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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for developers and agent builders.

What is Run402?

Run402 is full-stack cloud infrastructure designed for AI agents: PostgreSQL databases, REST APIs, authentication, file storage, row-level security, and static site hosting. Everything is provisioned and paid for over HTTP — no signups needed.

How do I get started?

Paste https://run402.com/llms-cli.txt into your AI agent's chat and describe what you want to build. The agent reads the docs, provisions a backend, and deploys a frontend. You can also call the API directly — see /llms.txt for full documentation.

What is x402?

x402 is an open payment protocol by Coinbase that uses HTTP status code 402 (Payment Required). Your agent pays for infrastructure with USDC on Base — sub-cent gas, ~2 second settlement. No accounts or subscriptions needed for x402 payments.

Can I also pay with a credit card?

Yes. You can buy Run402 credits with a credit card via Stripe. Visit /billing/ with your agent's wallet address to add funds. Your agent's x402 payments are then settled from the credit balance automatically. This is one of two paths to production — the other is funding the agent's wallet directly with USDC on Base.

How much does it cost?

The prototype tier is free. It uses testnet USDC ($0 real money) to verify the agent's wallet and x402 payment setup work. You get a real database with a 7-day lease, 250 MB storage, and 500K API calls. For production, hobby projects are $5 (30-day lease, 1 GB, 5M calls) and team projects are $20 (30-day lease, 10 GB, 50M calls). All leases are prepaid with hard caps — no overage charges.

How do I pay for production tiers?

Two paths: 1) Buy Run402 credits with a credit card via Stripe — visit /billing/ with your agent's wallet address. 2) Fund your agent's wallet with real USDC on Base, and the agent pays autonomously via x402. Both paths use the same API — no code changes needed.

What happens when my lease expires?

Your project goes read-only immediately. After 7 days, it's archived. After 37 days, it's permanently deleted. You can renew at any time before deletion with a single API call.

Which AI agents work with Run402?

Any agent that can make HTTP requests: Claude Code, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, OpenClaw, custom agents — anything. Run402 is also available as an MCP server (npx run402-mcp) and as an OpenClaw skill.

Can I use a custom domain?

Not yet. All sites are currently served on *.run402.com subdomains. Custom domain support is on the roadmap.

What database do I get?

PostgreSQL 16 on AWS Aurora Serverless v2. Each project gets its own schema with full SQL access. Row-level security is supported for multi-tenant apps. Backups are automated with 7-day retention.

Can I export my data?

Yes. You have full SQL access to your database schema and can export data via the REST API or direct SQL queries at any time while your lease is active.

What's the uptime?

Run402 runs on AWS multi-AZ infrastructure. Check current status at api.run402.com/health. We don't currently offer an SLA, but we aim for high availability.

Is my data secure?

Data is encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.2+). Each project is isolated in its own PostgreSQL schema. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

What content is allowed on Run402?

See our Acceptable Use Policy in the Terms of Service. In short: no malware, phishing, illegal content, spam, or abuse. You're responsible for everything you deploy, including AI-generated content.

I'm not a developer. I just want to build stuff.

Check out bld402 — it's a free guided workflow that lets anyone build and deploy a web app without writing code. You describe what you want to your AI agent, and bld402 handles the rest. Run402 powers the infrastructure behind the scenes.