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Q: How can I backup my website on phpBB hosting?

You can back up your website directly from the cPanel dashboard. Look for the 'Backup' or 'Backup Wizard' section. From there, you can choose to back up your entire site, specific files, databases, or email configurations. Rad Web Hosting also provides account backups on a regular basis in case of emergency.

Q: What is the cost for additional (burst) bandwidth?

Bandwidth overages-or 'burst' (bandwidth exceeding monthly allotment)-is billed at $0.025/GB.

Disk Space
Disk Space refers to the amount of hard drive storage space for all email, database, and files provided for each web hosting plan.
Data Transfer
Data Transfer refers to the amount of bandwidth used across public networks. Examples of data transfer include sending an email or serving a web page.
Domains
Domains refers to the maximum quantity of unique domain names allowed per hosting account.
Email Accounts
Email Accounts refers to the number of email accounts allowed for the web hosting plan. Email accounts are necessary for sending emails.
SFTP/FTP Accounts
SFTP/FTP Accounts refers to the number of SFTP/FTP accounts provided with each web hosting plan. An SFTP/FTP account is used for uploading and managing files on your website.
MySQL/MariaDB Databases
MySQL/MariaDB Databases refer to the quantity of databases a user can create with each web hosting plan.
Free Staging Sites
1-click Staging Sites refers to users having access to instantly clone their live environments to a staging environment. This is used to test updates and changes "offline" without disturing their production environment. Once the updates and changes are completed, the staging site can be deployed to push these changes to the production site.
Free cPanel
cPanel refers to the web hosting control panel that is included in all shared hosting and reseller hosting accounts at Rad Web Hosting.
Free Migration
Get free migration of your websites and files from your current server to Rad Web Hosting.
SSH Access
SSH Access is the command-line interface. You can update plugins, configure multisite installations and much more, without using a web browser.
Free SSL Certificates
We provide free SSL certificates. Hassle-free SSL automation with automatic installation, renewal, and replacement.
Free LiteSpeed
LiteSpeed Web Server helps streamline resource usage and maximizes server performance, security and compatibility.
Server Location
Our Servers are located in a secure Dallas, Texas data center inside of the former Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

$2.99/mo~~Was $9.99/mo~~

5 GB (SSD) Storage
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Disk Storage
10 GB Traffic
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Data Transfer
1 Domain
Domain

Domains Hosted
3 Email Accounts
Email Users

Email Accounts
1 SFTP/FTP Accounts
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SFTP/FTP Accounts
1 Database
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MySQL/MariaDB Databases
Staging Sites
Free Staging Sites

Free Staging Sites
cPanel
cPanel

cPanel
Free Migration
Free Migration

Free Migration
SSH Enabled
SSH Access

SSH Access
Free SSL
Free SSL Certificates

Free SSL Certificates
Free LiteSpeed
Free LiteSpeed

Free LiteSpeed
Dallas, Texas
Data Center Location

Dallas, Texas Data Center

$4.99/mo~~Was $19.99/mo~~

10 GB (SSD) Storage
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Disk Storage
40 GB Traffic
Bandwidth

Data Transfer
Up to 3 Domains
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20 Email Accounts
Email Users

Email Accounts
3 SFTP/FTP Accounts
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SFTP/FTP Accounts
3 Databases
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MySQL/MariaDB Databases
Staging Sites
Free Staging Sites

Free Staging Sites
cPanel
cPanel

cPanel
Free Migration
Free Migration

Free Migration
SSH Enabled
SSH Access

SSH Access
Free SSL
Free SSL Certificates

Free SSL Certificates
Free LiteSpeed
Free LiteSpeed

Free LiteSpeed
Dallas, Texas
Data Center Location

Dallas, Texas Data Center

$9.99/mo~~Was $29.99/mo~~

25 GB (SSD) Storage
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Disk Storage
150 GB Traffic
Bandwidth

Data Transfer
Up to 5 Domains
Domains

Domains Hosted
75 Email Accounts
Email Users

Email Accounts
10 SFTP/FTP Accounts
SFTP/FTP Users

SFTP/FTP Accounts
10 Databases
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MySQL/MariaDB Databases
Staging Sites
Free Staging Sites

Free Staging Sites
cPanel
cPanel

cPanel
Free Migration
Free Migration

Free Migration
SSH Enabled
SSH Access

SSH Access
Free SSL
Free SSL Certificates

Free SSL Certificates
Free LiteSpeed
Free LiteSpeed

Free LiteSpeed
Dallas, Texas
Data Center Location

Dallas, Texas Data Center

$14.99/mo~~Was $39.99/mo~~

60 GB (SSD) Storage
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Disk Storage
500 GB Traffic
Bandwidth

Data Transfer
Up to 10 Domains
Domains

Domains Hosted
Unlimited Email Accounts
Email Users

Email Accounts
Unlimited SFTP/FTP Accounts
SFTP/FTP Users

SFTP/FTP Accounts
Unlimited Databases
Databases

MySQL/MariaDB Databases
Staging Sites
Free Staging Sites

Free Staging Sites
cPanel
cPanel

cPanel
Free Migration
Free Migration

Free Migration
SSH Enabled
SSH Access

SSH Access
Free SSL
Free SSL Certificates

Free SSL Certificates
Free LiteSpeed
Free LiteSpeed

Free LiteSpeed
Dallas, Texas
Data Center Location

Dallas, Texas Data Center

SSD Storage

All Hosting Plans use latest, enterprise-grade 100% SSD storage to produce the fastest read and write and boost website speed.

