Ĭhange the permissions on config.php to be writable only by yourself (644 or -rw-r-r- within your FTP Client) Ĭlick the INSTALL tab, follow the steps and fill out all the requested information. Point your web browser to the location where you uploaded the phpBB files with the addition of install/app.php or simply install/, e.g. Store/, cache/, files/ and images/avatars/upload/. Ĭhange the permissions on config.php to be writable by all (666 or -rw-rw-rw- within your FTP Client) Ĭhange the permissions on the following directories to be writable by all (777 or -rwxrwxrwx within your FTP Client): Upload all the files contained in this archive (retaining the directory structure) to a web accessible directory on your server or hosting account. ĭecompress the phpBB archive to a local directory on your system. For a more detailed explanation you should skip this and go to section 2 below. If you have basic knowledge of using FTP and are sure your hosting service or server will run phpBB you can use these steps to quickly get started.

Important (security related) post-Install tasks for all installation methods Conversion from phpBB 2.0.x to phpBB 3.3.x Updating from phpBB 3.0.x/3.1.x to phpBB 3.2.x or phpBB 3.3.x Updating from stable releases of phpBB 3.3.x Updating and converting phpBB you should read the documentation

Please ensure you read that document in addition to this! For more detailed information on using, installing, Ī basic overview of running phpBB can be found in the accompanying README file. This document will walk you through the basics on installing, updating and converting the forum software. Please read this document completely before proceeding with installation, updating or converting. PhpBB 3.3.x Installation, updating and conversion information

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