How to Install phpBB

Home » Knowledge Base » Design Tools » phpBB » How to Install phpBB

You can install phpBB on any AwardSpace hosting plan – on the free web hosting, shared hosting, and also on the advanced AwardSpace plans such as Semi-Dedicated Hosting and VPS hosting.

Each AwardSpace hosting service is tailored to run phpBB flawlessly and smoothly, regardless of your website’s size or requirements.

Read: How to Choose the Best Web Hosting Plan for Your Site

 

How to Install phpBB

To install the CMS, first, you should sign up for an AwardSpace hosting plan.

Then, log in to the AwardSpace hosting control panel. From there, you can browse and install various CMS platforms, including phpBB.

 

Keep in mind that to be able to install phpBB, you need to register a domain name. Here’s how:

How to Register a Domain

 

After you enter the hosting panel, click on the Zacky App Installer icon, located within the Website Manager box:

AwardSpace hosting panel

 

Once you click the Zacky App Installer, a new page will open – from there, click the green Browse and Install Apps button:

AwardSpace browse and install applications

 

Then, from the window that would pop up, select a domain name that will be associated with the OpenCart installation:

phpBB select a domain name for the installation

 

Then, click on the phpBB icon:

 

The next step is to choose a username, password, and email for your phpBB installation. Remember these credentials – you will use them to enter the phpBB admin panel:

Select phpBB icon to continue with installation

 

Once you fill in these credentials, follow the instructions and install the platform. The process should take only a few minutes.

Once the process is completed. A confirmation window will appear:

Confirmation message for the installation of phpBB CMS

Also, AwardSpace will send an email to the address you selected when choosing credentials.

Read the email thoroughly because it contains important information about your AwardSpace account and login details for your phpBB website. It is advisable to save this email for future reference.

Now, you have managed to install phpBB successfully.

Was this post helpful?

i

Relevant tags:

Connect

Latest posts:

How to Customize Menus in SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM grants you the option to customise your website menus and control what modules appear in them, how they are grouped and in what categories. This customisation can help you improve user workflow and reduce clutter, especially if you are working on a large...

How to Add Charts to the Sidebar in SuiteCRM

Àlthough SuiteCRM doesn't support adding charts directly to the sidebar, there is a simple method that you can use to achieve the effect. In this guide, we share how to do so.   How to Add Charts to the Sidebar in SuiteCRM The process is comprised of a few...

How to Add Subpanel Filters in SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM's subpanels can be very useful in various situations, such as showing related records (like contacts under an account). However, as your database grows, so does the scrolling time through unfiltered subpanels. Fortunately, you can add filters to subpanels, so...

How to Display Fields in Different Modes in SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM allows for various customisations of fields. Such are the Detail View, Edit View and List View. Understanding how to customise these is important for tailoring your SuiteCRM project to your preferences. Whether you are streaming data entries or are trying to...

How to Add Grouped Fields to the Record View in SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM offers great versatility when it comes to customising modules, including how fields are displayed on record views. One powerful feature is grouping fields within sections for better layout and user experience. In this article, we share how to group fields in...



Create a website for free!


Free forever

Our Support Team is Here to Help

 

If you need any questions answered, don't hesitate and contact us. Click the button below and follow the instructions. You can expect an answer within an hour.

 

Contact AwardSpace

 

iNewest knowledge base articles

How to Customize Menus in SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM grants you the option to customise your website menus and control what modules appear in them, how they are grouped and in what categories. This customisation can help you improve user workflow and reduce clutter, especially if you are working on a large...

How to Add Charts to the Sidebar in SuiteCRM

Àlthough SuiteCRM doesn't support adding charts directly to the sidebar, there is a simple method that you can use to achieve the effect. In this guide, we share how to do so.   How to Add Charts to the Sidebar in SuiteCRM The process is comprised of a few...

How to Add Subpanel Filters in SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM's subpanels can be very useful in various situations, such as showing related records (like contacts under an account). However, as your database grows, so does the scrolling time through unfiltered subpanels. Fortunately, you can add filters to subpanels, so...

How to Display Fields in Different Modes in SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM allows for various customisations of fields. Such are the Detail View, Edit View and List View. Understanding how to customise these is important for tailoring your SuiteCRM project to your preferences. Whether you are streaming data entries or are trying to...

How to Add Grouped Fields to the Record View in SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM offers great versatility when it comes to customising modules, including how fields are displayed on record views. One powerful feature is grouping fields within sections for better layout and user experience. In this article, we share how to group fields in...

How to Back Up Your SuiteCRM Project

Making regular backups of your SuiteCRM project is crucial. Backups help keep any kind of data safe, and also provide a quick recovery after a crash, hacking attack, or any user error. Because of how important backups are for your SuiteCRM website, in this article, we...

Even more web tutorials

Check out our web hosting knowledge base and the WordPress tutorials to learn more, and be better prepared for your website creation and maintenance journey.