There are many ways to use phpList, including operating your own server or getting a free hosted account on phpList.com. See all the ways to get phpList.

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There are also several other ways to use phpList

phpList version 3.6.15 is the latest stable release. It was released on April 25th 2024.

The phpList user manual explains how to install it. However, before you get started, there are several simpler ways to get phpList.

If you are upgrading from a version earlier than 3.4.7, then read our manual chapter on upgrading. The general procedure is as follows:

Backup your database
Copy your config.php file in a safe place
Download the latest version of phpList
Overwrite all the code of the current version with the new one. You can upload the “lists” directory and all it contains
Copy your config.php back
Login to the phpList admin pages and click the “upgrade” link
Just to be sure, use the “Verify database structure” page to check that your database structure is correct

You may also wish to check the latest config.php and re-edit it to match your system.

phpList is licensed with the AGPL version3+. Please make sure that you understand this license before downloading it.