Create your forum with phpBB

You want to add a forum on your site and you have no idea how? phpBB is the alternative/

Important note: This FAQ is for those who already have a web host, because to set up the forum, you must have an FTP server on which upload the folder containing the forum. Installation of a phpBB forum protocol requires PHP4 or higher and a MySQL database on your hosting service.

What is phpBB?

phpBB is a "pre-built" forum both open source and free. It is very customizable and easy to use.
Where can I download phpBB?

The latest version: http://www.phpbb.com/downloads/
How to install?

Installation

• Download and unzip the file.

o Note: To unzip, you will need a utility such as WinRAR or WinZip.

• Change if you want, name the file (right click on the folder > rename).
• Send the file to your FTP server. For this you can use, for example Filezilla.
• Go to: www.votresite.fr/phpBB3/install/index.php

o Note: The url of the forum is the name of the folder containing the forum. Example:

http://mysite.com/myforum/

• Follow the instructions. After installation, delete the installation folder (install) in your FTP.
• Your forum is installed and ready for use. Just have to customize it.