How to Install phpBB on Windows 10

phpBB is a free and open-source forum software that allows you to create and manage online communities. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing phpBB on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

• A web server like Apache or IIS installed on your system.
• PHP version 7.1.3 or later installed and added to your system’s PATH environment variable.
• A database management system like MySQL/MariaDB installed on your system.

Step-by-Step Installation

Step 1: Download phpBB

The first step is to download phpBB from the official website. You can download the latest stable release of phpBB by following this link: https://www.phpbb.com/downloads/

Step 2: Extract the Files

Once downloaded, extract the contents of the downloaded .zip archive to your web server’s root directory. For example, if you have installed the Apache web server on your system, you can extract the files to the htdocs directory of your Apache installation.

Step 3: Create a Database

Before we can install phpBB, we need to create a database for it. You can create a new database using a database management tool like phpMyAdmin or MySQL Workbench.

Step 4: Configure phpBB

Next, we need to configure phpBB. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/phpBB/install/index.php. This will start the installation process.

• Choose your language and click on the Start Install button.
• Accept the terms of the license agreement and click on the Proceed to next step button.
• Enter your database details, including the database name, database username, and password. Click on the Perform Test button to verify that the database connection is successful.
• Enter the administrator details, including the username, email address, and desired password. Click on the Proceed to next step button.
• Select your default board configuration options, including the board name, description, and website URL. Click on the Proceed to next step button.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

The final step is to complete the installation of phpBB. You will be presented with a summary of the installation details. Review the details and click on the Install button to complete the installation.

Once the installation is complete, you will be redirected to the phpBB login page. Enter your administrator username and password to access the admin control panel.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed phpBB on your Windows 10 system. You can now begin customizing your forum and creating new topics and threads.

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