KYC - Know Your Customer - is the process by which companies verify the identity of their clients, typically by requesting government-issued photo ID, proof of address, and sometimes selfie verification. While KYC is legally required for financial services, most hosting providers that implement KYC do so voluntarily, often under pressure from payment processors or as a preemptive measure against abuse complaints.
AnubizHost does not require KYC for dedicated server purchases. You can create an account with just an email address, select your server configuration, pay with cryptocurrency, and receive your server credentials - all without providing a single piece of identifying documentation. We do not collect, store, or verify personal identity information because we believe hosting infrastructure should be accessible without sacrificing your anonymity.
This no-KYC approach is not just about convenience. For journalists working in hostile environments, political dissidents, whistleblowers, and privacy advocates, the requirement to provide government ID to a hosting provider creates a vulnerability that can be exploited by adversaries. By eliminating KYC, we remove this attack vector entirely and ensure that your hosting relationship is truly private.