Webmail & Email

phpList

An open-source mailing list manager for creating and sending newsletters with click tracking.

What is phpList?

phpList is an open-source mailing list manager built for creating and managing newsletter campaigns. It lets you manage user subscriptions, schedule sends, and track recipient engagement.

Category Webmail & Email
Needs a database? Yes
Install size 81.25 MB
Requirements According to Softaculous, it takes about 81.25 MB. Requires a database to run.
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What is phpList for?

  • Sending a regular newsletter to a list of subscribers.
  • A newsletter campaign with double opt-in confirmation.
  • A newsletter integrated with an RSS feed to automatically send out updates.

Main benefits of phpList

Double opt-in confirmation, which improves list quality.

Scheduling sends for a specific date and time.

List segmentation to send different content to different groups.

Click tracking on the links in each send.

Is phpList the right choice for you?

It's a great fit if…

  • You send newsletters regularly and want to avoid per-subscriber fees.
  • You need to segment your mailing list into different groups.
  • You want to measure click tracking for each send.

It might not be for you if…

  • You only need to send very simple, occasional newsletters with no database (consider OpenNewsletter).
  • You also need to manage incoming mail, not just send newsletters (consider Roundcube).

How to install phpList on your hosting

01

Open your hosting panel

Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.

02

Find phpList

One-click install via Softaculous from the hosting panel.

03

Configure and go live

Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.

Why install phpList on miHosting

miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of phpList.

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  • ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
  • ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
  • ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
  • ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
  • ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
  • ✓Free migration included
  • ✓Real 24/7 technical support

Not sure which to choose?

For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
Node.js, Python and Ruby are included with Plus and Webmaster; they are not available with Emprendedor.

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Frequently asked questions about phpList

Can phpList replace a paid email marketing service?

It covers self-hosted newsletter sending, with no monthly per-subscriber fees; advanced automation features from commercial services may be more limited.

Can phpList tell me who clicked on my newsletter?

Yes, it includes click tracking on the links in each send, useful for measuring subscriber interest.

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