PairSIM is a software installation manager that makes downloading and managing popular software easy. You can use PairSIM to install phpBB, a web forum bulletin board software. Use phpBB to create bulletin boards pages and forums for your website. For more information, check out the phpBB features page.
Note that this tutorial uses PairSIM, which is a web hosting add on. When this add on is enabled, your account is charged a monthly fee..
Follow these simple steps to install phpBB using PairSIM.
phpBB Installation with PairSIM
Choose the tutorial that reflects your ACC interface type:
Not sure what the difference is? See Which ACC Interface Am I Using?
If you are using the Legacy Interface:
- Log in to the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
- In the left sidebar, click PairSIM and click Software Installation Manager in the drop-down
- If you have not yet enabled PairSIM, do so now by clicking Enable Software Installation Manager
- Under “Software Available for Installation,” click the phpBB link
- Enter the required information:
| Version | Select the version of phpBB that you prefer. |
| URL | Select the domain name from the drop-down and enter the desired extension in the box. |
| Database | A database will be created for your phpBB installation. If you want to name your database, click Advanced Options and then enter the name in the open box. |
| Admin E-Mail | Enter the email that will be used for admin purposes. Information regarding this installation, such as your phpBB credentials, may be sent to this address. |
- When finished, click Install phpBB
If installed successfully, a page will appear telling you that your phpBB installation was successful and show some information about your installation. - When finished, click Return to Software Installation Management.
This will return you to the “Software Installation Manager interface,” which will now show your currently installed software. phpBB should now be shown in the “Currently Installed Software” section.
If you are using the New ACC Interface:
Follow these simple steps to install phpBB using PairSIM.
- Log in to the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
- In the top navigation bar, click Hosting
- Click the Software button
- If you have not yet enabled PairSIM, do so now by clicking Enable Software Installation Manager
- In the “Software Available for Installation” section, find phpBB and click its Install button
- Enter the required information:
| Version | Select the version of phpBB that you prefer. |
| URL | Select the domain name from the drop-down and enter the desired extension in the box. |
| Database | A database will be created for your phpBB installation. If you want to name your database, click Advanced Options and then enter the name in the open box. |
| Admin Email | Enter the email that will be used for admin purposes. Information regarding this installation, such as your phpBB credentials, may be sent to this address. |
- When finished, click the Install phpBB button
If installed successfully, a page will appear telling you that your phpBB installation was successful and show some information about your installation. - When finished, click the Return to Software Installation Management button
This will return you to the Software Installation Manager interface, which will now show your currently installed software. phpBB should now be shown in the “Currently Installed Software” section.
After Installation
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