Akamai Cloud (Linode)
$100 promotional credit for new Akamai Cloud customers
- Credit card required
- Free for up to 1 year
- New users
- Auto-renewing
Verified 4 weeks ago
We checked the official source on September 2, 2026.
Official landing page confirms 'US$100 in promotional credit' for new customers with a valid payment method. The page does not state the trial length in days; Akamai's promotion terms say promo codes expire after one year.
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Is it really free?
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| Free benefit | Yes |
|---|---|
| How long it stays freeThis is a time-limited benefit, not a permanent free tier. | up to 1 year |
| Credit card | Required |
| New account | Required |
| When it runs outUsage beyond the credit during the trial is charged at standard rates, and unused credit expires. | You start getting billed |
| Auto-renewal | Yes, after the free amount |
| Region | Global |
What you get
Akamai Cloud (formerly Linode) offers new customers US$100 in promotional credit. A valid payment method is required to confirm identity, but Akamai says you will not be charged during the trial. Usage beyond the credit within the trial period is billed at standard rates, unused credit expires, and GPU plans and Marketplace products are excluded.
Who qualifies
New customers who have not previously signed up for a free trial; one promo code per business.
Requirements
- New customers only
- Valid payment method on file
- Usage above the credit is charged at standard rates
- GPU plans and Marketplace / third-party products excluded
Official source
https://www.akamai.com/lp/free-credit-100This is the page we checked. The company’s own terms always take precedence over this listing.