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[knight17]

I wish to know if there are any free sites which offer free PHP and My SQL support .If you have any links relating to any free PHP and My SQL plans please reply here.
I would like to use it for hosting a forum I am thinking to use phpbb2 for forum it needs support for PHP and My SQL,
I would also like to know about what amount would I need for a PHPBB forum.
Thank you

[yordan]

I use astahost for hosting my phpbb2 forum. astahost is free as long as you can post on the forum, it supports php and mysql. And if you log to your cpanel, you will see that it's really fast and easy to install and configure your phpbb2 forum.
Regards
Yordan

[twitch]

MySQL, not My SQL.

As said before, astahost provides PHP, MySQL and Postregre SQL (I think it is spelt like that) it also supports ASP and a whole list of others.

PHPBB2 takes about 20Mb or so (when fully installed and mods are added) of MySQL database size. Remember, that not only do you have a limit on the number of databases, but there is also a size limit.

http://free-webhosts.com is a good place to find alternative hosting, but I would recommend astahost (here). Not only is it premium classed hosting (for free) but they also provide Fantastico, which allows you to install loads of different elements into your site, including PHPBB (as said before) and also things like Wiki and Bloging software. It is free and takes under a minute to set up anything.

[PureHeart]

I wish to know if there are any free sites which offer free PHP and My SQL support .If you have any links relating to any free PHP and My SQL plans please reply here.
I would like to use it for hosting a forum I am thinking to use phpbb2 for forum it needs support for PHP and My SQL,
I would also like to know about what amount would I need for a PHPBB forum.
Thank you

If you just need an forum, I recommend forummer.com and invisionfree.com . They don't limit the BW but there's some ad on the page. If you're interested with this community, why don't you stay here and get a host. This hosting service is pretty professional (the best one that I've ever know).

There're always other free hosts that support PHP&MySQL with no-ad. But there's many limitations (space, bandwidth, filesize...). Most of them require posting to make the site remain.

[Jguy101]

AstaHost is pretty good, and has PHP and MySQL.

Also, I don't recommend phpBB, as the phpBB site was hacked at least once not long ago because of holes in the software. >_<

Personally, I recommend MyTopix from Jaia Interactive. It's fast, easy-to-use, has lotsa good features, and is free.

[NguyenVanThoai]

You can check aboho.com . It also suport cPanel, FTP, MySQL, PHP... just as here. But it's very difficult to get an account there. I think that's a community than a free hosting provider.

[twitch]

SMF, although I don't like it, is a very good forum. When PHPBB3 is released, then I will probably use that. But until then, I still have a copy of vBulletin.

[hazeshow]

If you could live with a german interface I would recommend http://www.funpic.de/ . They offer 100 MB webspace with PHP and MySQL. Traffic is inclusive and there are no forced ads! Like astahost they have a forum, but you don't have to post there, only for extras like own 404's and more FTP/MySQL accounts.

GreetingZ

[Logan Deathbringer]

I definetly endorse Astahost and I love the Simple Machines Forum easy to work with and fun to play with. Also here on Astahost you not only get Great Technical Support but a very cool community with members who are always willing to help you learn and work through problems that can arise with your website.

[knight17]

Can any one help me personaly for setting up my foroum
i dont know how to do it
if you are able to do so
please leave me a message
--------OR------------
please suggest me a website offering a good tutorial

thanks

[WeaponX]

Setting one up should be pretty simple. Are you using phpBB then or another one like SimpleMachines (which I also recommend)? I will try to help you set it up.

Do you have a webhost ready yet? You need one. Either get one or post more here to get your hosting package (I suggest the second package with 30 credits) if you plan to use a lot of space.

[Logan Deathbringer]

don't worry there are a lot of us here who would be more then happy to help you learn how to set one up or would be willing to do set it up for you...though I personally would rather help you learn how to do it for yourself.

[TarzanTerry]

MySQL, not My SQL.

As said before, astahost provides PHP, MySQL and Postregre SQL (I think it is spelt like that) it also supports ASP and a whole list of others.

PHPBB2 takes about 20Mb or so (when fully installed and mods are added) of MySQL database size. Remember, that not only do you have a limit on the number of databases, but there is also a size limit.

http://free-webhosts.com is a good place to find alternative hosting, but I would recommend astahost (here). Not only is it premium classed hosting (for free) but they also provide Fantastico, which allows you to install loads of different elements into your site, including PHPBB (as said before) and also things like Wiki and Bloging software. It is free and takes under a minute to set up anything.

[sinx]

Does anyone knowes if this is a good site to host on ... http://www.astahost.com ? I am going to check it but is it wurth the time or not ?

[sazz]

funpic.org

Web Hosting

» Web Hosting for free
» PHP Hosting
» MySQL Support
» FTP Account
» ThePlanet Servers
*NO ADS*

http://www.funpic.org/ does not have cPanel/Fantastico but has a MySQL database and PHP. It has unmetered diskspace and unmetered bandwidth (or so it claims; everything has a limit). Your MySQL is not limited if you use it for something other than an image gallery. No ads, unless you count the 404 and other error pages, which you can't change.
When you click the sign up link you go to a forum registration, but as soon as you verify your email it activates your web hosting.

[knight17]

As i am a student i dont get enought time for spending at astahost.
so can anyone tell some really good alternatives
I use asta foroums for information purposes not for hosting

[nightfox]

Astahost is the best free PHP and MySQL enabled host... one that I use mainly for live PHP testing with banner ads is 100webspace.com. They got to be a pain in the butt but they do have PHP and MySQL for free so you can't really go wrong...

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[RomfordReject1]

www.profusehost.net

Im not sure if it has what you need (although im pretty certain it does) it has 1000mb space and unlimited bandwith,
and it comes with the use of CPanel X

Enjoy