What does Family Connections need to run?

It is a PHP and MySQL application. The repository README describes uploading the files to a web host and running the install script, but it does not state exact PHP versions, so test on your chosen PHP version.

How do I install Family Connections on cPanel?

Open the Softaculous one-click installer in cPanel, select Family Connections, enter your domain and admin details, and install. It typically takes a few clicks and needs no manual upload.

Can Family Connections run on shared hosting?

Yes in principle: it needs only PHP and MySQL and does not require special server access. Because upstream development has stopped, restrict who can register and keep regular backups of your photos and database.

Is Family Connections free to use?

Yes. Family Connections is open-source software released under the GPL-2.0 licence, so there are no software fees — you only pay for your Hostripples hosting plan.

Can I install other applications on the same plan as Family Connections?

Yes. Every Hostripples cPanel NVMe plan includes the full Softaculous library, so on one account you can run Family Connections alongside other apps in its category (Social Networking), such as pH7Builder and Dolphin, 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 Family Connections?

Family Connections 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 Family Connections site for free?

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

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cPanel NVMe Hosting Plans for Family Connections

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

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Server location

Starter

First site, blogs, portfolios

Choose Plan

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 Family Connections?

Family Connections (FCMS) is a private social networking application for families and small groups, written in PHP and MySQL. It provides shared photos, discussions, a calendar and a family tree behind password protection. Its last stable release, 3.8.0, was published in 2018.

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

Project status: The latest stable release, 3.8.0, dates from August 2018; the only later release on the official GitHub repository is a 4.0.0 alpha from February 2019, which the developer describes as far from feature complete. No stable release in the last three years. We list it because it is still available in the Softaculous installer; consider an actively maintained alternative for new projects.

Licence: GPL-2.0 · Built with: PHP + MySQL · Official site: github.com/ryanhowdy/fcms

Common uses

Private family website
Small club or group sharing photos
Family tree and event planning

Family Connections requirements

Database: MySQL

Family Connections installs by uploading files and running an installer, and it needs PHP and MySQL. Its upstream has not published a stable release since 2018, so review security and PHP compatibility before use.

Why host Family Connections with Hostripples

One-click Family Connections 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 Family Connections site, and 24×7 support in English, Hindi and Marathi

Family Connections features

What Family Connections offers

Private family site

Access is protected by passwords so content is shared only with invited members.

Photos and videos

Members can share pictures and videos, with an Instagram import option.

Discussions and chat

Discussion boards and a chat feature let family members talk.

Family tree

Relatives can collaboratively build a family tree.

Calendar and address book

A calendar tracks birthdays and events, and an address book stores contact details.

Fast & Effortless Onboarding

Install Family Connections 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 Family Connections, click Install and fill in the form

Step 04

Launch

Open your new Family Connections site and start building

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Everything you need to know

Its last stable release, 3.8.0, was published in August 2018, and the only later release is a 2019 alpha of version 4.0. We classify it as unmaintained, so consider the security implications before using it for private family data.

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