Linode Description
Linode is a US cloud hosting provider founded in 2003 and acquired by Akamai in 2022, now operating as Akamai Cloud. It offers virtual machines, dedicated CPU and high-memory instances, GPUs, managed Kubernetes, managed databases, object and block storage, load balancers and a large network of data centres, with the aim of running applications close to users on Akamai's distributed network. Developers deploy servers through a cloud manager, API or command-line tools, and one-click apps install popular software. Linode was known for straightforward pricing and helpful documentation for Linux users, which continues under Akamai. For affiliates, the listed offer is a referral scheme rather than a cash affiliate programme: new users receive free credit and referrers earn account credit when the new account becomes active. It suits developer blogs and Linux tutorials.
Some of Linode's features
- Cloud virtual machines
- Dedicated CPU and GPU instances
- Managed Kubernetes and databases
- Object and block storage
- Global data centres
- Developer documentation
Linode's Referral Program
Linode's referral scheme gives new users $100 in credit and the referrer $25 in account credit once the referred account stays active and pays. The cookie lasts 90 days. Rewards are paid as service credit rather than cash. Akamai also runs separate channel partner programmes.
