IncogNET review

IncogNET is a VPS-only host with servers in the United States, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Bulgaria, built for privacy-minded users and especially for people who run Tor infrastructure. The provider's site, as checked, gives no clear statement on whether it will ever ask customers for ID, so its policy on identity checks remains an open question rather than a promise.

IncogNET keeps signup minimal. An email address is enough to register, it does not ask for a name or phone number, and email forwarding services are explicitly allowed. Monero is accepted, and major cryptocurrencies are processed in-house rather than through an outside payment gateway, which keeps one fewer third party in the loop. PayPal and bank transfer are also available, though they tie an order to a real identity. One catch: VPS orders currently require semi-annual or annual billing, so a quick monthly trial is not possible.

IncogNET's plans run from tiny half-gigabyte instances up to large high-memory servers, managed through the VirtFusion panel on newer plans. Customers can upload and mount their own ISO images, while Windows Server needs a customer-supplied licence and at least 4GB RAM and 2 vCPU. Every VPS gets one IPv4 address plus an IPv6 /64, and five free offsite snapshots. Going over the bandwidth allowance means throttling to 250Mbps rather than suspension. Enhanced DDoS mitigation is offered only in Kansas City.

IncogNET allows Tor relays and exit relays, and its own services can be reached over Tor, I2P and Yggdrasil, which is unusual. Commonly abused mail ports are closed by default and opened case by case for a small one-time fee. The provider states plainly that it is not a bulletproof host. Crypto mining is banned, and torrenting is allowed only with private trackers.

IncogNET makes the most sense for anyone running Tor exits or relays, or for buyers who want to pay in Monero and hand over nothing beyond an email address. Those who need monthly billing, broad DDoS protection outside Kansas City, mining or public torrenting will run into its limits. Support is limited to email and tickets, and the business address listed is in Sheridan, Wyoming. Since its stance on ID checks and logging could not be confirmed, cautious buyers should ask before committing to a long billing cycle.