phpBB3 Styles

How to install a new phpBB3 template

For the purpose of this tutorial we will install the "AZ_Retro  v1.0.1" template on our forum. You can find a big database of styles at the official phpBB website, as well as in the paid phpBB templates collection by TemplateMonster.com.

Once you have downloaded your template, you have to upload it to your account. The files of your new style must be uploaded in a new folder under the "styles" directory. In our case, we will make a "retro" folder and upload the content in it. A correct phpBB3 style must have the following directories/files in it:

• contrib
• imageset
• template
• theme
• style.cfg

After you have uploaded the files of the new style, you should login to the Administration Control Panel. Next, click on the "Styles" tab.

Now click on the Install link next to the new template - "AZ_Retro". On the new page, select the "Make default style" option and click on the [Submit] button.

Now you can click on the "Board index" link at the top right corner of your screen and you will see the newly installed template applied to your forum!