Innovative Platform That Facilitates Smooth phpBB Installation
Cloudways has simplified the deployment process for phpBB applications. Check how easy it is:
Managed phpBB Hosting With 10X Speed
Deploy your phpBB applications on a super-fast managed cloud hosting platform that offers optimized speed and ironclad security.
Get Started Free See All PlansAs Seen on
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Select PHP Application Select the PHP app and enter the application & server name. -
Choose Server Specifications & Launch Select your preferred cloud provider, server size, location, and click Launch Now. -
Install phpBB Open Composer in the SSH terminal and install phpBB.
Managed phpBB Hosting Features You Love to Work With
Build, deploy and manage your phpBB apps on our platform with an advanced cloud hosting feature set.
SSD-Based Hosting
Our SSD-Based Hosting optimizes your page load time and ensures enhanced performance for your deployed applications all the time.
Built-in Caches
Our phpBB hosting comes pre-configured with advanced caching technologies like Redis, Memcached, Varnish, to ensure swift load time for your applications.
Optimized Stack
We offer a pre-built stack of optimized technologies that include Apache, NGINX, MariaDB, PHP-FPM and popular cache tools.
PHP 7.4 Ready Servers
We support PHP 7.4 and the latest versions of PHP 8.0, so you can test compatibility and switch versions accordingly.
Cloudflare
Get added security and faster response times & page load speed regardless of the visitors’ location.
HTTP/2 Supported
Our HTTP/2 enabled servers significantly enhance the security for the deployed applications and allows for end-to-end secure communication.
Dedicated Firewalls
Our phpBB hosting is protected by dedicated firewalls that are regularly updated to keep your data secure.
FREE SSL Installation
Deploy FREE Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates for your applications to beef up security and rankings in search engine results.
Auto-Healing Servers
Our phpBB hosting offers auto-healing servers that proactively monitor and resolve server issues.
IP Whitelisting
Manage your pool of trusted IP addresses with our IP whitelisting feature that restricts traffic from unapproved IPs.
Managed Backups
We offer managed backups that provide both automated backup and on-demand backups for both applications and servers.
Two-Factor Authentication
All Cloudways user accounts are secured with TFA by default to minimize the chances of unauthorized account access.
Renowned IaaS Providers
Choose from AWS, GCE, DigitalOcean, Linode, and Vultr for deploying your applications on one of the best cloud providers in the world.
Global DataCenters
Choose from 55+ globally distributed data centers to host your website as close to your target audience as you wish.
Seamless Vertical Scaling
Scale and manage your server resources as the need arises through our Platform’s vertical scaling feature.
No Long-Term Contract
We do not force you into long term contracts nor ask you to pay for unused server capacity (no fixed charges).
Easy App Launch
Launch multiple PHP applications including Laravel, WordPress, Magento, Drupal on a single server.
Multiple PHP Versions
Switch to your favorite PHP version in a click. Our phpBB hosting supports major PHP versions including PHP 5.6 and PHP 7.
24/7/365 Tech Support
In case you run into a roadblock, our expert support engineers are available 24/7/365 to resolve your queries ASAP.
Active Community
Our active community members share their knowledge and skills to help all users become more proficient in using the Cloudways Platform.
Knowledge Base
Cloudways knowledge base offers solutions that users can deploy immediately without going through the support.
Support Add-on
Cloudways offers two support add-ons, Advanced and Premium for closer support and shorter resolution times.
Managed Migrations
Migrating your applications to Cloudways is super-easy. Just fill in the request and we’ll take it from there.
CloudwaysBot
CloudwaysBot is the smart assistant that notifies you of the issues and changes to your Cloudways managed server and deployed applications.
Git Integration
Deploy code from your Git repositories directly to the Cloudways hosted applications, thanks to the native support for Git.
SSH and SFTP Access
Securely access your server and upload files without worrying about the security of the process.
