Installing phpBB3 with Freeola

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phpBB is a standalone discussion board (forum) written in PHP. It includes features such as posting/replying/editing messages, private messages, private forums, user and anonymous posting, robust theming, user ranking by posts or by special, admin definable ranks, and much more.

This software can be quickly installed using either a Freeola SSD Pro or MySQL Web Hosting subscription.

1. The Softaculous Installer within cPanel offers the quick and easy installation of phpBB. To access this installer, firstly log into your cPanel by visiting the Websites & Hosting section of your MyFreeola Control Panel then clicking SSD Hosting then Quick Login.
   

2. Once logged in, scroll down to the Softaculous Apps Installer section and select Forums.
   

3. From the window that opens (you can expand to full-screen using the arrows if required) find phpBB in the list - at the top by default - and click Install.
   

4. The following page will offer the phpBB installation options. If you are happy with default settings (suitable for nearly all users) click the Quick Install button then Install at the bottom of the page. If you would like to customise your Board Name, Contact Email, Administrator Credentials or SQL Settings, scroll down the screen to amend these before clicking Install at the bottom of the page.
   
   

   Your admin Username and Password are listed on this page, please note these down as they will be required for the final stage.

5. It may take a few moments for the software to install in your specified location. Once this has completed, you can finish the installation process by visiting your website (or the sub-folder you installed the software to), logging into your account (using the information taken above) then clicking Administration Control Panel at the bottom of the page.
   

6. You can now start using your new software.

1. Freeola's One Click Install service allows the installation and use of phpbb without any manual installation. Our One Click Installers are available to all subscribers of Freeola MySQL Web Hosting at no additional cost and can be accessed from the One-Click Installs link found under the Web Sites & Hosting heading within MyFreeola.

2. Once on this page select your Web Hosting Package from the drop-down menu, then Manage One-Click Installs.

3. While on the Install Software tab (selected by default) select PHPBB.
   - The Installation Path field should already be pre-filled with your primary web address and should be left as default. Should you so wish, you can install your software into sub-folders.
   - An Admin Username should also be created. We would advise something memorable as this will be used to log you into the software management.
   
   Click Install to add the software.
   

4. You will now be presented with a confirmation box, click OK to proceed. The software will now be installed.

5. After being taken back to the One Click Install page take note of the Important Information box as this will confirm your Admin Username and password, this will be required to log into and administer your software.

6. To start using PHPBB on your website you will now either need to visit the admin page and log in. If you left the installation directory as default, this will simply be your website address (e.g. https://freeola.com/) although you can also navigate to this page from the Manage Installations tab on the One Click Install page within MyFreeola.
   

7. Once on the page you will be presented with a LOGIN box, simply enter your Administrative Details to login and start using your new software.