Tripping at the Starting Line: Files Uploaded, But Only White Screen

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groggydog
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Tripping at the Starting Line: Files Uploaded, But Only White Screen

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What version of phpBB are you using? phpBB 3.3.14
What is your board's URL? https://groggy.dog/zag
Who do you host your board with? DreamHost
How did you install your board? I used the download package from phpBB.com
What is the most recent action performed on your board? Fresh Install
Is registration required to reproduce this issue? No
Do you have any MODs installed? No
Do you have any extensions installed? No
What styles do you currently have installed? N/A
What language(s) is your board currently using? N/A
Which database type/version are you using? I Don't Know
What is your level of experience? New to PHP and phpBB
What actions did you take (updating your board; installing a MOD, style or extension; etc.) prior to this problem becoming noticeable? I tried installing the files on my website by unzipping the folder and uploading the files through my FTP
Please describe your problem. I have tried to confirm that I have all the necessary things on DreamHost, but when I attempted to upload phpBB to my website, all I get is a white screen and nothing else. I'm tripping up at the starting line and Googling for the problem did not seem to help much.
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Re: Tripping at the Starting Line: Files Uploaded, But Only White Screen

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groggydog wrote: Tue Feb 04, 2025 6:06 pm Support Request Template
What version of phpBB are you using? phpBB 3.3.14
What is your board's URL? https://groggy.dog/zag

What actions did you take (updating your board; installing a MOD, style or extension; etc.) prior to this problem becoming noticeable? I tried installing the files on my website by unzipping the folder and uploading the files through my FTP
Please describe your problem. I have tried to confirm that I have all the necessary things on DreamHost, but when I attempted to upload phpBB to my website, all I get is a white screen and nothing else. I'm tripping up at the starting line and Googling for the problem did not seem to help much.
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What's the full url of the root for your board (where the empty config.php resides)?
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janus_zonstraal
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Re: Tripping at the Starting Line: Files Uploaded, But Only White Screen

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Did you extract the files on your computer before uploading?
Did you made a database on the server?
Sorry! My English is bat ;) !!!

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