phpBB 3 Tutorial

phpBB is one of the most widely used free discussion board scripts. This free and very powerful piece of software is easy to install and administer and allows flexibility in terms of design and organization. With SiteGround phpBB hosting package you can use all phpBB features.

With the release of the phpBB 3 branch this free discussion board has became even more popular. A lot new functionalities have been added. Basically it is a whole new application and not an upgrade of the old release. If you would like to use the old version phpBB 2, take a look at SiteGround's phpBB 2 Tutorial.

Fortunately, there is an option to convert a phpBB 2 forum to phpBB 3 retaining all the content and currently registered users*.

phpBB 3 Tutorial includes:

• How to install phpBB 3 on your hosting account: automatic installation via Fantastico and manual installation;
• How to administer phpBB 3;
• How to install phpBB 3 templates;
• How to install a language pack in phpBB 3;
• How to manage users and groups in phpBB 3;
• How to convert your forum from phpBB 2 to phpBB 3*;
• How to create a backup of phpBB 3 forum database;

All our resources are being constantly updated and improved to make sure SiteGround continues to offer the best phpBB hosting package with the richest set of features for every phpBB-powered website.

*SiteGround is the only hosting provider to offer professional conversion from phpBB2 to phpBB3 for your forum website.

You may use this tutorial for your own use. You may not distribute it in any form without the express permission of the publisher. You may provide a link to the publisher's web site, where this tutorial can be used from. This tutorial is provided free of charge and without any warranty of any kind.