Orange Forum is an open-source discussion forum software that is free to use. It allows users to create online forums, engage in discussions, and share information. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Orange Forum on Windows 11.
Prerequisites
- Windows 11 installed on your machine.
- XAMPP installed on your machine.
Step 1: Download Orange Forum
- Go to the Orange Forum website and download the latest version of Orange Forum.
- Save the downloaded file to your computer.
Step 2: Extract the Orange Forum File
- Once the download is completed, extract the Orange Forum file to your local machine.
- You can use any file extractor software to do this.
Step 3: Move Orange Forum File to XAMPP
- Navigate to the XAMPP installation folder on your computer.
- Copy the extracted Orange Forum file and paste it into the XAMPP "htdocs" folder.
Step 4: Create a New Database
- Open the XAMPP control panel and start Apache and MySQL.
- Launch a web browser and navigate to http://localhost/phpmyadmin.
- Click on the "New" button to create a new database.
- Give your database a name and click "Create".
Step 5: Install Orange Forum
- Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost/OrangeForum.
- Follow the installation prompts and enter the necessary information.
- When prompted to enter the database information, enter the database name, database username, and database password.
- Click on the "Install" button to complete the installation process.
Step 6: Configure Orange Forum
- Once the installation is complete, navigate to http://localhost/OrangeForum/admin.php.
- Log in using the default username and password (both are "admin").
- Configure the forum settings according to your preferences.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Orange Forum on Windows 11. You can now create posts, engage in discussions, and share information on your new forum.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
