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How ForumForge runs

We run infrastructure, backups, updates, and monitoring. Best if you want launch speed without server work — from £139/month.

Install ForumForge on your own VPS or server with PostgreSQL and get source code access. Priced higher for that reason — from £329/month.

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Get ForumForge running: connect PostgreSQL, create your first admin, and activate a license before going public.

Provision a server (or use ForumForge hosted) and point DNS at it when you are ready.
Self-hosted: download the install kit from download.forumforge.co.uk, run ./scripts/install.sh with your license key, then open /setup.
Open /setup and complete the installer — it checks requirements and connects PostgreSQL.
Create the first administrator account so you can reach AdminCP immediately after install.
Activate your Monthly, Yearly, Lifetime, or development license before inviting members.
Confirm outbound email works (SMTP) so registration, password resets, and notifications deliver.
On self-hosted, verify file uploads, cron/workers if required, and that HTTPS is terminated correctly.

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Try the live demo yourself, or request a walkthrough — we usually reply within one business day.

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