How do I allow newly registered users to create threads and post without it going through a mod?

Post by **KevC** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:38 pm

Not really. The database is the important bit. That will have all your forums and permissions etc in it. You're going to upgrade that anyway.

kaptanjak · Post by **kaptanjak** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:44 pm

Okay, so can I just go into my server and delete the entire file then just upload and unzip 3.1?

Post by **KevC** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:46 pm

You should unzip on your computer and upload the whole folder. Not all servers are configured to unzip the correct hierarchy on the server side.

kaptanjak · Post by **kaptanjak** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:14 pm

Okay, I just deleted all the old files and uploaded the new ones. Now when I go to my website (556files.com) there's this page that says "Introduction Welcome to phpBB3!" What do I do from here?

Lumpy Burgertushie · Post by **Lumpy Burgertushie** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:52 pm

you have to run the database_update.php file before your site will work.

556files.com/install/database_update.php in your browser.

let it run, keep clicking the continue button until it gives you a success message.
then delete the folder named install and you are done.

robert

kaptanjak · Post by **kaptanjak** » Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:41 am

Okay, got it. I went ahead and renamed the install folder install.BAK just in case I need to do a reinstall somewhere in the future. Is that okay?

Lumpy Burgertushie · Post by **Lumpy Burgertushie** » Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:16 am

sure, that is up to you.
however, renaming it and letting us all know is not very secure.

I would delete it. If you ever need it ( not much chance of that ) you can always just upload it again from the copy you have of phpbb on your computer.
I see your board. good work.

robert

kaptanjak · Post by **kaptanjak** » Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:27 am

I wasn't aware of that. I renamed it so it's all good.

Thanks!