SysopHQ gives you a fully-featured retro Bulletin Board System — deployed, secured, and managed for you. Zero ops. All nostalgia.
Live Demo
Open your terminal and paste this command — you're in within seconds.
ssh -p 2222 guest@sysophq.io
Works on Mac, Linux, and Windows 10+ (PowerShell / Terminal). No software to install — SSH is built in.
What's included
Every SysopHQ instance ships with a full suite of BBS features — the classics, rebuilt for the modern internet.
Threaded discussions with staff moderation, soft deletes, and full post history. Create unlimited boards per topic or interest.
User-to-user private messaging with unread notification badges on every login. Persistent inbox with full message history.
Real-time node-to-node teleconference so all connected users can chat simultaneously — like a BBS CB channel.
Classic-type Python made games and other BBS entertainment to offer your users through the BBS itself!
Browse, upload, and download files with a sysop approval workflow. Keep your community's shared files organized.
Full user management, role promotion, IP bans, rate-limit controls, and a searchable audit log — all from the terminal.
Built to Last
SysopHQ isn't a dusty port of 1990s C code. It's a fully modern platform engineered for reliability, security, and scale — so you can focus on your community instead of your infrastructure.
Who it's for
Whether you're rekindling nostalgia or building something entirely new, SysopHQ gives your community a home unlike anything on the modern internet.
Relive the golden age of BBSing. Same ANSI art, same vibes — no 300-baud modem required.
A unique alternative to Discord. Persistent, low-noise, and owned by you — not a VC-funded platform.
SSH-native means your CLI tools work natively. Pipe, script, and automate against a real terminal interface.
Study async Python server design, SSH protocols, and retro computing concepts — on a real running system.
Simple Setup
No servers to configure, no software to install, no DevOps required. We handle everything — you just show up and run your community.
Pick the node count that fits your community. All plans include every feature — no paywalled modules.
Your BBS is configured, secured, and live in the cloud. Database, SSH keys, and backups handled automatically.
Set your BBS name, tagline, and welcome message. Then share your SSH address and invite your community.
Users connect with a single SSH command. No apps, no third-party accounts. Your community, your rules.
That's the only command your users ever need.
Pricing
Join the SysopHQ BBS as a member, or launch your own BBS for your community. No hidden fees. No paywalled modules.
Option 1
Be a member of the SysopHQ BBS directly — boards, mail, games, chat, and more. No setup required. Connect in seconds with a single SSH command.
Option 2
Deploy a fully-managed BBS for your own community. Priced by simultaneous nodes — every plan includes all modules, no hidden fees.
Need more than 100 nodes or something custom? Contact us — we'll work something out.
Ready to go?
Stop renting space on someone else's platform. SysopHQ gives you a fully-managed BBS that belongs to you.