Phpbb2 install mysql

The program has now been uploaded and extracted. We can now proceed to the next step of the install. It should redirect you to the install page. For example: phpbb. Thanks for your feedback. Glad we could help you with your installation. Get web hosting from a company that is here to help. Sign up today! Community Blog. Database Setup Begin by downloading the latest version of phpBB to your local computer.

Shakil, it sounds like you need to remove the install directory that you uploaded. What happens when you navigate there? Somewhere I read about editing config.

I tried that, but ya' know what? It's all empty now! Yes you need to create the database, but it needs to be empty for installation. Is there data in the database from the first installation? If so drop it all so that you start with a clean slate, you may also want to delete the phpBB2 folder and recreate it. Do I set up my own tables and my own prefix or something?

You'd think the install is supposed to do that for me? Try taking a look at the server logs for errors. PHP normally writes errors to the webserver log files Look at sourceforge. I'll try a wipe out of the phpbb directory and install phpBB 2. Atropos7 August 16, , pm 2. Thanks a ton! I really appreciate any help or ideas! Atropos7 August 16, , pm 4. I would suggest changing that. Click the install Tab.

Next is the Administrator Configuration window. Here, you need to enter Admin details like username, email, and password and click submit. Note — Do not use names like Admin, phpbbadmin, etc on a real production website as this may pose a security risk.

It is fine for local installation. Enter database configuration information as shown below. Database username and password we just created.