GDPS Custom Server Fix

[realoibfy]

Hey! So I’ve been trying to make a GDPS (Geometry Dash Private Server), i know this isn’t a game server hosting but pretty much everyone uses free hosting services, they are down, especially the hosting dedicated to GDPS’es, i put in all the right information in the “connection.php” such as username (if0_something), database name (database1_if0_something), password (themysqlpasswordimnottellingyou) and the server as localhost.

[JxstErg1]

Hi and welcome to the forum! Well, the database hostname is not actually localhost on free hosting; you can find the actual database details under the “MySQL Databases” section of your hosting account’s dashboard in the Client Area or under that same section of the Control Panel. If you still can’t connect you should also check this article out:

Common MySQL Connection Errors

Many websites use MySQL databases to store information and settings. However, there are some reasons why the connection to the database may fail. This article describes some commonly seen error messages when connecting to a database, as well as some general tips to keep in mind when setting up a database connection. Common Error Messages Using MySQL is great, but the error message returned if there is an issue logging in to your database can be quite confusing. Here are some commonly seen error…

[realoibfy]

i mean hostname as sqlsomething.infinityfree.com

[JxstErg1]

Oh, I also forgot: if you manage to make it work, it might not work in the game itself due to the security system:

Ensuring only web browsers can access your website

InfinityFree is a website hosting service. That means that the hosting accounts we provided are intended for hosting websites. Websites contain pages that are accessed through web browsers. InfinityFree is not intended to be used for file sharing, API hosting, database hosting or background tasks/tools. To help enforce this, free hosting enforces a security system that makes sure that anyone trying to access your website is using a normal web browser. This is done by checking whether the web br…

[realoibfy]

Every single hosting I’ve tried worked, I even tried iFastNet, so how could infinityfree be any different?

[Ziverre]

It is simply intended to be used as website hosting as you said earlier.

@realoibfy

i know this isn’t a game server hosting

[YT_Xaos]

Have you tried something like ReplIt or another serverless hosting provider? Because I am afraid that free hosting providers will most likely not allow such hosting otherwise.

[ChrisPAR]

@realoibfy

I even tried iFastNet

Unless you tried their free hosting, Byet, iFastNet’s premium hosting system is entirely different from that of free hosting and does not have the same restrictions set in place.

Generally, when using a service outside of the functionality that is supported, you can operate on a trial and error model, but be aware that if the “website hosting only” rule starts being more strictly enforced, you could find yourself suspended, and that if you run into the limitations, they cannot be lifted, so you’ll have to upgrade to premium hosting or look for a different provider.

If you have a custom domain, you could look into whether integrating Cloudflare can allow you to use your website as you want to:

A Full Guide To Cloudflare

Hello, I will show you how to easily set up Cloudflare, Edit Records, and Troubleshoot with images! PLEASE READ BEFORE STARTING!!! Cloudflare cannot be used on free subdomains from InfinityFree. You can use Cloudflare on Custom Domains (yoursite.com) and with Custom Sub-Domains (subdomain.yoursite.com). A video tutorial can be found at the end of this guide, should you get stuck. You must connect your domain to your InfinityFree account first. Read more here. Set-Up Cloudflare Go to Dash…