Blazing Fast phpBB Hosting

phpBB, the most widely used open-source forum, installed with the database created, mail authenticated and caching on. From $2.49/mo with a free website migration.

Start for $2.49/mo Move an existing forum
  • 99.9%Uptime guarantee
  • 24/7Expert support
  • 30-dayMoney back
One-click installercPanel · Softaculous
phpBBLatest stable · MySQL configured
Install
Installing to forum.yoursite.comComplete
  • Database created and connected
  • SSL certificate issued
  • Admin account created
  • Outbound mail authenticated (SPF + DKIM)
~60sto a live forum
400+other apps included
Pricing

phpBB hosting plans

Every plan runs on the same LiteSpeed servers with NVMe storage and daily backups. Pick by the size of your board.

Lite
On sale from $2.49 USD monthly Choose plan 75% off, normally $9.95/mo
  • One website
  • 25 GB NVMe storage
  • 1× performance
  • 10 days backup retention
  • Free domain registration not included
  • Priority support queue not included
  • 1-click phpBB installer
  • Unlimited traffic
  • Unlimited databases
  • Free SSL certificate
  • Free forum migration
  • LiteSpeed web servers
  • Always-on malware protection
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
Growth
On sale from $3.95 USD monthly Choose plan 69% off, normally $12.95/mo
  • Five websites
  • 100 GB NVMe storage
  • 2× performance
  • 15 days backup retention
  • Free domain registration
  • Priority support queue not included
  • 1-click phpBB installer
  • Unlimited traffic
  • Unlimited databases
  • Free SSL certificate
  • Free forum migration
  • LiteSpeed web servers
  • Always-on malware protection
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
Premium
Best value On sale from $4.95 USD monthly Choose plan 67% off, normally $14.95/mo
  • Unlimited websites
  • Unlimited NVMe storage
  • 3× performance
  • 20 days backup retention
  • Free domain registration
  • Priority support queue not included
  • 1-click phpBB installer
  • Unlimited traffic
  • Unlimited databases
  • Free SSL certificate
  • Free forum migration
  • LiteSpeed web servers
  • Always-on malware protection
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
Elite
On sale from $7.95 USD monthly Choose plan 60% off, normally $19.95/mo
  • Unlimited websites
  • Unmetered NVMe storage
  • 4× performance
  • 30 days backup retention
  • Free domain registration
  • Priority support queue
  • 1-click phpBB installer
  • Unlimited traffic
  • Unlimited databases
  • Free SSL certificate
  • Free forum migration
  • LiteSpeed web servers
  • Always-on malware protection
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

All discounts apply to the first billing cycle and renew at the regular rate.

Hosting tuned for how phpBB behaves

Busy phpBB boards run a lot of database queries and send a lot of notification mail. We handle both at server level, so you don't have to.

01

MySQL tuned for read-heavy boards

Generous connection limits and query caching mean a thread linked from elsewhere won't take the board down.

02

Notification mail that gets delivered

We create SPF and DKIM records for your domain, so activation emails stay out of spam.

03

Extensions and styles welcome

Install anything from the phpBB extension database. There are no restricted PHP functions and no approval queue.

04

Brute-force protection

Login pages are rate-limited and monitored, because that's where most forum attacks start.

05

Attachment storage

Unlimited NVMe storage, with a 128 MB upload limit you can raise yourself.

06

Daily off-server backups

Posts, users and attachments are backed up every night and restore in one click.

Moving an existing forum

Your members, posts and attachments move too

We copy your phpBB files, full database, attachments, styles and extensions, then set it all up on a temporary URL so you can check it before any DNS change.

  • Accounts and password hashes move intact, so no member has to reset
  • Attachments, avatars and custom themes arrive exactly as they were
  • Done overnight with zero downtime, and there's no migration fee
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Migration checklist

  • Database: users, posts, private messages Exported from your old host, imported here and checked against the original so nothing is missing.
  • files/: attachments and avatars Every file copied across with its folders and permissions kept, so nothing has to be uploaded again.
  • ext/ and styles/: extensions and themes Copied and tested on the new server, so everything works the way it did before.
  • config.php rewritten for the new host Updated with the new database details and paths, then tested so the site runs on the new server.
  • Switch DNS to go live Your site is ready and tested on a temporary address. We switch it over whenever you say, with no downtime.
Technical specs

phpBB server specs and requirements

You won't need a support ticket to raise a limit or turn on a PHP extension. The server is already set up for forum software.

SpecOn every AblePage plan
PHP8.1 to 8.4, switchable
DatabaseMySQL 8, unlimited
Extensionsmbstring, gd, xml, json
Upload limit128 MB, adjustable
AccesscPanel, SSH, SFTP, cron
Also one-clickSMF, MyBB, +400 apps
FAQ

phpBB hosting FAQ

Still deciding? Our support team is available 24/7 and has set up thousands of communities.

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questions?

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Do you install phpBB for me?

Yes. Choose phpBB on the order form and the forum, database and admin account are ready when your account arrives.

Will registration emails be delivered?

Can I install extensions?

How many members can phpBB handle?

Do you help with spam?

Background

What is phpBB?

What phpBB is, how it works and who it suits, in plain English.

About the software

phpBB is free, GPL-licensed forum software and the most widely deployed open-source bulletin board on the web. It's been in development since 2000 and has a large library of extensions and styles, plus moderation tools built for real communities.

How phpBB works

Forums hold topics and posts stored in MySQL, with permissions set per forum and per group. Extensions hook into events instead of patching core files, so upgrades stay manageable. Styles are template-based.

Who uses phpBB

Hobby and support communities, game clans, product user groups and anyone who wants a traditional threaded board with serious moderation tools.

What phpBB hosting costs

phpBB itself is free, with no licence fees. Hosting starts at $2.49/mo on a 12-month term with SSL, daily backups and free migration, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Get started in 4 steps

Install phpBB in 1 click

You don't need to download files, create a database or open an FTP client. The Softaculous installer in cPanel handles all of it.

  1. 01

    Open cPanel

    Log in to your AblePage dashboard and open cPanel for your account.

  2. 02

    Find phpBB

    Search for phpBB in the Softaculous app installer.

  3. 03

    Click install

    Pick the domain and folder, then start the install.

  4. 04

    Follow the prompts

    Enter your admin details. The installer creates the database and config file for you.

What's included on every plan

Every plan comes with all of this. None of it is a paid add-on.

Fast pages under load

LiteSpeed web servers and the LSCache plugin keep pages quick, even when traffic spikes.

Dedicated resources

Your CPU, memory and I/O allowances are reserved for you, so a busy neighbour can't slow your site down.

NVMe storage

Files and databases sit on NVMe SSDs, which read several times faster than traditional SSDs.

Security that's always on

Imunify360 malware scanning, a web application firewall and brute-force protection run all the time.

Free SSL certificate

Let's Encrypt certificates are issued and renewed automatically for every domain on your account.

Daily backups

Off-server backups run every night. Restore a single file, a database or the whole site in one click.

99.9% uptime guarantee

Servers are monitored around the clock, and the guarantee is published for you to read.

24/7 human support

Reach us by ticket or email. The people who answer host this software every day.

Running a different forum app?

Same servers and support, set up for the other forum software we host.

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Install phpBB and open your board

Plans start at $2.49/mo with a free website migration, and you have thirty days to change your mind.

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