Application & Server Cloning
Speed up application and server cloning to try out new features and fixes without breaking the live site.
One Account Multiple Teams
Cloudways web hosting simplifies the process of managing distributed teams with custom server and application access to individual accounts.
Staging Area & URLs
Test your application’s web performance and functionalities in dedicated staging areas so that your live site remains undisturbed.
Add Team Members
Manage your internal teams effortlessly by adding team members and assigning project-specific access privileges.
Affordable phpBB Hosting Plans That Ensure Peace of Mind
Cloudways gives you the ease to choose your desired cloud hosting plan based on the project requirements.
Premium
Most Popular
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
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0.0639
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46
/mo
$ 0.0583 /hr
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- 4GB RAM
- 2 Core Processor
- 80GB Storage
- 4TB Bandwidth
$17 /mo
$
0.0153
/hr
$
11
/mo
$ 0.0139 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes DO Hosting Charges.
- 1GB RAM
- 1 Core Processor
- 25GB Storage
- 1TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.0333
/hr
$
24
/mo
$ 0.0306 /hr
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- 2GB RAM
- 1 Core Processor
- 50GB Storage
- 2TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.1222
/hr
$
88
/mo
$ 0.1111 /hr
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- 8GB RAM
- 4 Core Processor
- 160GB Storage
- 5TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.2069
/hr
$
149
/mo
$ 0.1111 /hr
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- 16GB RAM
- 6 Core Processor
- 320GB Storage
- 6TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.3333
/hr
$
240
/mo
$ 0.1111 /hr
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- 32GB RAM
- 8 Core Processor
- 640GB Storage
- 7TB Bandwidth
Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.
Offsite backups are charged separately. CloudWays holds the right to change pricing without prior notice.
Most Popular
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.0750
/hr
$
54
/mo
$ 0.0694 /hr
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- 4GB RAM
- 2 Core Processor
- 80GB Storage
- 4TB Bandwidth
$17 /mo
$
0.0194
/hr
$
14
/mo
$ 0.0176 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes DO Hosting Charges.
- 1GB RAM
- 1 Core Processor
- 25GB Storage
- 1TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.0389
/hr
$
28
/mo
$ 0.0361 /hr
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- 2GB RAM
- 1 Core Processor
- 50GB Storage
- 2TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.1375
/hr
$
99
/mo
$ 0.1333 /hr
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- 8GB RAM
- 4 Core Processor
- 160GB Storage
- 5TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.2361
/hr
$
170
/mo
$ 0.2222 /hr
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- 16GB RAM
- 8 Core Processor
- 320GB Storage
- 6TB Bandwidth
Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.
Offsite backups are charged separately. CloudWays holds the right to change pricing without prior notice.
Most Popular
Free Object Cache Pro
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$50 /mo
$
0.0819
/hr
$
59
/mo
$ 0.0583 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes Linode Hosting Charges.
- 4GB RAM
- 2 Core Processor
- 80GB Storage
- 4TB Bandwidth
$17 /mo
$
0.0194
/hr
$
14
/mo
$ 0.0167 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes Linode Hosting Charges.
- 1GB RAM
- 1 Core Processor
- 25GB Storage
- 1TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.0389
/hr
$
28
/mo
$ 0.0333 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes Linode Hosting Charges.
- 2GB RAM
- 1 Core Processor
- 50GB Storage
- 2TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.1458
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$
105
/mo
$ 0.1111 /hr
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- 8GB RAM
- 4 Core Processor
- 160GB Storage
- 5TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.2444
/hr
$
176
/mo
$ 0.1111 /hr
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- 16GB RAM
- 6 Core Processor
- 320GB Storage
- 8TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.3611
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$
260
/mo
$ 0.1111 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes Linode Hosting Charges.
- 32GB RAM
- 8 Core Processor
- 640GB Storage
- 16TB Bandwidth
Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.
Offsite backups are charged separately. CloudWays holds the right to change pricing without prior notice.
