# MyBB Hosting UK Source: https://dijituldns.co.uk/mybb-hosting/ Updated: 2026-10-08 > dijitul hosts MyBB forums in the UK on managed Plesk hosting for £1 a day + VAT. We move your board, run the latest MyBB 1.8 release on PHP 8, help old MyBB 1.6 boards upgrade, set up the task cron and include daily backups, SSL and UK support from a company trading since 2006. ## Key facts - MyBB 1.8 is the current branch; later 1.8 releases such as 1.8.38 fixed PHP 8 and PHP 8.2 issues - MyBB 1.6 is end of life and was built for PHP 5 - MyBB works with MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL and SQLite - MyBB's task system can be run from a server cron calling task.php - Plugins and themes must be 1.8 compatible; 1.6 plugins rarely work - Managed MyBB hosting from dijitul is £1 a day + VAT ## Running MyBB 1.8 MyBB is a free, friendly forum package with a big plugin and theme library. The 1.8 branch has been steadily updated for newer PHP; releases from 1.8.28 onwards added PHP 8 fixes, and 1.8.38 cleaned up PHP 8.2 warnings. To run it well you need: - A **PHP 8** version supported by your MyBB release (always run the latest 1.8.x) - **MySQL or MariaDB**, or PostgreSQL or SQLite - The PHP extensions gd, mbstring, xml and the database driver - Writable cache, uploads and inc/settings.php ## Old MyBB 1.6 boards MyBB 1.6 reached end of life years ago and was built for PHP 5. Boards on it tend to go blank or throw errors when the host upgrades PHP. - Upgrading from 1.6 to 1.8 uses MyBB's built-in upgrade script, keeping posts, users and private messages - 1.6 themes don't carry over; 1.8 uses a different theme structure - Most 1.6 plugins need 1.8 replacements; deactivate them before upgrading We can keep a 1.6 board running on an older PHP version where it is safe, then upgrade a copy. If yours is already broken, website rescue is the place to start. ## Tasks, spam and plugins MyBB has a built-in task system for things like daily cleanup, thread view counts and backups. By default it's triggered by page views. We add a server cron that calls **task.php** every few minutes so tasks run reliably. For spam, turn on the built-in StopForumSpam check at registration, use reCAPTCHA or a question and answer, and moderate new users' first posts. Keep plugins to those you really need, and only install them from the official MyBB mods site. ## Performance and email MyBB can cache data in the database, files, Memcached or Redis. On busy boards, switching the cache handler from database to Redis or files reduces database load noticeably. Store attachments on disk, keep the newest supported PHP with OPcache on, and send email through SMTP with your domain's SPF and DKIM records set. We look after the DNS through Cloudflare DNS. ## Moving your MyBB forum to dijitul We copy the database, uploads and inc/config.php, update the board URL and cookie settings, rebuild caches and test logging in and posting before switching DNS. It's all part of Complete Hosting at £1 a day + VAT, with daily backups and a UK team on the phone. ## FAQs ### Who can host a MyBB forum in the UK? dijitul, a UK hosting company trading since 2006, hosts MyBB forums on managed Plesk hosting for £1 a day + VAT. That covers moving your board, PHP 8, a server cron for MyBB tasks, daily backups, free SSL and UK phone support from real people. ### Does MyBB work with PHP 8? Yes, current MyBB 1.8 releases do. PHP 8 fixes were added from 1.8.28, and 1.8.38 fixed PHP 8.2 warnings. Always run the latest 1.8 release. MyBB 1.6 and early 1.8 versions were built for older PHP and may fail on PHP 8. ### How do I upgrade MyBB 1.6 to 1.8? Back up the database and files, deactivate plugins, upload the MyBB 1.8 files over a copy of the board, keeping inc/config.php and inc/settings.php, then run install/upgrade.php. Posts and members come across. Themes and most plugins need replacing with 1.8 versions. ### Why are my MyBB scheduled tasks not running? MyBB runs tasks when visitors load pages, so on quiet boards they can stall. Setting up a server cron that calls task.php every few minutes makes them reliable. Check the task log in the Admin CP to see when each task last ran. ### Is MyBB still maintained? Yes. The MyBB team still release 1.8 updates with security and PHP compatibility fixes, and a future MyBB version has been in development. MyBB 1.8 remains a sound, free choice for small and medium forums. ## Pricing and ordering dijitul Complete Hosting is £1 a day + VAT (£365 a year + VAT). Order at https://clients.dijitul.uk/order?product=complete-hosting&ref=dijituldns&src=mybb-hosting or call 01623 650333.