What is MyBB?
MyBB is a free and open-source forum software that enables users to create online communities with ease. It is highly customizable and feature-rich, offering users options like themes, plugins, post moderation, private messaging, and more. MyBB has a robust admin panel that simplifies managing forums, and it's known for its ease of use, making it a popular choice for forum owners.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easily. Please, follow the steps below to install MyBB Forum:
Step 1. Log in to your cPanel account.
Step 2. In the Software section, click on Softaculous Apps Installer.
Step 3. cPanel will redirect you to the Softaculous interface.
Step 4. On the left side, locate the Forums category. Click on it and then select MyBB.
Step 5. Click on Install
Step 6. Fill in the necessary fields under the Software Setup section:
- Choose Installation URL: Choose the appropriate protocol/domain. Inside the "In Directory" field, should you want to install this in a directory, i.e., example.com/directory, enter the directory name. Otherwise, leave it blank to install in the root directory (e.g., example.com).
Step 7. Under the Board Settings field, enter the following information:
- Site Name: Enter the name of your website, such as My Website.
- Board Name: Name of the forum.
- Board E-mail: The e-mail address of the forum.
Step 8. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin Username: Your new MyBB username (for security reasons, do not use the "administrator" or "admin" username).
- Admin Password: Use a strong password.
- Admin Email: Your e-mail address. It is helpful for admin account password reset, notification, etc.
Note: Copy the admin username and password to Notepad. You will need those to access the admin area of your MyBB forum later.
Step 9. Choose Language: You can choose the language of your MyBB forum. The default language of MyBB is English.
Step 10. Advanced Options: Leave this section as is unless you want to change the database name or enable automated backups. Please note that frequent backups may consume a lot of disk space.
Finally, scroll down to the end of the page and click on Install.
