Can AEF run on shared cPanel hosting?

Its stated needs are just PHP and MySQL, so it is designed for shared hosting. But with no release since 2011, it may not work with current PHP versions and will not receive security fixes.

How do I install AEF on cPanel hosting?

Log in to cPanel, open the Softaculous one-click installer, find AEF, choose the domain and folder, set the admin details and start the install. It usually takes a few clicks and a minute or two, with no manual file upload or database setup.

Is AEF still maintained?

No verified maintenance. Softaculous lists version 1.0.9 from May 2011, the latest GitHub commit is from June 2017, and the official site was unreachable when we checked. For a new forum, choose an actively developed option like phpBB, SMF or MyBB.

AEF is provided under this licence: AEF License (custom terms, per the GitHub repository). You install AEF from Softaculous in one click and check the project's own site for the exact terms; your Hostripples hosting plan is billed separately from the application itself.

Can I install other applications on the same plan as AEF?

Yes. Every Hostripples cPanel NVMe plan includes the full Softaculous library, so on one account you can run AEF alongside other apps in its category (Forums), such as phpBB and SMF, plus hundreds of other applications, subject to your plan's resources. You can add each app on its own domain or subdomain and upgrade to a larger plan at any time.

Which Hostripples plan should I choose for AEF?

AEF is documented as a light application, so the Starter plan is a sensible start for one site; upgrade any time if traffic grows.

Do you migrate my existing AEF site for free?

Yes. We migrate your site for free with all hosting plans.

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cPanel NVMe Hosting Plans for AEF

Pick a server region and a plan, then install AEF from Softaculous in one click. Prices are live from our billing system.

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Starter

First site, blogs, portfolios

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10 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
1 Website
1 GB RAM · 1 core
Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
Daily JetBackup backups
cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
24×7 support · 99.99% uptime

Smart

Small business, a few projects

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30 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
5 Websites
2 GB RAM · 2 cores
Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
Daily JetBackup backups
cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
24×7 support · 99.99% uptime

Business

Agencies and growing stores

Enterprise

High-traffic, large portfolios

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150 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
Unlimited Websites
6 GB RAM · 4 cores
Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
Daily JetBackup backups
cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
24×7 support · 99.99% uptime

Every plan runs on enterprise NVMe storage in RAID1 with per-account CloudLinux limits. Prices are pre-GST with no setup fee; the same plans and prices apply in India, France, Poland, Canada and Singapore. 30-day money-back guarantee.

What is AEF?

AEF, or Advanced Electron Forums, is a free bulletin board application written in PHP and MySQL by the AEF Group. It offers themes, languages, an admin panel, a news system and shoutbox. It has not had a release since 2011 on Softaculous, so it should be treated as unmaintained.

How to install AEF on Hostripples: choose a plan, open Softaculous, AEF is live

Project status: The latest release on Softaculous is 1.0.9 from May 2011, and the most recent commit on the GitHub repository is dated June 2017 (README edits). The official anelectron.com site returned a server error when checked, and Softaculous user reviews describe the project as inactive. We list it because it is still available in the Softaculous installer; consider an actively maintained alternative for new projects.

Licence: AEF License (custom terms, per the GitHub repository) · Built with: PHP + MySQL · Official site: www.anelectron.com

Common uses

Small hobby forum on a legacy setup
Studying or migrating an older PHP forum

AEF requirements

PHP: PHP 5.0 or higher (5.1.0 or higher recommended), per the GitHub README
Database: MySQL 4.0 or higher (4.1 or higher recommended)
GD library recommended

Its documented requirements are only PHP and MySQL. With no release since 2011 and an inactive project, it is unlikely to be compatible with current PHP versions or receive security patches.

Why host AEF with Hostripples

One-click AEF install from Softaculous inside cPanel, with no manual upload or database setup
All-NVMe storage and LiteSpeed Enterprise with LSCache for quick page loads
Selectable PHP versions per site and CloudLinux account isolation with CageFS
Free SSL, daily JetBackup backups and Imunify360 malware protection
Free migration of an existing AEF site, and 24×7 support in English, Hindi and Marathi

AEF features

What AEF offers

UTF-8 and SEO tools

Supports UTF-8 text and includes search engine optimisation tools.

Threaded discussions

Offers a threaded discussion mode.

News and shoutbox

Includes a news system with articles and a shoutbox.

IP banning

Lets admins ban users by IP address.

Themes and languages

Provides customisable themes and multiple language support.

WYSIWYG editing

Includes WYSIWYG editors for posts.

Fast & Effortless Onboarding

Install AEF in four steps

No manual upload or database setup: Softaculous does it from your cPanel.

Step 01

Plan

Choose a cPanel NVMe plan and server region

Step 02

cPanel

Step 03

Install

Search for AEF, click Install and fill in the form

Step 04

Launch

Open your new AEF site and start building

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Everything you need to know

The GitHub README lists PHP 5.0 or higher, with 5.1.0 or higher recommended, and MySQL 4.0 or higher, with 4.1 or higher recommended. The GD library is recommended. These are very old versions, so compatibility with current PHP is not documented.

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