High Frequency
Standard
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Free Object Cache Pro
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$50 /mo
$
0.0750
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$
54
/mo
$ 0.0583 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes Vultr Hosting Charges.
- 4GB RAM
- 2 Core Processor
- 80GB Storage
- 3TB Bandwidth
$17 /mo
$
0.0194
/hr
$
14
/mo
$ 0.0167 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes Vultr Hosting Charges.
- 1GB RAM
- 1 Core Processor
- 25GB Storage
- 1TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.0389
/hr
$
28
/mo
$ 0.0333 /hr
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- 2GB RAM
- 1 Core Processor
- 55GB Storage
- 2TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.1375
/hr
$
99
/mo
$ 0.1111 /hr
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- 8GB RAM
- 4 Core Processor
- 160GB Storage
- 4TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.2083
/hr
$
150
/mo
$ 0.1111 /hr
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- 16GB RAM
- 6 Core Processor
- 320GB Storage
- 5TB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.3250
/hr
$
234
/mo
$ 0.1111 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes Vultr Hosting Charges.
- 32GB RAM
- 8 Core Processor
- 640GB Storage
- 6TB Bandwidth
Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.
Offsite backups are charged separately. CloudWays holds the right to change pricing without prior notice.
Most Popular
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$50 /mo
$
0.0833
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$
60
/mo
$ 0.0583 /hr
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- 4GB RAM
- 2 Core Processor
- 128GB Storage
- 3TB Bandwidth
Locations Available
$17 /mo
$
0.0222
/hr
$
16
/mo
$ 0.0167 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes Vultr Hosting Charges.
- 1GB RAM
- 1 Core Processor
- 32GB Storage
- 1TB Bandwidth
Locations Available
Free Object Cache Pro
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$17 /mo
$
0.0417
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$
30
/mo
$ 0.0333 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes Vultr Hosting Charges.
- 2GB RAM
- 1 Core Processor
- 64GB Storage
- 2TB Bandwidth
Locations Available
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.1639
/hr
$
118
/mo
$ 0.1111 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes Vultr Hosting Charges.
- 8GB RAM
- 3 Core Processor
- 256GB Storage
- 4TB Bandwidth
Locations Available
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.2403
/hr
$
173
/mo
$ 0.1111 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes Vultr Hosting Charges.
- 16GB RAM
- 4 Core Processor
- 384GB Storage
- 5TB Bandwidth
Locations Available
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.3750
/hr
$
270
/mo
$ 0.1111 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes Vultr Hosting Charges.
- 32GB RAM
- 8 Core Processor
- 512GB Storage
- 6TB Bandwidth
Locations Available
Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.
Offsite backups are charged separately. CloudWays holds the right to change pricing without prior notice.
Most Popular
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.1276
/hr
$
91.84
/mo
$ 0.1205 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes AWS Hosting Charges.
- 4GB RAM
- 2 vCPU
- 20GB Storage
- 2GB Bandwidth
- Unlimited APPs
- Free SSL Certificates
- 24/7 Customer Support
- CloudwaysBot Alerts
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.0536
/hr
$
38.56
/mo
$0.0507/hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes AWS Hosting Charges.
- 2GB RAM
- 2 vCPU
- 20GB Storage
- 2GB Bandwidth
- Unlimited APPs
- Free SSL Certificates
- 24/7 Customer Support
- CloudwaysBot Alerts
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.2545
/hr
$
183.22
/mo
$ 0.2448 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes AWS Hosting Charges.
- 8GB RAM
- 2 vCPU
- 20GB Storage
- 2GB Bandwidth
- Unlimited APPs
- Free SSL Certificates
- 24/7 Customer Support
- CloudwaysBot Alerts
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.3961
/hr
$
285.21
/mo
$ 0.3810 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes AWS Hosting Charges.
