requirements. While placing your order choose the Gitea license, network settings, and any other necessary parameters.
    2. Place an order

      Once your order is successfully placed and payment is completed, our team will get in touch with you to provide an exact timeframe for server readiness. Typically, the server setup process takes no more than 15 minutes, though it may vary depending on the server type.
    3. Start working

      Once the server is ready, we'll promptly send you all the access details via email. Rest assured, Gitea will come pre-installed and fully operational, allowing you to begin your work without any delays.

    Rent pre-installed Gitea on virtual (VPS) or dedicated servers

    Please note that Gitea is exclusively available for HOSTKEY leased servers. To acquire the Gitea, simply choose it from the "Panels Software" tab during the server plan ordering process.

    Gitea on virtual (VPS) servers

    Rent a reliable VPS in the Netherlands, Finland and USA.

    Server delivery ETA: ≈15 minutes.

    Choose a VPS server

    Gitea on dedicated servers

    Rent a dedicated server with a full out-of-band management in the Netherlands, Finland and USA.

    Server delivery ETA: ≈15 minutes.

    Choose a dedicated server
    Gitea officially free

    Gitea — officially free software

    Gitea is an officially free and open source self-hosted development service for managing the codebase and Git repositories. We guarantee that our servers are running safe and original software.

    FAQ

    How to install Gitea on a virtual or dedicated server?

    To install Gitea, you need to select a license while ordering a server on HOSTKEY website. Our auto-deployment system will install the platform on your server.

    I am having trouble installing and/or using Gitea

    If you have any difficulties or questions when installing and/or using the software, carefully learn the documentation on the official website of the developer, read about typical problems and how to solve them or contact Gitea support.

    What is the difference between GitHub and Gitea?

    GitHub and Gitea are both Git hosting platforms, but they have some key differences.

    • GitHub is a commercial platform, while Gitea is open source. This means that GitHub charges for some features, while Gitea is free to use.
    • GitHub has a larger user base and community than Gitea. This means that there are more resources available for GitHub users, such as tutorials, documentation, and support forums.
    • GitHub offers a wider range of features than Gitea. This includes features such as code review, issue tracking, and continuous integration.

    How much does Gitea cost?

    Gitea is free to use. There are no monthly or annual fees.

    Why should I use Gitea?

    There are several reasons why you might want to use Gitea:

    • It's free. Gitea is an open source project, so it's free to use and host.
    • It's easy to set up. Gitea can be installed on a variety of platforms, including Linux, macOS, and Windows.
    • It has a wide range of features. Gitea includes all of the basic features you need for version control, plus a number of additional features such as code review, issue tracking, and continuous integration.
    • It's secure. Gitea is a secure platform that uses HTTPS and TLS to encrypt data in transit and at rest.

    What are the best features of Gitea?

    Some of the best features of Gitea include:

    • Code review: Gitea makes it easy to collaborate on code by providing a built-in code review system.
    • Issue tracking: Gitea makes it easy to track bugs and feature requests by providing a built-in issue tracker.
    • Continuous integration: Gitea can be integrated with a continuous integration (CI) server to automate the build and testing of your code.
    • Wikis: Gitea can be used to create and manage wikis, which are a great way to document your code and project.
    • Kanban boards: Gitea can be used to create and manage kanban boards, which are a great way to visualize your workflow.

    Why use Gitea instead of GitHub?

    There are a few reasons why you might want to use Gitea instead of GitHub:

    • Cost: Gitea is free to use, while GitHub has monthly and annual fees.
    • Features: Gitea includes all of the basic features you need for version control, plus a number of additional features such as code review, issue tracking, and continuous integration. GitHub offers a wider range of features, but these features can be expensive.
    • Security: Gitea is a secure platform that uses HTTPS and TLS to encrypt data in transit and at rest. GitHub is also a secure platform, but it has been the target of several security breaches in recent years.
    • Community: Gitea has a growing community of users and developers. GitHub has a larger community, but it can be difficult to get help from the community if you are not a paying customer.

    What are the requirements for Gitea?

    The requirements for Gitea vary depending on the platform you are using. However, the basic requirements are:

    • Operating system: Linux, macOS, or Windows
    • CPU: 1 GHz processor
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Disk space: 1 GB free disk space
    • Web server: Apache, Nginx, or IIS
    • Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite

    Gitea key features

    Gitea is a painless self-hosted all-in-one software development service, it includes Git hosting, code review, team collaboration, package registry and CI/CD.

    Repository Management
    Gitea allows you to create, clone, merge and delete repositories. You can configure access to repositories for different users and groups.
    Code review
    Gitea provides the ability to conduct code reviews, which helps to detect bugs and improve the code quality. It is possible to comment on changes, suggest fixes, and merge changes into the main branch.
    Bug tracking
    A bug tracking system that allows you to create, track, and assign tasks. It helps the team to effectively manage tasks and improve the development process.
    CI/CD integration
    Gitea can integrate with various continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) systems. It is possible to set up an automatic build, test and deployment of your code with every update.
    User and access rights management
    You can create users, assign roles and configure access to repositories and features.
    External services integrations
    Gitea can integrate with various services such as Slack, Mattermost, SMTP servers and more. It allows you to receive event notifications in Gitea and interact with other development tools.
    Wiki and taskbar support
    Gitea offers a built-in Wiki system for documenting projects and a taskbar for tracking and managing tasks.
    Open source
    Gitea is an open source software that allows you to customize it to fulfill individual requirements.
    Scalability
    Gitea provides an API for integration with other tools and systems.

