Fast, Reliable ImpressCMS Hosting, Built for Communities
ImpressCMS is a free, open-source content management system built on PHP and MySQL. It's one of the best choices for building community sites, multilingual portals, intranets, and modular web applications. We make it easy to get your ImpressCMS site online with one-click installation, enterprise-grade NVMe storage, and our PapaSquad experts standing by 24/7 to help you every step of the way.
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What Is ImpressCMS?
ImpressCMS (Impress Content Management System) is a community-built, open-source CMS first released in 2008 as a fork of the XOOPS platform. It's written in PHP and uses MySQL or MariaDB to store your site's data. The project released ImpressCMS 2.0 as its most significant update to date, adding full PHP 8.x support and a modernised codebase.
ImpressCMS is a great fit if you need:
- A multilingual website with built-in support for Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, and more.
- A community or membership site with group-based permissions and user management built into the core.
- A modular platform where you add features like forums, news feeds, photo albums, and eCommerce by installing modules.
- An intranet or private portal for teams, schools, or organizations of any size.
- A lightweight alternative to WordPress with a focus on structured content and security.
If you're building a site for a global audience or a close-knit community, ImpressCMS gives you tools that many other platforms don't offer out of the box.
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What You Need to Run ImpressCMS
Getting started with ImpressCMS doesn’t take much. You’ll need PHP 7.4 or higher, a database like MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.2+, and a web server such as Apache 2.2 or newer. The platform itself is lightweight, so you can install it with just 50 MB of disk space and 32 MB of memory. If you're just testing things out or building a simple site, this setup will do the job.
If you’re planning to grow your site, you’ll want a bit more power behind it. We recommend PHP 8.3 or 8.4, MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.6+, and Apache 2.4 with mod_rewrite enabled. You’ll also want at least 200 MB of disk space and 128 MB+ of memory once you start adding pages, images, and modules. Stick with ImpressCMS 2.0.2, the latest version, so your site stays secure and runs smoothly.
With HostPapa, you don’t have to set any of this up yourself. Our Web Hosting plans already include PHP 8.x, MySQL 8.0, Apache with mod_rewrite, and fast NVMe storage. That means you can install ImpressCMS right away and focus on building your site, not configuring your server.
Need Help?
Having trouble installing ImpressCMS? Get 24/7 support from the PapaSquad by phone, live chat, and email.
Get Started In 4 Easy Steps
1-Click ImpressCMS Installation
Installing ImpressCMS on your HostPapa account is quick and beginner‑friendly. There’s no need to download files, create databases, or use FTP. The Softaculous app installer does the technical work for you in just a few clicks.
Open cPanel
Log in to your dashboard, then open cPanel for your account.
Find ImpressCMS
Search for ImpressCMS in the Softaculous app installer.
Click Install
Hit the "install" button to start the ImpressCMS installation process.
Follow the Prompts
Follow the instructions to finish your ImpressCMS installation.
Powerful ImpressCMS Hosting
If for any reason you’re not satisfied with our services, you can cancel at any time in the first 30 days of signup to receive a full refund for the service.
Domain fees are non-refundable.
REAL PEOPLE, REAL HELP, REAL DIFFERENCE
Why Choose HostPapa for ImpressCMS Hosting?
ImpressCMS works well for a wide range of websites and communities. Here are the most common use cases and the plan that fits each one:
Speed Your Visitors Notice
NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is the fastest commercial storage technology available for web hosting. With faster read/write speeds than traditional SSDs, your ImpressCMS loads noticeably faster.
Support That Picks Up the Phone
The PapaSquad is our team of (real) trained hosting experts available 24/7 by phone, live chat, and email. We're not a chatbot. We're not a ticket queue.
Free White-Glove Website Migration
Already hosting your ImpressCMS site somewhere else? We'll move it for you at no extra cost. Our migration specialists handle every file, database table, and configuration setting. No lost data. No missing files.
We migrate your website & domain for Free.
(Yes, you read that right.)
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Compare Our Web Hosting Plans
Want to dive into the numbers? At HostPapa, we're proud of our powerful, secure, and reliable Web Hosting servers.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Number of supported websites
Email addresses
Inbox storage
Website staging
Softaculous script installer
CMS scripts 1-click setup (WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal etc.)
