Sunday, June 10, 2012
How to install SMF using Fantastico
These is a step by step guide to tesh you how to install Simple Machines Forum (SMF) using fantastico in your Cpanel.
1 - Login Cpanel (Control Panel)
2 - Click on Fantastico.
3 - Select SMF from the list given.
4 - Click on "New Installation".
5 - Choose the domain name from the drop down menu (note - only if you have subdomains or addon domains).
6 - Choose the directory you want SMF to reside under (note - only if you want to install it in a directory type the directory name, otherwise leave it blank for the root folder).
7 - Fill in the admin username (most people use "admin" but feel free to choose any username) and the password
8 - Choose the nickname under which you'll be posting and fill in your email address.
9 - Fill in all other necessary fields required.
10 - Click install - on the next screen click finish installation (if there are no errors) and you're done.
Possible errors -
warning directory exists "images" - solution - login via FTP or Cpanel->File Manager naviagate to public_html and delete the directory - then start over -
warning file exists ".htaccess" - solution - login via FTP or Cpanel- >File Manager naviagate to public_html and delete the file - then start over.
I hope this was helpful. Drop your comments
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