    Why choose a Gitea server at HOSTKEY?

    • TIER III Data Centers

      Top reliability and security provide stable operation of your servers and 99.982% uptime per year.
    • DDoS protection

      The service is organized using software and hardware solutions to protect against TCP-SYN Flood attacks (SYN, ACK, RST, FIN, PUSH).
    • Round-the-clock technical support

      The application form allows you to get technical support at any time of the day or night. First response within 15 minutes.

    What customers say

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    Stefan Neykov Crytek
    doXray
    doXray has been using HOSTKEY for the development and the operation of our software solutions. Our applications require the use of GPU processing power. We have been using HOSTKEY for several years and we are very satisfied with the way they operate. New requirements are setup fast and support follows up after the installation process to check if everything is as requested. Support during operations is reliable and fast.
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    Get pre-installed Gitea on servers in the Netherlands, Finland and USA.

    Simplify Your Code Management and Version Control with Gitea Hosting

    For any development group it is important to manage code effectively and in that respect Gitea hosting delivers a good solution for source code management and version control. Thanks to Gitea hosting's lightweight design and extensive functionality it can serve teams of all sizes to enhance productivity and simplify collaborative development processes.

    Here are three ways Gitea hosting simplifies code management:

    • Quick Easy Setup and Installation – install and deploy a secure version control system quickly.
    • Integrated Pull Requests & Branch Management - Centralized Collaboration.
    • This is Low Resource Consumption – It is optimized for the lowest resources possible and will work for any scale.

    Benefits of Hosting Gitea with Hostkey

    For your Gitea hosting needs, including choosing Hostkey carries advantages that allow your development team to perform better, save time and reduce your expenses. Here are the key benefits you gain with Hostkey:

    • Reliable Performance: Your Gitea instance will run stable and fast on our servers, we optimized our servers for performance and stability, so your instance will run smooth with fast response times.
    • Security You Can Trust: We constantly update, improve, firewall and fully monitor your data security for total peace of mind.
    • Scalability at Your Fingertips: As your project grows you can easily upgrade server resources without downtime or service interruption.
    • 24/7 Expert Support: We’ll be available whenever you need us and our 24x7x365 technical support will help resolve any issues so your team stays focused on delivering value.
    • Competitive Pricing: From micro to enterprise, we have a range of budget friendly plans that you can choose to suit any size project without losing sleep over budget concerns.

    Features and Capabilities of Gitea Hosting

    Gitea hosting provides plenty of features that help teams focus on the most important thing, coding. Let's look at some of the key features and capabilities:

    User-Friendly Web Interface

    A web interface serves both new and experienced developers where it is easy to navigate and feel intuitive about. As you’re able to access repositories, issues, and pull requests within one location, you learn less and are more productive.

    If you modify the development tools integration, rerun your tests and pass on the updated Test Execution Report when they invoke — or even better, implement continuous integration testing knowing you have direct access to the Test Execution Report.

    Integration with Development Tools

    It has got its integration support for several CI/CD tools, public project management applications, and also several third party services. This allows you to automate workflows, to improve deployment efficiency and to keep all of the tools connected to one another to enable a more integrated software development process.

    Advanced Access Control

    You can host your code without worry thanks to granular user and group permission settings. Get more control over your source code by letting control who can access, view and modify repositories with flexible access control policies.

    Lightweight and Fast performance

    Gitea hosting is intended to be speed and lightweight while having the processing power of a full version control system without the requirement of high end and power hungry hardware. It is ideal for small projects and large scale environments whether efficiency is a concern or not.

    Use Cases for Gitea Hosting

    A variety of teams and projects can use Gitea hosting. Here are a few common scenarios where it proves particularly effective:

    • Startups and Small Teams: A low resource, affordable solution for startups looking to use version control and code collaboration.
    • Open-Source Projects: Many open source communities hosting codebase with Gitea become a popular choice.
    • Enterprise Development: It is scalable, integrates nicely with CI/CD tools, and has advanced user permission capabilities, which are all really big help in the real production environment.
    • Educational Use: Gitea hosting is used by academic institutions and training centers, teaching students fundamentals of version control and software collaboration.

    Pricing Plans for Servers with Gitea

    Flexible Pricing We provide multiple flexible pricing plans to suit your project needs. Our Gitea hosting solutions include:

    1. Basic Plan

      • CPU: 2 vCores
      • RAM: 2 GB
      • Storage: 30 GB SSD
      • Price: €4/month
    2. Standard Plan

      • CPU: 4 vCores
      • RAM: 4 GB
      • Storage: 60 GB SSD
      • Price: €8/month
    3. Premium Plan

      • CPU: 8 vCores
      • RAM: 16 GB
      • Storage: 240 GB SSD
      • Price: €22/month

    Save up to 12% on monthly contracts for greater flexibility and cost savings.

    Hostkey’s Gitea hosting lets you focus on freeing software development, whether as a small to medium startup, or an enterprise. We’re here to help you unleash your development projects potential with productive, safe, and affordable Gitea hosting solutions.

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