Hello!

What ways could one use to buy a dedicated server totally anonymous?

I'll be hosting a torrent site, not so popular, private, and definitely not likely to get a DMCA notice or anything. However, once they are serious about getting you caught... I most likely won't have any safety, like DMCA safe harbor because I do administrate accepted torrents myself. That is, I can be held responsible for actions my users do on the site.

I may be able to get funds to my paypal anonymously. That's not the real problem. The problem is, I'd need to fake paypal account details. That's not so wise, I have been told. I heard they can flag your account easily locking funds there, and they could definitely put me to the high-risk-category because I would be using VPN to sign that account up (not leaving my real ip there).

Do you suggest using real paypal details? That's kinda ummh, insecure? They can just ask your server provider for your payment details. Then they ask paypal, PP will give your details out without doubt. And then there you are, busted.

I don't have any disposable credit cards etc available where I live (northern europe). So that's not an option. I could buy one through internet, but then again, you will leave your traces where you actually bought that disposable CC. Most of them need subscription or something like ID card, and probably will log all your CCs bought.

One option that comes to my mind is paying cash through mail. However, I doubt many server providers will accept cash payments, especially overseas. And even if they do, it's really risky. (NOTE: I generally dislike wasting probably hundreds of euros when the envelope gets lost)

Should I just use my real details when buying the server? Do you know if there are VPS / dedicated server sellers that don't log your personal / payment details?

I would like to stress, I'm not afraid of getting my server taken down by DMCA. If I ever do get DMCA, I have done something wrong. The site is supposed to be private and anonymous. In case my host gets DMCA, I would prefer they instantly terminate my server subscription wiping all hard drives or then forward it to me, and I do personally wiping + making sure no traces are left.

Thanks for your replies.

- anon123
anon123 Reviewed by anon123 on . Keeping oneself anonymous Hello! What ways could one use to buy a dedicated server totally anonymous? I'll be hosting a torrent site, not so popular, private, and definitely not likely to get a DMCA notice or anything. However, once they are serious about getting you caught... I most likely won't have any safety, like DMCA safe harbor because I do administrate accepted torrents myself. That is, I can be held responsible for actions my users do on the site. I may be able to get funds to my paypal anonymously. Rating: 5