The Best Offshore Alternative to 1984 Hosting
AnonPort is built for users who want more jurisdictions, true no-KYC signup, token-based authentication, and a contractual SLA — features 1984 Hosting doesn't offer.
What 1984 Hosting doesn't offer
Most users move away from 1984 Hosting for one of these reasons. Each gap below is something AnonPort fills out of the box.
For context: 1984 Hosting — founded in 2006, based in Iceland, 1 jurisdiction(s), entry tier "1 CPU · 1 GB · 25 GB". AnonPort — 7 jurisdictions, token-only accounts, VPS from $7.50/mo and dedicated servers from $48.50/mo.
- 1984 Hosting does not offer email-free signup.
- You will not find token-based authentication at 1984 Hosting — every AnonPort plan includes it.
- Switching gets you bare-metal dedicated servers, which 1984 Hosting lacks.
- 1984 Hosting's lineup does not include DDoS protection.
- 1984 Hosting does not offer unmetered bandwidth.
Complete Comparison
Every attribute is verified from public documentation at the time of writing. We will update this page if either side changes its policy.
| Feature | AnonPort | 1984 Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| No email required | ||
| Token-based authentication | ||
| Jurisdictions | 7 | 1 |
| DMCA-ignored policy | ||
| Full KVM virtualization | ||
| Bare-metal servers | ||
| Custom ISO upload | — | |
| DDoS protection included | ||
| Unmetered bandwidth | ||
| IPv6 /64 included | — | |
| 99.9% SLA with credits | — | |
| Monero (XMR) payment | ||
| Years in operation | 1 | 19 |
| Entry VPS specs | 2 vCPU · 4 GB DDR4 · 60 GB NVMe | 1 CPU · 1 GB · 25 GB |
| Dedicated starting at | $48.50/mo | — |
Strengths on both sides
Where AnonPort wins
- Zero-identity signup vs. email-required
- Seven jurisdictions vs. Iceland-only
- Full dedicated bare-metal catalog
Where 1984 Hosting is strong
- Almost twenty years operating in Iceland
- Excellent reputation in the press-freedom community
- 100% renewable-energy-powered datacenters
Our honest verdict
1984 Hosting is an institution — 20 years in Iceland, ISO 27001, a reputation for defending press freedom that is hard to match. Their constraint is mono-jurisdictional. If Iceland is exactly what you need, 1984 is a reference choice. If you need portfolio-level diversification or dedicated hardware, AnonPort covers more ground including Iceland.
Pick AnonPort if
You want Iceland + six other jurisdictions under one vendor, with zero-identity signup and bare-metal dedicated options.
Pick 1984 Hosting if
You want the maximum possible track record of an Iceland-specialist, prioritise green energy credentials, and do not mind providing an email.
Migrating from 1984 Hosting in 4 steps
Most AnonPort customers complete the switch from 1984 Hosting in under 30 minutes. Snapshot, transfer, restore, cancel — you keep the IP-free move clean and reversible.
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1
Snapshot your existing server
Take a full disk snapshot from 1984 Hosting's panel (or rsync your data partition). Note your current IP, DNS records, and any reverse-DNS or PTR entries you depend on.
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Order an equivalent AnonPort plan
Pick a jurisdiction (use our jurisdiction selector if unsure), pick the matching VPS or dedicated tier, and pay in crypto. Your token arrives in seconds; the server is provisioned within 5 minutes.
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Restore data and reconfigure DNS
Either upload your snapshot via custom ISO, or rsync over SSH from the old box. Update A/AAAA records to the new IP. If you run a Tor or VPN service, regenerate the keys to break correlation with the old host.
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4
Cancel 1984 Hosting and rotate keys
Cancel your 1984 Hosting billing once the new server has been live for 24 hours. Rotate any SSH keys, API tokens or service-bound credentials so the old box can't replay anything.
Switching from 1984 Hosting: FAQ
01 Which is better, AnonPort or 1984 Hosting?
It depends on your priority. AnonPort wins on raw operator privacy (token-only auth, no email, no phone, no name, no fiat), a 7-jurisdiction footprint and AI-agent purchasing (MCP, OpenAPI, x402). Where 1984 Hosting is genuinely strong: Almost twenty years operating in Iceland; Excellent reputation in the press-freedom community. Pick whichever maps to your actual threat model.
02 Is AnonPort cheaper than 1984 Hosting?
AnonPort VPS starts at $7.50/mo and dedicated at $48.50/mo. The 1984 Hosting entry tier is "1 CPU · 1 GB · 25 GB" — the comparison table above shows the full pricing picture for both providers. Multi-month cycles unlock additional discounts on both sides.
03 Can I pay 1984 Hosting with Monero, like AnonPort?
AnonPort accepts 8 native crypto coins including Monero (XMR), with per-order deposit addresses and any-coin checkout. Does 1984 Hosting take Monero? Yes (see the feature comparison above for the exact payment rail). Crypto-only operators should always confirm before ordering.
04 How long does the switch from 1984 Hosting take?
For a single VPS with under 50 GB of data, expect 20–30 minutes including DNS propagation. Larger workloads scale linearly with disk transfer speed; rsync over SSH typically saturates the destination link.
05 Will my IP address change?
Yes. Inbound IP-bound services (DNS A/AAAA, SPF, reverse DNS, mail relays) need updating. We document the exact records to change in your panel after order. Outbound services keep working with no client-side change.
06 Can I keep my 1984 Hosting server running during the switch?
Yes — and we recommend it. Keep the old box on for 24–48 hours after the new one goes live so DNS caches drain naturally. Cancel only once you've verified the new server is serving production traffic correctly.
07 Do I need to re-verify identity?
No. AnonPort does not collect identity at any step. Your account is bound to a token, not a name or email. If 1984 Hosting required ID, we discard that link the moment you sign up with us.
08 What about subdomain SSL certificates?
Issue fresh certificates via Let's Encrypt or your CA of choice once DNS points to the new server. Most automated stacks (Caddy, Traefik, certbot) handle this in one command. Old certificates remain valid until expiry; rotate at your pace.
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Alternative to Incognet
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- DMCA-ignored policy
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Alternative to Privex
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Alternative to Shinjiru
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- Bare-metal dedicated
Ready to switch?
Deploy your first offshore server in under 5 minutes. No email. No ID. No account. Just crypto and a token.