How to Register for Alibaba Cloud International Without Credit Card or PayPal
Registering for an Alibaba Cloud International account and setting up payment can be a high barrier for beginners, as it typically requires a foreign phone number and binding an international PayPal or credit card. This article introduces SwanCloud, an Alibaba Cloud International distributor, which allows you to open an account without a credit card or PayPal.
Preparation
- Prepare an email address for registering the Alibaba Cloud International account.
- Prepare a Hong Kong or US phone number.
If you have Google Voice, you can use it. Otherwise, you can purchase one from Taobao or Hostloc, or contact the distributor directly to provide a phone number.
Registration Process
Contact the distributor SwanCloud to obtain an invitation link. Register through this invitation link.
Create a new account via the invitation link. Be careful not to select the region randomly; if you have a Hong Kong phone number, select Hong Kong, and if you have a US phone number, select the US. Otherwise, the verification may fail.
After registration, you may see a prompt indicating that the distributor cannot be associated. Ignore this message. Wait a few seconds for the automatic redirect to complete the account information.
Ensure the account information is as authentic as possible; do not fill in obviously fake details.
Once the account is registered, contact SwanCloud to top up the Alibaba Cloud International account balance. After the top-up, you can purchase services directly on the Alibaba Cloud website.
New User Package 3.0 - Lightweight Application Server
The Alibaba Cloud New User Package 3.0 currently supports data centers in China (Hong Kong), Singapore, Jakarta, Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Tokyo, Silicon Valley, Virginia, Frankfurt, and London. The cost-performance ratio is quite good, although the network performance is reportedly not excellent.
Conclusion
- SwanCloud Official Website: https://www.swancloud.com/
- Alibaba Cloud International Official Website: https://www.alibabacloud.com/
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