How much does it cost to host code-server?

$29.60 a month at most on Varity, including 10 GB of persistent storage, billed by the running minute.

Which files are kept after a restart?

Everything in /home/coder/project, the persistent workspace. Keep your projects there.

Can I install VS Code extensions?

Yes, from the Open VSX registry that code-server uses. Some Microsoft-licensed extensions are not published there.

code-server

code-server runs VS Code on a server so you can open the same editor, terminal and projects from any device with a browser. This template keeps /home/coder/project on a 10 GB persistent volume behind the password you set.

code-server hosting on Varity costs $29.60 a month at most, with a 10 GB volume included. No request, ingress or egress fees.

$29.60/mo max

Deploy code-server

$5 starter credit for apps, payment method required, 14 days

What you get

Deploying the template sets up every part below in your account, on its own HTTPS address

Services & storage

2 parts

code-serverCloud IDE2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
10 GB volumeMounted in your appKept across restarts and redeploys

Why run code-server on Varity

Your workspace follows you
Projects in /home/coder/project stay on a 10 GB persistent volume, included in the $29.60 monthly maximum
Password from the start
You set PASSWORD in the Portal before deploying, so the editor is never open without it
A dev box with a ceiling
Billed by the running minute and never above $29.60 a month, shown before you deploy

What code-server runs on

Monthly maximum for code-server, by part
Included	Monthly max
code-server appScale plan: 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM · 25 GB temporary storage	$28
App storage10 GB persistent volume, kept across restarts	$1.60
Monthly maximum	$29.60

How app hosting is billed

Best for: Opening a persistent browser development environment from more than one device
Billing: By the running minute, never above the maximum
Traffic: No app traffic fees
Category: Developer tools
Built with: TypeScript

Set up code-server

01
In the Portal, choose code-server from Templates and add these settings:
PASSWORD
A strong password you choose for signing in to the browser workspace
02
Use the PASSWORD you entered in the Portal to sign in at the app URL
03
Keep projects in /home/coder/project, the persistent workspace included in this template

code-server setup guide Deploy your own code instead

code-server hosting questions

How much does it cost to host code-server?: $29.60 a month at most on Varity, including 10 GB of persistent storage, billed by the running minute.
Which files are kept after a restart?: Everything in /home/coder/project, the persistent workspace. Keep your projects there.
Can I install VS Code extensions?: Yes, from the Open VSX registry that code-server uses. Some Microsoft-licensed extensions are not published there.

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