Free domain registration or transfer1
1
25GB
2
1GB
5
100GB
10
1GB
Unlimited
200GB
40
2GB
Unlimited
Unmetered
Unlimited
2GB
Number of pages
No-code, easy wizard-driven setup
Site backups
Multilingual sites
Build from any device
Responsive, mobile-ready sites
SEO optimization tools
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
Email addresses
Email forwarding accounts
Email autoresponders
IMAP/IMAP-SSL connections
POP3/POP3-SSL connections
SMTP/SMTP-SSL connections
Email aliases
Email virus scanning
SpamAssassin spam protection
Outgoing filtering
Webmail
Business-grade email available
Individual mailbox storage
Overall mailbox storage
Email sends per hour
Email attachment size
2
2
Unlimited
25
1GB
2GB
200
20MB
10
10
Unlimited
25
1GB
5GB
200
20MB
40
40
Unlimited
25
2GB
10GB
300
20MB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
25
2GB
20GB
600
20MB
Daily malware scan
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Protected pages
Manual vulnerability scan
Secure website trust seal
Automated malware detection
Real-time notifications and alerts
Malware removal assistance
Website performance acceleration
Improved page load speed
Dynamic website acceleration
Asset preloading
Anycast DNS
Speed 10/40/100GBPS
Layer 7 DDoS protection
Layer 3, 4, 5, 6 DDoS protection
Instant purge
One-time
One-time
One-time
Server firewall, monitoring, and intrusion detection
DDoS attack prevention and responses
Multi-factor biometric access data centre
Redundant network carriers
Network monitoring
Brute force detection
CloudLinux O/S protection
Imunify360
ModSecurity
Standard SSL
Domain privacy protection
Premium SSL
Automated website backup
5GB
5GB
10GB
Server resources
Entry points
CPU cores
MySQL usage
PHP 5.6, 7.0, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.0, 8.1 (choose your version)
Memory
I/O Usage
Inodes
Minimum cron job interval
Database size
Table size
Hosted domains
Subdomains
Unlimited add-on domains
Unlimited parked domains
Server resources
- Entry points: 10
- CPU cores: 1 core
- MySQL usage: 1 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 150,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 500MB
- Table size: 250MB
10
1 Core
1 Core MySQL
1,024MB
2,048 KB/s
150,000
30 Minutes
500MB
250MB
1
20
Server resources
- Entry points: 20
- CPU cores: 2 core
- MySQL usage: 2 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 300,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 1000MB
- Table size: 500MB
20
2 Core
2 Core MySQL
1,024MB
3,072 KB/s
300,000
30 Minutes
1GB
500MB
5
100
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
40
4 Core
4 Core MySQL
1,024MB
4,096 KB/s
450,000
20 Minutes
2GB
1GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
80
8 Core
8 Core MySQL
2,048MB
8,192 KB/s
600,000
10 Minutes
4GB
2GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Frequently Asked Questions
All your questions in one place! Whether it’s helping you choose a domain name, walking you through our website builder, or configuring your cloud email system for your business, we’re here to help!
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Is ImpressCMS free to use?
Yes. ImpressCMS is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL 2.0), so you can download, install, and use it at no cost. You’ll just need a Web Hosting plan to run it, and we’ve got that covered.
What PHP & MySQL versions does ImpressCMS require?
ImpressCMS 2.0.x requires PHP 7.4 or higher and MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.2+. For the best performance, we recommend PHP 8.3 or 8.4 and MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.6+. All HostPapa Web Hosting plans support PHP 8.x and MySQL 8.0, so you’re ready to go from the start.
Does HostPapa support one-click ImpressCMS installation?
Yes. We include the Softaculous Auto-Installer with all Web Hosting plans. You can install ImpressCMS in under two minutes directly from your cPanel dashboard, no manual setup needed.
Can I migrate my existing ImpressCMS site to HostPapa?
Yes. We offer a free white-glove migration service for all new customers. Our team moves your files, databases, and settings, then tests everything before your site goes live on our servers. Just request a migration when you sign up.
What ImpressCMS modules are supported?
ImpressCMS uses a modular system, so you can add features like forums, photo galleries, eCommerce, and more. Our hosting environment supports all standard modules compatible with ImpressCMS 2.0.x. If you’re unsure about a specific module, our PapaSquad team can help.
Is ImpressCMS good for multilingual websites?
Yes, and this is where it stands out. ImpressCMS includes built-in multilingual support for both your site and admin area, with full multi-byte language support. You don’t need plugins or extra tools. It’s all included.
What’s the difference between ImpressCMS & WordPress?
ImpressCMS is built for community and multilingual sites, with advanced group permissions included in the core. It also includes native multilingual support, so you can run sites in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and more without installing plugins. WordPress is a better fit for blogs, business sites, and online stores, with a much larger plugin ecosystem and a wider pool of developers. Both run on PHP and MySQL, and we support both.
Does HostPapa back ImpressCMS hosting with a guarantee?
Yes. Every Web Hosting plan includes a 30-day money-back guarantee1 and a 99.9% uptime guarantee. If you’re not satisfied in the first 30 days, we’ll refund your hosting fee.
What if I need help setting up ImpressCMS?
Our PapaSquad support team is available 24/7 by phone, chat, and email. If you need help installing ImpressCMS, setting up a module, or checking compatibility, we’re here with real support from real people.
