Get Your MyBB Site Online in Minutes
Build your forum with MyBB hosting that's fast, secure, and easy to manage. We make it simple to launch your MyBB site with 1-click setup, NVMe storage, free SSL, 24/7 support, and plans that can grow with your community.
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What Is MyBB?
MyBB is a free, open-source forum platform that helps you build online communities, customer forums, discussion boards, support hubs, and member spaces. It gives you the tools to create categories, manage users, moderate conversations, install plugins, and customize the look of your forum.
If you want forum software that's flexible and easy to manage, MyBB is a smart choice. It works well for small business communities, hobby forums, internal groups, and growing brands that want a direct way to connect with customers.
Get Your MyBB Site Online in Minutes
Why Choose HostPapa for MyBB Hosting?
We don't just give you server space and send you on your way. We give you the tools, support, and hosting features you need to launch your MyBB forum with confidence.
With HostPapa MyBB hosting, you get:
- 1-click MyBB installation through Softaculous.
- NVMe storage for faster site and database response times.
- PHP and MySQL support for MyBB compatibility.
- A Free SSL certificate to protect logins and member data.
- 24/7 support from our PapaSquad team.
- A 99.9% uptime guarantee.
- Daily backup options on higher-tier plans.
- CDN and extra security features on higher-tier plans.
- Free migration in most cases if you're moving an existing site.
Questions? We're Here for You!
At HostPapa, we're dedicated to making sure you have the tools and knowledge you need to make the most of your MyBB site. We have an extensive knowledge base, video tutorials, live chat, and a dedicated 24/7 multilingual support team standing by with expert guidance. With free setup and transfers and a 30-day money-back guarantee1, it's clear that HostPapa is the first choice for the best MyBB hosting.
Powerful MyBB 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.
Need Help?
Having trouble installing MyBB? Get 24/7 support from the PapaSquad by phone, live chat, and email.
Get Started In 4 Easy Steps
1-Click MyBB Installation
Installing MyBB 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 MyBB
Search for MyBB in the Softaculous app installer.
Click Install
Hit the "install" button to start the MyBB installation process.
Follow the Prompts
Follow the instructions to finish your MyBB installation.
Our MyBB Hosting Plans Include
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Dedicated Server Resources
Advanced Security Features
Reliable NVMe Storage
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
99.9% Uptime Guarantee
24/7 Support
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Keep your website safe with Imunify360. This all-in-one security suite provides enterprise-grade protection, working silently in the background to protect every site on your account. Comes with automated malware detection and removal, intrusion prevention, a powerful Web Application Firewall (WAF), and proactive defense against emerging threats.Protection Power
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Protection Power safeguards your website with advanced threat detection and DDoS protection. It also boosts performance with a built-in global CDN and Anycast DNS. Your content is now delivered faster to visitors worldwide, while layered security features, including malware scans and real-time alerts, keep your site safe and trusted.
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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 MyBB free?
Yes. MyBB is free and open-source forum software, which means you can install and use it without paying a software license fee. You'll still need web hosting and a domain to put your forum online.
Can I install MyBB with one click?
Yes. We offer 1-click installation through Softaculous, so you can install MyBB from your hosting control panel in just a few steps.
Does HostPapa support MyBB requirements?
Yes. Our hosting includes PHP and MySQL support, which are core technologies MyBB uses to run. The page also shows selectable PHP versions across hosting plans.
Which plan should I choose for a MyBB forum?
If you're launching a small forum, Essentials may be enough. If you expect more traffic, more members, or need backups and stronger protection, Growth, Premium, or Elite will be a better fit.
Can you migrate my existing forum?
In most cases, yes. We offer Free migration for websites and domains, and our team can help move your existing forum to HostPapa.
Do I get SSL with MyBB hosting?
Yes. Every plan includes a Free SSL certificate, which helps protect logins and any data passed between your site and your visitors.
Can my hosting grow with my community?
Yes. You can start with a smaller plan and move to a plan with more storage, more server resources, more backup capacity, and more security features as your forum grows.
Do you offer support if I need help?
Yes. Our PapaSquad team is available 24/7 by chat, phone, and email, so help is there when you need it.
