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I'm a new web designer.
To start my website ,i cant get a free host for my JSP page.
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For a new web designer like the difficulty here is a platform mismatch rather than a missing trick. JSP apps need a Java servlet container (Tomcat/Jetty/GlassFish) and an always-on JVM process, which costs RAM/CPU and so is far less common on free shared hosts than a simple PHP+MySQL stack. That explains why asked how many hosts were tried and why had trouble finding free providers.

Why free JSP+MySQL hosting is rare: running a JVM requires persistent processes and more resources than typical free hosting operators want to provide. Free Java hosts that do exist tend to impose significant limits (tiny databases, no background tasks, strict uptime/inactivity rules) or are short-lived. This is also why many posters steer toward low-cost paid plans or community hosts rather than purely free services.

Practical, actionable path (quick workflow):

  • Develop and test locally: run Tomcat (or an embedded servlet container from the IDE) and a local MySQL instance to iterate quickly.
  • Package as a WAR, exercise startup/shutdown and DB connections, and test error paths and connection pooling.
  • For deployment, prefer a host that explicitly supports servlet containers or a low-cost VPS where a JVM can run reliably; free community hosts can work for prototypes but expect restrictions.
  • If truly constrained to zero cost, look for an educational/student/free-tier cloud compute offer rather than generic free shared hosts.

Troubleshooting and production tips: externalize DB credentials, use connection pooling/JNDI, verify MySQL version compatibility, schedule regular SQL dumps, and test under load. If choosing a paid budget plan (as noted) compare servlet container support and DB limits; if trying the community/free route (as suggested), confirm backup and uptime policies before relying on it.

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Member Avatar for server_crash

How many hosts have you tried? I would think you should be able to get a free webhost for that. I could be wrong though.

Member Avatar for dakkar

some time ago (1-2 months) I tried to search a free server with those features, but I didn't find one... :_(

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for $5.00/month you can get PHP/JSP (tomcat)/MySQL/PostgreSQL/Apache/ASP (chilisoft i believe) hosting, there not the greatest of web hosts, but for that price it's hard to beat. they even support paypal payments.

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is a site ,they provide free mysql and jsp hosting try it.
regards,
karthik.

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