Another “Free Forever” Cloud Server Provider Vanishes

Earlier this week the cloud provider FoxTi Cloud —known for advertising “free forever” servers—disappeared, leaving its customers without access to the promised resources.

Visiting the official site (www.szhdy.com) shows a bankruptcy notice posted on May 8, confirming the company’s liquidation.

Corporate records reveal that FoxTi Cloud was registered in 2023 with a declared capital of 10 million CNY, but its paid‑in capital is recorded as zero, suggesting a lack of actual financial backing.

The service’s core promise was a “permanent” server valued at roughly 2,000 CNY, which attracted many site owners who purchased multiple instances based on the free‑forever claim.

Since the shutdown, several user‑support groups have formed. Screenshots shared by members indicate that some users have lost tens of thousands of yuan, while many still have balances of several thousand yuan. Exact totals and the number of affected users remain unknown.

It is unclear whether purchases of virtual products can be reported to the police, but victims with substantial losses are advised to seek legal counsel. The author reminds readers that “there is no such thing as a free lunch”—free services often carry hidden costs, and recommends choosing established vendors despite higher prices for better protection.

Finally, the author asks: “Did you use AI to write code this year?”