Im kinda imbarresed to say this, but i need some help with PHPBB. I usually use HTML so I dont know much about PHP. Im trying to set up a new forum for my website (gettin fed up with proboards) and I am completely confused . I uploaded the files i got from the PHPBB website. Now i have no clue what to do. Can anyone help me?

Does you have MySQL available on the server which hosts the site?

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whell i dont really want invision pb. i dont like it. and yes it can take mySQL

You'll need to set up your MySQL database, and then follow the instructions provided. If you get stuck on a specific instruction, then get back here and let us know.

i tried to set up my mySQL database, and it needs some info. What do i need to put? It needs the database and the dsn name. it has some other stuff but it says leave blank for none. what do to set it up?

What are you using for the setup? CPanel? phpMyAdmin? Does your ISP have a helpdesk?

If you go with a web host that has CPanel, like http://www.nameplace.com.au/ , you get a one-click setup of PHPBB. It sets up the database with your user name and password and installs the latest PHPBB in your chosen directory (usually /forum). Very, very easy.

i use www.uplinkearth.com for my hosting.

You should contact your ISP's help desk.

ok thx

ok i have installed mySQL. now can you plz tell me what to do next?

Then you upload everything in FTP to the correct directory that you want to use. Then go through your install file and make sure that the CHMOD (permissions) are set correctly. After that, in your browser go to the location of your install file. (Usually /forum/install/install.php). Follow the step-by-step instructions.

Ok i am stuck on one thing. how do I set the permissions?

What FTP client are you using?

I have started to use MySQL-Front.

Never heard of it, but you should be able to right-click on any file and choose "CHMOD". You should then get a dialogue box allowing you to make any permission changes.

I use CuteFTP Pro and FileZilla (http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/)

http://frets-files.com/html/modules/...php?storyid=47

There's a page about FTP. Have a read. Or better yet go to Google and search for something like "FTP explained" or "how to set file permissions" and find more information.

Enjoy!

thx