What is XMB?
XMB is a free, open-source forum software that offers a feature-rich and highly customizable forum solution. It is known for its speed and simplicity, allowing users to create and manage online communities easily. XMB supports a variety of forum management features, including powerful user permissions, user profiles, and various plugins to extend its functionality.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easily. Please, follow the steps below to install XMB Forum:
Step 1. Log in to your cPanel account.
Step 2. In the Software and Services section, click on Softaculous Icon.
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 on the XMB link that appears.
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, if you want to install this in a subdirectory (e.g., example.com/forum), enter the directory name. Otherwise, leave it blank to install in the root directory (e.g., example.com).
Step 7. Enter the following details under the Site Settings section:
- Site Name: Name of your forum, such as Technology Forum.
Step 8. Under the Admin Account section, enter the following information:
- Admin Username: Your new XMB 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, notifications, etc.
Note: Copy the admin username and password to Notepad. You will need those to access the admin area of your XMB forum later.
Step 9. 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.
