How to Get Free VPS with 96 Cores Using Google Colab
Google Colab is more than just a playground for machine learning. With a few simple steps, you can turn it into a free VPS with up to 96 cores by using TPU v2-8 or v3-8. This trick lets you run a web-based terminal through SSHX, giving you a powerful cloud server without spending a dime.
Step 1: Open Google Colab
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Go to Google Colab.
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Make sure you’re signed in with your Google account.
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Click New Notebook to create a fresh notebook.
Step 2: Change Runtime to TPU
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From the top menu, go to Runtime → Change runtime type.
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Under Hardware accelerator, select TPU.
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If the option appears, set TPU type to v2-8 (or v3-8 if available).
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Click Save.
💡 Note: If TPU v2-8 is not available on your account, just select TPU. The SSH shell will still run inside the Colab VM.
Step 3: Add a Code Cell
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Click + Code to insert a new cell.
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Paste the following command:
!curl -sSf https://sshx.io/get | sh -s run
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Run the cell by pressing the ▶️ play button on the left.
Step 4: Access the Free VPS
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Once the command runs, you’ll see an SSHX link in the output.
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Click the link to open a browser-based terminal.
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You now have a free VPS with 96 cores running on Google’s infrastructure.
👉 Make sure to copy and save the link, as it gives you direct access to your Colab VM.
Final Notes
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This VPS is temporary; it will shut down if the Colab session ends or times out.
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Performance may vary depending on Google’s availability of TPU resources.
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Great for testing, running scripts, or experimenting with cloud compute at zero cost.
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