Starting your forum is easy.

All you need to do is follow these simple steps:

  1. Choose your sub-domain or bring your own domain.
  2. Choose your forum name.
  3. Enter your forum administrator username and email.
  4. Check your email for your administrator password.
  5. Show your forum to the world!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TalkThis?
TalkThis is a free forum host. We offer both free and premium phpBB forum hosting. Click here to view more about our mission statement and our services.

How long does it take to setup my free phpBB forum?
Free phpBB forum creation is instant.

What forum software does TalkThis support?
TalkThis currently hosts phpBB forums. For more information about phpBB, visit phpBB.com.

Is it really free?
Yes, it's really free! While we do offer paid services, every user is entitled to their own free forum. These forums are supported by the small ads that we place on the free forums. We make sure that these ads are non-intrusive nor distracting.

What forum skins am I able to chose from?
Free phpBB forums come with 300+ skins pre-installed.

Can I upload my own banner?
Yes, you can upload your own banner in your phpBB forum admin control panel.

What languages does TalkThis support?
All hosted forums come with 47 pre-installed languages. Please view our list of supported languages. If you would like to request support of a language that is not currently supported, please contact us.

What is the difference between a premium forum and a free forum?
The main difference is we don't place ads on the premium forums. To upgrade your forum, click here.

My forum is down, what should I do?
Most probably, your forum is down for maintenance Occasionally, we schedule downtimes in order to assure that forums are running to the best of their ability. If your forum is down and there is not a scheduled downtime for that time period, please contact us so we can investigate the problem.

How can I delete my forum?
Please contact us if you would like your forum deleted.

What will TalkThis do with my personal information?
We will not sell or distribute your personal information. This information is collected for our use only.

Does my forum break TalkThis' Terms of Service? Please review our TOS in order to determine if your forum doesn't comply with these rules. If you aren't sure whether or not your forum complies with these rules, please contact us so we can review your forum.

My free phpBB forum has been deleted or closed, what happened?
In the case of a free phpBB forum not following our TOS, we are forced to close or delete the forum. We contact the forum administrator after the forum is deleted. Usually we will simply close the forum which will give the administrator time to filter the forum to abide by our TOS. Occasionally, we will mass delete inactive forums. An inactive forum is classified as a forum with 1 post and 1 member.

Where can I sign up for the free phpBB forum hosting?
Click here to register your own free phpBB forum.

Where can I sign up for the premium phpBB forum hosting?
Click here to contact us so we can set up your forum.