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what directory do you save a smiley pack in? i have saved it INSIDE the images/smiles folder but when i try to upload them, it does not show in the dropdown menu.
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It's in the right place.
Try re-uploading the pak file or copying the contents to a new notepad/wordpad file and uploading that.
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Post by bellmaster4 »

when you save it do you have to put for instance:

smiles.pak

or just:

smiles

??
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It has to have .pak at the end. The bit before can be whatever you like.
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Post by bellmaster4 »

i have changed it to a .pak file:

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P.S: i have a free website not paid.
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bellmaster4 wrote: P.S: i have a free website not paid.

It needs to be uploaded to the server. Have you done that or is it in the smilies folder on your PC?

Most free hosts don't give you upload access so you won't be able to do this.
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Post by bellmaster4 »

my forum is hosted my 'forumer' and can be found here:

http://powerpix.forumer.com
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You have no FTP access to upload the pak or the smilies.

You can try asking them if they'll do it.
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whats an FTP access?
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The ability to upload.
You can't do that on forumer. You would have to get paid hosting. Then you can add whatever smilies, templates and MODs you like.
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Post by bellmaster4 »

Kevin Clark wrote: The ability to upload.
You can't do that on forumer. You would have to get paid hosting. Then you can add whatever smilies, templates and MODs you like.


sorry, another question, how do i upgrade to paid?

(i'm a newbie forumer)
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You need to find a host that suits your pocket and has php and MySQL.
You can google for php hosting or ask on
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/
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Post by bellmaster4 »

if i begin to pay for a forum, do i have to start all over again or can i transfer it over somehow?

(sorry for asking so many questions lol) :oops:
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Most don't give you a backup (the users and posts) and some will charge for it.

As you only have 4 users and 20 posts you might as well start a fresh.
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Post by bellmaster4 »

yes thank you, what free hosting company is the best?
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