Free Offsite Backups

Your site is backed up automatically to our offsite secure dedicated backup servers. Restore previous versions of your website with 1-click from your cPanel account. These backups are available to you in Daily, Weekly, and Monthly frequencies.

Enterprise-grade WAF

Our enterprise-grade WAF (web application firewall) takes 'website security' to the next level. Intuitive intrusion detection and intusion prevention measures protect your websites from unauthorized access.

Free SSL Certificates

Never pay for SSL certificates again. Get free SSL certificates to protect your website visitors and improve SEO. Your websites receive automated installation, renewal, and replacement SSL certificate with SHA-256 with RSA-2048 Encryption

LiteSpeed Server + LSCache

Our hosting nodes are equipped with LiteSpeed Enterprise Web Server for up to 300% faster processing and up to 25x faster website performance. All hosting plans also include free access to LSCache and Quic Cloud CDN!

Multiple PHP Versions

Run all of your websites and apps with multiple PHP versions configured per site! Currently supporting PHP 5.6-PHP 8.3, and everything in between!

Softaculous

Softaculous for easy install of the most popular applications.
cPanel Powered

cPanel is the industry leading web hosting control panel.
Migration Service

Enjoy Free Migration of your websites and files from your current server.
MariaDB 10x + PHP 7/8

Our cPanel servers are fully updated with MariaDB 10 and PHP 7 and PHP 8.
Website Builder

Our Drag & Drop Cloud Site Builder makes creating your own website a fast and enjoyable process!
24/7 Support

If you have any problem or question you can get support anytime, day or night with unmanaged support services.

FAQ | phpBB Hosting

What is phpBB?

phpBB (PHP Bulletin Board) is an open-source forum software that is widely used for creating and managing online discussion boards. Written in PHP, it is one of the most popular and oldest forum solutions available, having been first released in 2000. phpBB is known for its extensive customization options, robust user community, and a wide range of features that make it suitable for small to large communities.

Does phpBB Hosting include migration service?

Yes, phpBB Hosting includes white-glove, hands-free migration for your existing phpBB forum to your new server.

How long does the setup and delivery take after I order?

phpBB Hosting accounts are setup instantly. Our average provisioning time is just 2-5 minutes from confirmed invoice payment to accessible server. Once your account is fully-provisioned, your server details and account credentials will be provided through our secure Client Portal.

Can I host multiple websites on an phpBB Hosting account?

Yes, depending on your hosting plan, you can host multiple websites on a single phpBB Hosting account using the "Addon Domains" feature in cPanel. This allows you to manage multiple websites from one cPanel dashboard, though they will share the same server resources.

What should I do if my website exceeds the resource limits of my phpBB Hosting plan?

If your website exceeds the resource limits of your phpBB Hosting plan, you may experience slow loading times or downtime. Consider upgrading to a higher plan with more resources, optimizing your website for better performance, or moving to a VPS or dedicated server for additional resources and control.

How do I secure my website on phpBB hosting?

To secure your website, regularly update all software and scripts, use strong passwords, and install security plugins or applications. cPanel also offers security features like IP address denials, password-protected directories, SSL/TLS manager for installing SSL certificates, and the HotLink protection tool. Additionally, all Rad Web Hosting shared hosting accounts are protected by a web application firewall (WAF) for added security.

How can I backup my website on phpBB hosting?

You can back up your phpBB website directly from the cPanel dashboard. Look for the "Backup" or "Backup Wizard" section. From there, you can choose to back up your entire site, specific files, databases, or email configurations. Rad Web Hosting also provides account backups on a regular basis in case of emergency.

What is the cost for additional (burst) bandwidth?

Bandwidth overages-or "burst" (bandwidth exceeding monthly allotment)-is billed at $0.025/GB.

Can I get a dedicated IP address for my phpBB hosting account?

Yes, you can get a dedicated IP address for phpBB hosting accounts for an additional fee. You'll have the opportunity to choose whether your account should have a dedicated IP assignment on the order form.

Do phpBB Hosting accounts support IPv6?

Yes, phpBB Hosting supports IPv6. Rad Web Hosting supports IPv6 enablement. All websites will have access to IPv6.

Do you provide 24/7 support for phpBB Hosting?

Yes, we absolutely provide 24/7 in-house support. Open a support ticket anytime to get fast and helpful support.

What payment methods are accepted for phpBB Hosting?

We accept Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express), PayPal, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Dai (DAI), Tether (USDT), Shiba Inu (SHIB), ApeCoin (APE), US Dollar Coin (USDC), Monero (XMR), Dash (DASH), Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), Tron (TRX), Tokamak Network (TON), VERSE (VERSE) and Stripe for Credit/Debit Cards and ACH payments. Please contact us to discuss additional payment options if we do not currently offer a suitable option for your needs.

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