Free Windows VPS from Google Cloud Skills Boost – 16GB RAM, 1Gbps Speed

Want a free Windows VPS with 16GB RAM and 1Gbps+ internet speed without a credit card? Google Cloud Skills Boost lets you do it directly from their lab environment. This guide will show you exactly how to sign up, get free credits, and launch the VPS from a special catalog lab.

Step 1: Sign Up for Google Cloud Skills Boost

First, go to the official Google Cloud Skills Boost website and create your account:

Click here to sign up for Google Cloud Skills Boost

• Sign in using your Google account (no credit card needed).
• Enter your birthdate when asked and accept the terms.
• Join the Innovation Program if available to get bonus credits.

Step 2: Open the Special Catalog Lab

Once you have your account and credits, open the catalog lab that provides the Windows VPS:

Click here to open the 'Building Fitness-Driven dApps: Streaming Google Fit Data with W3bstream' Lab

Step 3: Start the Lab & Launch the VPS

1. Click the Start Lab button.
2. Wait for resources to be provisioned.
3. Access the Google Cloud Console from the lab interface.
4. Go to Compute Engine → VM Instances.
5. Launch the pre-configured Windows VPS (16GB RAM, 2 CPUs, high-speed internet).
6. Connect using RDP with the provided IP address and credentials.

Speed Test & Performance

Inside the VPS, open Speedtest.net to check speeds. You’ll likely see 1Gbps+ download and upload, perfect for streaming, hosting, and development.

Tips to Maximize Usage

• Keep an eye on the lab timer — when it ends, your VPS shuts down.
• Download or back up your files before the session expires.
• You can restart the lab anytime for another free VPS session.

Disclaimer

This tutorial is for educational purposes only. The VPS provided is part of the temporary Google Cloud Skills Boost lab environment. Follow Google’s terms of service and use responsibly.