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How to start a community forum with Softaculous

By Bryce Updated

Create a space where your community can ask questions and share ideas.

Before you start

Installing an app does not replace planning your website. Back up existing content first; never enable file overwrite to get past an error.

What to do

  1. Sign in to DirectAdmin and open Softaculous Apps Installer.
  2. Search for phpBB, open its overview and choose Install. If it is missing, ask us whether your account supports it.
  3. Choose your domain and HTTPS once a trusted certificate is working. Use an empty folder; leave In Directory blank only when the domain root is empty and you want the app there.
  4. Fill in the site details, a unique administrator name, a strong password and an email you can access. Review any requirements or optional extras before continuing.
  5. Choose Install once. Save the website and administrator addresses from the completion screen.
  6. Sign in to the forum administration area, create a few useful discussion categories and review registration, permissions and moderation before opening it to visitors.

Check the result

Open the website and sign in to its administrator area. If installation fails, send us the error before trying again.

If you need a hand

Open a support request with your domain and the message you see. Please leave out passwords and private account information.

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