Creating a phpBB3 Forum: (Unknown)

[bigpun]

how do i go about making a forum using the phpbb3 software ? I have a database that i use for a maptool for an online game and one section that i host skins that i have made for that game...I would like to host my forum for my game also, but dont know how to set it up can anyone help? and if i run a forum on a freehosting site can i import the info over from there?

[foxcompany]

read their docs on their main site :mad:

[Victor01469]

Hello bigpun,

To host a phpBB forum, you will most likely not be able to import it from a forum host, as they block making backups. To install phpBB3, please visit the phpBB website, download the zip file, and read documentation. Before uploading the zip file, be sure to extract it, and upload the contents. Once you do so, visit: http://my-website-name-here.ulmb.com/forum-folder/install/ -- Be sure to replace the address with your domain, and forum/install directory. Upon visit of the website address, you will be brought to the install screen, where you can begin installing the forum. You will be prompted to enter database information, you can use the same you already have, as long as you keep the default table extension as "phpbb_". When you finish the installation, it is fairly easy to use, you shouldn't have any more problems.

One thing to remember: ULMB will block the .htaccess and the files with no extensions from being uploaded on FREE accounts. Your forum will work just fine without these files

I hope that helps, Good luck.

[wwe]

Oh and just to add to Victors response, you don't need to direct yourself to the "install" folder. Simply go to where you uploaded it (the directory), and it should take you to the installation menu automatically. :)

Seeing as how you already had something else installed on ULMB that uses a Database, this shouldn't be that much of a hassle. Upload the files to the directory, go to the directory in your browser, run the installation.

(Be sure to have your database info ready for when you need it.)