- 16GB RAM
- 4 vCPU
- 20GB Storage
- 2GB Bandwidth
- Unlimited APPs
- Free SSL Certificates
- 24/7 Customer Support
- CloudwaysBot Alerts
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.6191
/hr
$
445.76
/mo
$ 0.3810 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes AWS Hosting Charges.
- 32GB RAM
- 8 vCPU
- 20GB Storage
- 2GB Bandwidth
- Unlimited APPs
- Free SSL Certificates
- 24/7 Customer Support
- CloudwaysBot Alerts
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
1.0185
/hr
$
733.30
/mo
$ 0.3810 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes AWS Hosting Charges.
- 64GB RAM
- 16 vCPU
- 20GB Storage
- 2GB Bandwidth
- Unlimited APPs
- Free SSL Certificates
- 24/7 Customer Support
- CloudwaysBot Alerts
Notes:
- Free trial is not available for Amazon Web Services. You need to upgrade your account to launch and access AWS servers.
- With Amazon (AWS), Disk Sizes are configurable and Bandwidth is on pay as you go basis.
- Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.
Offsite backups are charged separately. CloudWays holds the right to change pricing without prior notice.
Most Popular
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.1168
/hr
$
84.12
/mo
$ 0.1023 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes GCE Hosting Charges.
- 3.75GB RAM
- 1 vCPU
- 20GB Storage
- 2GB Bandwidth
$17 /mo
$
0.0520
/hr
$
37.45
/mo
$ 0.0463 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes GCE Hosting Charges.
- 1.75GB RAM
- 1 vCPU
- 20GB Storage
- 2GB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.1243
/hr
$
152.14
/mo
$ 0.1926 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes GCE Hosting Charges.
- 7.5GB RAM
- 2 vCPU
- 20GB Storage
- 2GB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.2113
/hr
$
241.62
/mo
$ 0.341 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes GCE Hosting Charges.
- 15GB RAM
- 4 vCPU
- 20GB Storage
- 2GB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.2810
/hr
$
412.82
/mo
$ 0.5734 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes GCE Hosting Charges.
- 30GB RAM
- 8 vCPU
- 20GB Storage
- 2GB Bandwidth
Free Object Cache Pro
Save $95/mo
$17 /mo
$
0.3356
/hr
$
722.06
/mo
$ 1.0029 /hr
Excluding Taxes. Includes GCE Hosting Charges.
- 60GB RAM
- 16 vCPU
- 20GB Storage
- 2GB Bandwidth
Notes:
- Free trial is not available for Google Compute Engine. You need to upgrade your account to launch and access GCE servers.
- With Google (GCE), Disk Sizes are configurable and Bandwidth is on pay as you go basis.
- Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.
Offsite backups are charged separately. CloudWays holds the right to change pricing without prior notice.
All Plans Come With
- Cloudflare Add-on NEW
- 24/7/365 Support
- Free SSL
- Free Object Cache Pro (2GB & above)
- Free Migration
- Team Management
- Dedicated Firewalls
- 24/7 Real-time Monitoring
- Automated Backups
- Staging Environment
- Auto Healing
- Regular Security Patching
- HTTP/2 Enabled Servers
- SSH and SFTP Access
- Optimized With Advanced Caches
- Unlimited Application Installation
Deploying phpBB on Top Cloud Providers is Now Simple
Launch phpBB on the world’s top cloud providers in a few clicks and get a seamless managed hosting experience.
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Ability to have customer feedback as basis for improvement, literally using this for development, cleaner dashboard, security -dont use ftp instead push for sftp for example.
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Digital Agency
The ability to scale and clone sites ourselves and install SSL certificates gives us more control.
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SMB
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Digital Agency
We gave Cloudways a try and we saw our client sites have page load time decreased from an average of 5.4 seconds to just over 1 second.
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Blogger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I install phpBB?
You can install the latest version of phpBB on any of the five providers including DigitalOcean, Google Cloud, and AWS. Check out the complete guide on how to install phpBB on Cloud.
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