---- Installation Manual for WoltLab Burning Board 2.3.6 ----


Follow these steps to install the script correctly:

1) Extract the Zip Archives
Extract the Zip Archive to your local hard drive.

2) Upload the complete "wbb2" folder
You should now have a "wbb2" folder on your hard drive. Upload all its content to where on the server you would like to install wBB2. The upload is usually done by FTP, so you will need a FTP Program like WSFTP or CuteFTP. The Transfer Mode should be "Auto Detect".

3) Server Rights
If your server is a UNIX-based system, you need to setup writing rights (CHMOD) to the following folders:
/attachments
/images/avatars
/acp/lib
/acp/temp
/cache/templates
/cache/templates/acp
/cache/******

and files:
/acp/lib/config.inc.php
/acp/lib/options.inc.php
 
You can change the rights by using the CHMOD command. You can either implement it by directly typing it in a console or by using the option in your FTP program.

4) Starting the Installation
Point your browser to the following address: https://www.your-domain.com/wbb2/acp/setup.php
At this point, you must select whether you would like to setup a new installation or update from older version. After pressing "Continue", you get to a page where you must enter the information needed to access your database. It is recommended you use 1 in "Number of this Forum". However, if you already have installed other wBB, you need to change this number.

Then press "Submit" and continue the installation.

5) After the Installation
After the installation is completed, you should go through the settings in the Admin Control Panel. The General Options are particularly important.