SMF Forums & Online Communities Hosting Services
Domain Names free with all Hosting accounts
Simple Machines Forum is a free but professional software script that allows you to set up your own online community quickly. Its powerful custom made template engine puts you in full control of the lay-out of your message board and with our unique SSI or Server Side Includes. SMF is the next generation of forum software.

SMF Features
•Comprehensive template system.
•Advanced permission and user management.
•Supports multiple languages at once.
•Open and well-documented source code.
•Tracking of new and old unread topics, not just from your last visit.
•Designed for optimal performance and scalability.
•Multi-media output. (XHTML, XML, RSS, WAP)
•Multi-language support from a large community.
•Package manager that automatically installs or uninstall mods (also known as hacks.)
•Search the entire forum, a category/board or within a topic.
•Search within your personal messages.
•And many more
Pro Personal
For portfolios & blogsRenews at $7.99/mo
- 25 GB SSD Storage
- Free Domain Names
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Secure Payment Options
- SiteJet AI Website Builder
- 360 Website Monitoring
- 45 Day Guarantee
- Encrypted Offsite Backups
- Malware Scan - Included
- WordPress - Included
- cPanel Softaculous - Included
- SSL Certificates - Included
- 5 Email Accounts
- 5 Parked Domains
- 5 Sub Domains
- 1 Website
Pro Business
Growing teams & shopsRenews at $10.99/mo
- 50 GB SSD Storage
- Free Domain Names
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Secure Payment Options
- SiteJet AI Website Builder
- 360 Website Monitoring
- 45 Day Guarantee
- Encrypted Offsite Backups
- Malware Scan - Included
- WordPress - Included
- cPanel Softaculous - Included
- SSL Certificates - Included
- 25 Email Accounts
- 25 Parked Domains
- 25 Sub Domains
- 5 Websites
Pro Ultimate
For Unlimited ScaleRenews at $15.99/mo
- Unlimited SSD Storage
- Free Domain Names
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Secure Payment Options
- SiteJet AI Website Builder
- 360 Website Monitoring
- 45 Day Guarantee
- Encrypted Offsite Backups
- Malware Scan - Included
- WordPress - Included
- cPanel Softaculous - Included
- SSL Certificates - Included
- Unlimited Email Accounts
- Unlimited Parked Domains
- Unlimited Sub Domains
- Unlimited Websites
SMF Community Forum Hosting Platform
Build vibrant communities with Simple Machines Forum (SMF), a free, open-source PHP forum software. Enjoy one-click setup via Softaculous and cPanel, supporting MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite. Features include a custom template engine, versatile user permissions, and SEO tools. Hosted on high-speed SSD servers with free SSL, CDN, NGINX, HTTP/2, and DDoS protection for top performance. Stay updated with new version notifications.
SMF Forums & Online Communities Hosting Services offer a dynamic platform for fostering digital communities, with Simple Machines Forum (SMF) at the forefront. SMF stands out as a professional-grade, yet freely available software script, empowering users to create vibrant online forums with ease. These Hosting Services provide the essential infrastructure for running SMF-powered communities, ensuring seamless operation and reliable performance. From hobbyist groups to niche interest forums, SMF and its hosting services facilitate meaningful interactions, knowledge sharing, and engagement within diverse online communities worldwide.
Setting up your SMF site through Softaculous and cPanel could not be easier. And you will receive a notification when a new SMF version is available.
Offering the latest technologies and enhanced performance with free CDN and NGINX, HTTP/2, PHP and Free SSL Secure certificates with Firewall Security and DDoS protection to help stop website vulnerabilities. Always on high speed SSD performance Servers.
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