Can Roundcube run on shared hosting?

Yes. It needs PHP, a supported database and connectivity to an IMAP and SMTP server, none of which requires special server access. Softaculous handles the setup so no manual configuration files are needed for a basic install.

How do I install Roundcube on cPanel hosting?

Log in to cPanel, open the Softaculous one-click installer, find Roundcube, choose your domain and admin login, and press Install. It normally takes a few clicks and needs no manual file upload.

Can I extend Roundcube?

Yes. Roundcube has a plugin API and customisable skins, so you can add features or change the look. Plugins and skins have their own licensing exceptions under the project GPL v3 terms, so check each add-on.

Is Roundcube free to use?

Roundcube is provided under this licence: GPL-3.0 (with exceptions for skins and plugins). You install Roundcube 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 Roundcube?

Yes. Every Hostripples cPanel NVMe plan includes the full Softaculous library, so on one account you can run Roundcube alongside other apps in its category (Mail), such as phpList and WebMail Lite, 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 Roundcube?

Roundcube 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 Roundcube site for free?

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

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cPanel NVMe Hosting Plans for Roundcube

Pick a server region and a plan, then install Roundcube 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 Roundcube?

Roundcube is an open-source webmail client that gives users a desktop-style email interface in the browser. It connects to an existing IMAP mail server and is written in PHP. Its development takes place on GitHub, and it is licensed under GPL v3 with exceptions for skins and plugins.

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

Licence: GPL-3.0 (with exceptions for skins and plugins) · Built with: PHP · Official site: roundcube.net

Common uses

Branded webmail portal for a domain
Browser access to an existing IMAP mailbox
Shared address book with LDAP
Lightweight alternative to desktop mail clients

Roundcube requirements

PHP: PHP 7.3 or newer for the 1.6 release line (per its INSTALL file); check the INSTALL file of the version you install
Database: MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server or Oracle (UTF-8 database)
PHP extensions: PCRE, DOM, JSON, Session, Sockets, OpenSSL, Mbstring, Filter, Ctype, Intl
Access to an IMAP server and an SMTP server
.htaccess support

Roundcube runs on standard PHP and a supported database, and only needs to reach an IMAP and SMTP server. It is a PHP application without special server access requirements.

Why host Roundcube with Hostripples

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

Roundcube features

What Roundcube offers

IMAP webmail

Reads and manages mail held on an existing IMAP server from a browser.

Address book

Includes contact groups and LDAP address book connectors.

Message handling

Supports MIME and HTML messages, threaded lists, search and drag-and-drop.

Plugin API

Provides a plugin interface to extend functionality.

Skins and languages

Offers customisable skins and a multilingual interface.

PGP support

The project lists PGP encryption support among its features.

Fast & Effortless Onboarding

Install Roundcube 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 Roundcube, click Install and fill in the form

Step 04

Launch

Open your new Roundcube site and start building

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Everything you need to know

The 1.6 INSTALL file lists PHP 7.3+, several PHP extensions, a UTF-8 database (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite and others), and access to IMAP and SMTP servers. Requirements differ by version, so check the release you install.

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