Topic: Need help installing phpBB

[artful]

I have SME 6.5 running.

I am trying to install the latest version of phpBB so that I can start a forum.

When I go thru the install process I get:

phpBB : Critical Error

Could not connect to the database

has anyone successfully installed this on SME?

I have created a mysql user.

If it's better to install a different forum package then your suggestions are very welcome. (but not Xoops)

[thecat]

sure all you have to do is:

create a mysql database

for example: mysql
create database phpbb;

Now you want to grant privileges for that database and a user, for example;
grant all on phpbb.* to phpbbuser@localhost identified by 'phpbbpassword';

exit

Now that the database is taken care off.

Make certain your permission are correct on your phpBB files (I think install folder and install.php and a couple others have to be at least 755 - the readme will let you know)

Then go to your web site ....../phpBB2/install.php and follow the prompts.

Hope this helps

[thecat]

sorry your last step should be goto www.youraddress.com/phpBB2/install/install.php and follow the prompts