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Optimized SMF Hosting for Engaging Communities
Create and manage your discussion forum seamlessly with SMF hosting, designed for stability, speed, and flexibility. Effortlessly customize and control your forum with intuitive tools built for administrators.
Choose the Best SMF Hosting Plan for Your Needs
Not sure which plan to choose? Consult with our team and we will find the best option for you.
FYI: Save up to $280 by choosing the 36-month plan
Not sure which plan to choose? Consult with our team and we will find the best option for you.
By choosing this billing term you will save up to $280!
Bronze
Get everything you need to easily manage and grow your website.
Get everything you need to easily manage and grow your website.
Get everything you need to easily manage and grow your website.
Get everything you need to easily manage and grow your website.
Get everything you need to easily manage and grow your website.
$0.59 /mo /mo $2.99 /mo $2.60 /mo $2.70 /mo
Renews at $5.90/mo1 Website
Unlimited Bandwidth
30 GB NVMe SSD Disk Space
1-click WordPress Installation
* Free Domain Registration/Transfer Our free domain is not included on a monthly billing cycle and applies to many common TLDs, including .com / .net / .org / .uk / .in , but excludes premium extensions. Contact us if you have a specific domain in mind.
Free SSL Certificates
Free Migrations
Free Daily Backups ($21.06 value)
LiteSpeed Webserver
cPanel Control Panel
45 Day Money Back Guarantee
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Silver
Level up to superior performance and expanded functionality.
Level up to superior performance and expanded functionality.
Level up to superior performance and expanded functionality.
Level up to superior performance and expanded functionality.
Level up to superior performance and expanded functionality.
$0.99 /mo /mo $4.99 /mo $4.40 /mo $4.50 /mo
Renews at $9.90/mo100 Websites
Unlimited Bandwidth
50GB NVMe SSD disk space
1-click WordPress Installation
* Free Domain Registration/Transfer Our free domain is not included on a monthly billing cycle and applies to many common TLDs, including .com / .net / .org / .uk / .in , but excludes premium extensions. Contact us if you have a specific domain in mind.
Free SSL Certificates
Free Migrations
Free Daily Backups ($21.06 value)
LiteSpeed Webserver
cPanel Control Panel
45 Day Money Back Guarantee
More Features
Gold
Discover the highest level of performance optimization and resources.
Discover the highest level of performance optimization and resources.
Discover the highest level of performance optimization and resources.
Discover the highest level of performance optimization and resources.
Discover the highest level of performance optimization and resources.
$1.49 /mo /mo $8.99 /mo $7.50 /mo $7.50 /mo
Renews at $14.90/moUnlimited Websites
Unlimited Bandwidth
100GB NVMe SSD disk space
1-click WordPress Installation
* Free Domain Registration/Transfer Our free domain is not included on a monthly billing cycle and applies to many common TLDs, including .com / .net / .org / .uk / .in , but excludes premium extensions. Contact us if you have a specific domain in mind.
Free SSL Certificates
Free Migrations
Free Daily Backups ($21.06 value)
LiteSpeed Webserver
cPanel Control Panel
45 Day Money Back Guarantee
More Features
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Scalable SMF Hosting for High-Traffic Forums
SMF hosting is built for active forums, ensuring fast performance and stability under heavy traffic. With advanced caching, efficient database management, and adaptive resource scaling, your forum stays smooth and responsive.
From niche discussions to large communities, SMF hosting delivers reliable speed and seamless user interactions.
24/7 SMF Forum Support
Managing a forum comes with challenges, but expert help is always available. Our SMF hosting support team assists with installation, database tuning, theme customization, and issue resolution, ensuring smooth and reliable forum performance.
SMF Forum Security
Ensure the safety of your forum with robust security features that protect against potential threats and secure user information.
DDoS Protection
Safeguards your forum from cyber attacks, disruptions, and unauthorized accessEncrypted Data Transfers
Secures communication through SSL/TLS encryption for safe data exchanges.Want to Upgrade to Our Cloud Servers?
Not sure whether you should use a virtual private server? Contact us. We will evaluate your project and offer you the most suitable solution.
We will carefully analyze your website and let you know if it’s better to upgrade to one of our dedicated servers to gain more space and bandwidth.
Our reliable virtual private servers enable you to enjoy more freedom and flexibility. Moreover, these servers provide easy scalability and extra security.
What You Get With SMF Hosting
Enjoy top-tier SMF hosting with exceptional speed, security, and effortless forum management. Our specialized servers provide reliability and smooth performance as your community expands.
Fast SMF Hosting Boost page speed with SMF caching, optimized queries, and resource management for a smooth user experience.
Enhanced Security Protect SMF hosting with SSL, firewalls, anti-spam tools, and security updates to safeguard user data effectively.
Efficient Management Easily manage SMF forums using cPanel, automated backups, admin tools, and monitoring for seamless operation.
Why Host Your SMF Forum with Verpex?
Free Domain Setup
Register and connect your forum’s domain without extra costs, making setup quick and hassle-free.
SMF Management
Install and manage SMF easily with a one-click installer and an intuitive control panel for admins.
Free SSL Certificates
Encrypt all forum traffic with SSL to protect user logins, messages, and private data from cyber threats.
Global Infrastructure
Host your forum on fast servers worldwide, ensuring reduced latency and improved page load speeds.
Automated Backups
Protect your forum with daily automated backups and quick restoration options to prevent data loss.
24/7 Support
Get assistance anytime for SMF installation, database optimization, and troubleshooting issues.
Free Migration
Move your existing SMF forum to Verpex with zero downtime and expert migration support at no cost.
45-Day Guarantee
Try Verpex SMF hosting risk-free and experience optimized performance with a full refund if unsatisfied.
The Small Print
*Our free domain is not included on a monthly billing cycle and applies to many common TLDs, including .com / .net / .org / .uk / .in , but excludes premium extensions. Contact us if you have a specific domain in mind.
*All license add-on purchases are final and non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which control panel is best for SMF hosting?
cPanel is the most user-friendly control panel for SMF hosting, offering one-click installations via Softaculous. Plesk is another good option, especially for Windows-based hosting, as it supports multiple PHP versions. DirectAdmin is a lightweight alternative that also supports SMF.
How do I install SMF on my hosting account?
You can install SMF via Softaculous in cPanel with a one-click setup. Alternatively, manually upload the SMF files via FTP, configure database settings, and complete the web-based installation.
How can I integrate SMF with WordPress or Joomla?
Use bridge plugins like JFusion (for Joomla) or WP-SMF to integrate SMF with WordPress. These tools sync user accounts and allow seamless login between platforms.
Does SMF hosting support third-party plugins and themes?
Absolutely. SMF hosting fully supports third-party mods, themes, and plugins, allowing you to customize and enhance your forum with additional features and design elements.
Can I host multiple SMF forums on one hosting account?
Yes, you can host multiple SMF forums if your hosting plan supports multiple domains or subdomains. You can use addon domains for separate forums or table prefixes if installing multiple SMF forums in the same database.
Does SMF support free SSL certificates?
Yes, SMF supports free SSL certificates such as Let’s Encrypt, which can be enabled via cPanel or manually installed. To force HTTPS across your forum, you can update your .htaccess file with a redirection rule to ensure all traffic is securely encrypted.
How do I secure my SMF hosting environment?
To secure your SMF forum, you should use Cloudflare for DDoS protection, disable directory listing in your .htaccess file, and regularly update SMF and any installed mods. Additionally, enabling reCAPTCHA for user registration helps prevent spam attacks.
