How to install Invision Power Board on your website?
Before
you can actually start using IPB forum, you need to spare some time with
the installation process which is pretty straight-forward.
Pre - installation Steps

Step 1: Database setup
Please check our
MySQL tutorial to see how to create a MySQL database and user.

Step 2: Upload Files
You may uncompress the distribution file of the application on your local computer and upload all the files from the
upload folder in the directory where you would like the board to be installed. Please check our
FTP tutorial for more information on how to setup your favourite FTP client.
Invision Power Board Installation Process
Open
your browser and navigate to the directory with the installation files.
The address bar should read something similar to this:
http://yourdomain.com/ipb/admin/install/index.php
On
the first step the installation script will check the system
requirements. All the necessarily system requirements for the correct
functionality of Invision Power Board are met on the SiteGround servers.
You should click
Next to proceed.
Here you have to read and agree with the license agreement. When ready, click on the
Next button. The packages that will be isntalled are listed on the next page. You should click the
Next button again.
You
will be taken to the address details page. Normally the installation
detects the settings automatically and you won't have to change
anything.
Click
Next to proceed to the database details page.
In
the fields for database name, SQL username and password you should
enter the MySQL database, username and password you have created during
the database setup. You can leave the table prefix to the default or
change it per your preference. You can also leave the table type to the
default - MYISAM.
Click
Next to proceed.
On the next page you should fill in the details for the administrative account.
Click
Next once again.
You are ready to complete the installation. Click on
Start installation to proceed.
In
the final step of the installation process you will be automatically
redirected through a series of screens. On the last screen you will see a
note "Installation complete!"
As a security measurement delete the
admin/install/index.php file.
Well
done! You have successfully installed your IPB forum software! You can
now access the administration backend for it and proceed with adjusting
the desired settings fro your new forum. The admin area can be accessed
at:
http://yourdomain.com/ipb/admin/
and the login will look as shown on the image below:
You can use the admin login details you have chosen during the installation to login.
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