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Choose the Right Bolt CMS Hosting Plan

Bolt 6 needs a plan that supports PHP 8.2 or newer, Composer-managed dependencies, required PHP extensions, a compatible database, command-line deployment tasks, and a web root pointed to the project's public/ directory. Consider media storage, traffic, backups, email, staging needs, and the number of Bolt projects you will manage when comparing plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bolt CMS still maintained?

Yes. The official Bolt repository says that new maintainers are continuing development and that only the latest Bolt 6.x minor release is officially supported. Bolt is not archived or discontinued. However, older Bolt branches should not be treated as supported production software. Check the official repository and release information before each installation or upgrade because the supported minor release can change.

What happened to Bolt 3, 4, and 5?

Those are older major generations and are no longer the project's officially supported line. Bolt 3 used a substantially different Silex-era architecture, while later generations moved to a modern Symfony application. Moving an old project to Bolt 6 can involve content migration, template redevelopment, extension replacement, configuration changes, and new server requirements. Assess the existing version before estimating the work.

What PHP version does Bolt 6 require?

The official Bolt 6.1 core package requires PHP 8.2 or newer. It also declares JSON, mbstring, and PDO as required PHP extensions and depends on Composer 2. The selected database driver and project extensions may add further platform requirements. Check the exact release's Composer files on the destination server instead of relying on requirements written for Bolt 3, 4, or 5.

Does Bolt require a database?

Yes. Bolt uses Doctrine to store and retrieve structured content. Project documentation supports SQLite for a simple default setup and can be configured for MySQL or MariaDB. Production database selection should consider traffic, backup procedures, operational experience, and the exact Bolt release. Unlike a flat-file CMS, copying only the website files does not create a complete Bolt backup or migration.

Can Bolt be installed with one click?

Yes, RSH Web Services offers Bolt through Softaculous in cPanel, but the published installer currently lists Bolt 3.7.1. The official project supports the latest Bolt 6.x minor release, so do not use the Bolt 3 installer for a new production website. A current Bolt 6 project requires the project's Composer-based installation and appropriate server configuration.

Can Bolt power a headless website?

Yes. Bolt includes RESTful and GraphQL APIs and can be used as a headless or decoupled content platform. A separate front end can request structured content while editors continue using Bolt's administration area. Plan API authentication, permissions, caching, previews, media URLs, cross-origin access, deployment order, and failure handling before launch because headless architecture adds responsibilities beyond an ordinary server-rendered site.

Is Bolt suitable for nontechnical site owners?

Editors can use Bolt's responsive administration area without writing code, but initial project development and deployment are aimed at technically experienced users. Defining content types, building Twig templates, managing Composer packages, configuring databases, and maintaining Symfony code normally require a developer. Bolt is a strong fit when a developer creates a tailored editing experience, not when the owner expects a fully visual do-it-yourself builder.

How should a Bolt website be backed up?

Back up the database and project files together, including uploads, templates, YAML configuration, Composer files, custom extensions, and deployment resources. Protect environment secrets and database credentials from public archives. Create a backup before updates or migrations, retain multiple dated copies outside the hosting account, and test restoration in a safe environment so you know the application, media, and content can be recovered together.

What should be tested after a Bolt migration?

Test public pages, the editor login, content editing, file uploads, images, forms, email, search, redirects, APIs, multilingual fields, custom extensions, scheduled jobs, and caching. Confirm that only the public/ directory is web-accessible and that production secrets remain protected. Review server logs, crawl important URLs, and keep the original site available until the destination passes functional and content checks.

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