Leafpub Hosting for Independent Publishers
Host a Leafpub publication on your own domain with cPanel access and a plan sized for its content, traffic and backup needs. Leafpub was an open-source blogging platform centered on inline WYSIWYG editing. It provided posts, pages, tags, responsive administration and administrator, editor and author roles. The editing interface previewed content close to its published appearance, while Handlebars templates controlled themes. Those features describe the legacy product, not a currently maintained publishing platform.
Leafpub Status, Overview and Features
Leafpub is discontinued and unsuitable for a new production site
Softaculous still catalogs Leafpub 1.1.9, but the original project is discontinued and no current supported release or active official maintenance channel is available. Its old dependencies and unpatched code make it unsuitable for a new public production website. Existing installations should be isolated, backed up and evaluated for migration.
What is Leafpub?
Leafpub was an open-source blogging platform centered on inline WYSIWYG editing. It provided posts, pages, tags, responsive administration and administrator, editor and author roles. The editing interface previewed content close to its published appearance, while Handlebars templates controlled themes. Those features describe the legacy product, not a currently maintained publishing platform.
Who is Leafpub for?
Leafpub should now be considered only for maintaining or recovering an existing installation long enough to migrate its content. It is not a responsible choice for a new production website. Owners who value inline editing and simple author roles should select an actively maintained platform with a supported import path and current security releases.
Key Leafpub features
Inline editing
Edit legacy posts in a view resembling the published result.
Posts and pages
Manage chronological entries and standalone website content.
User roles
Separate administrator, editor and author privileges.
Tags
Group posts and provide metadata for topic archives.
Responsive interface
Use the legacy administration interface across device sizes.
Author profiles
Store profile details such as biographies and avatars.
Handlebars themes
Render the legacy site through template-based themes.
Post previews
Review selected content from the administration area.
Choose the Leafpub Hosting Plan That's Right for You
Select a plan for expected traffic, media storage, email and backup retention. A small publication can start modestly, while multiple authors, larger uploads or several sites benefit from more resources. You can upgrade hosting as the publication grows.
Our hosting plans are designed to grow with your website, offering straightforward pricing, reliable performance, and easy upgrades. Compare the plans below to find the best fit for your business, blog, or online store.
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
What You Can Build With Leafpub
Leafpub can support legacy personal blogs, archived company publications and existing editorial sites that need temporary compatible hosting while a migration is prepared. Choose the platform for its actual publishing model and supported features, then plan navigation and content around reader tasks rather than adding functionality that the site will not maintain.
Installing Leafpub
Install through cPanel first
RSH Web Services offers Leafpub installation through Softaculous in cPanel. Choose the domain and directory, use a unique administrator login, review the cataloged version and complete the guided setup. RSH Web Services can help with installation questions.
Manual installation
Manual installation is not recommended for a new site. To recover an existing Leafpub site, use its original matching package only in an isolated environment, create a dedicated database and follow the bundled instructions. Do not expose the installation publicly until its code, permissions, dependencies and migration purpose have been reviewed.
Migrating or Upgrading Leafpub
Migration
Use cPanel to archive Leafpub files and export its database, or use Softaculous backup, restore or clone tools when the installation is recognized. Restore to a protected staging location first. Export or transform posts, pages, tags, authors and media for the chosen destination. Softaculous can copy Leafpub; it cannot convert it into another CMS.
Upgrades
Check Softaculous for any actions tied to the recognized installation and create a complete backup first, but do not describe Leafpub 1.1.9 as current or secure. No supported modern upgrade line is available. Focus on preserving the existing site, validating exported content and moving to a maintained platform rather than extending the legacy deployment.
Leafpub Hosting Requirements and Licensing
Leafpub 1.1.9 is a legacy PHP and MySQL application. Its historical requirements do not establish compatibility with current supported PHP or database releases. Use an isolated staging copy to identify the exact runtime required by the existing installation, and do not weaken a production server globally to accommodate it.
Leafpub was released as open-source software. Verify the license file included with the exact 1.1.9 package and separately review licenses for themes and third-party components; the original project no longer provides an active licensing or maintenance channel.
Security and Backups
Security practices
Leafpub is discontinued and should be treated as unsupported software. Restrict public and administrator access, remove unused accounts, preserve least-privilege file and database permissions, monitor logs and keep the site isolated during recovery. Hosting-level defenses cannot replace missing application security updates. Plan migration instead of making unsupported security guarantees.
Backup planning
Create matching backups of the complete Leafpub file tree and MySQL database. Include uploads, theme files and configuration, then store copies outside the live account. cPanel can export the database and archive files; Softaculous can back up a recognized installation. Test restoration in an isolated environment before attempting migration or runtime changes.
Leafpub Resources and Hosting Tools
Hosting account tools
» Softaculous Demo
See specifications, reviews and demonstrations for applications in the Softaculous catalog.
» cPanel Demo
Explore common website, file, database and email controls in cPanel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leafpub suitable for a new website?
No. Leafpub is discontinued, and the Softaculous cataloged version is 1.1.9. It should not be selected for a new public production website because it lacks current security maintenance and modern runtime assurance. The page remains useful for owners of existing installations who need hosting context, backups and a careful migration plan.
Can RSH Web Services install Leafpub for me?
Yes. RSH Web Services offers Leafpub installation through Softaculous in cPanel, and can help with installation questions. Softaculous provides a guided setup for the cataloged package. Manual installation is also possible when you need more control, but the package version, PHP compatibility and required permissions should be checked first.
What hosting does Leafpub require?
Leafpub 1.1.9 is a legacy PHP and MySQL application. Its historical requirements do not establish compatibility with current supported PHP or database releases. Use an isolated staging copy to identify the exact runtime required by the existing installation, and do not weaken a production server globally to accommodate it. Allow additional storage for uploads, logs and several backup generations rather than sizing the account only for the initial application files.
Does Leafpub need a database?
Yes. Leafpub uses a database for site content and settings. Create the database and a dedicated database user in cPanel, grant only the required privileges and keep the credentials private. Database content must be backed up together with application files so that posts, users, settings and uploaded media remain synchronized during recovery.
Can I migrate an existing Leafpub site?
Yes. Start with a complete, tested backup and copy the site through cPanel or the applicable Softaculous backup, restore or clone option when the installation is recognized. Verify the destination PHP version, URLs, permissions and content before changing DNS. A move from a different CMS needs a separate import or content-conversion plan.
How should Leafpub updates be handled?
Review the applicable Softaculous upgrade option first, but create a restorable backup before accepting an update. Read the project's release notes, confirm runtime requirements and check every theme or extension. Test significant upgrades on a staging copy. If updating manually, follow the official sequence for the installed version and preserve configuration and user content.
How do I secure a Leafpub blog?
Use unique administrator passwords, least-privilege accounts, HTTPS and a supported PHP version. Keep the application and compatible add-ons updated, remove unused code, restrict file permissions and review logs and comments. Server protections complement application maintenance; they do not make unsupported software safe. Test changes and retain a known-good backup before updating production.
What should a Leafpub backup contain?
A useful backup must include all application files, configuration, uploaded media and the database when the platform uses one. Keep multiple dated copies, with at least one stored outside the live hosting account. Record the PHP version and any scheduled tasks as well. Periodic test restores are the only reliable way to confirm the backup is complete.
Can Leafpub support search visibility?
Leafpub can provide publishable pages, titles, readable content organization and other foundations that search engines can crawl, but software alone does not guarantee rankings. Use descriptive headings, original answers, accessible navigation, useful internal links, concise metadata and stable URLs. Monitor indexing and performance, and avoid duplicate or thin posts written only for keywords.
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