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In this tutorial, you will learn how to install MyBB in Softaculous, using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans. The free and open-source forum software MyBB powers thousands of interesting, lively, and distinctive online communities. MyBB is versatile and adaptable software that can be used for various purposes. It may be utilized to create online communities, knowledge-sharing platforms, support forums, and more.

This tutorial assumes you have cPanel and have logged in.

Installing MyBB from Softaculous

This demonstration assumes you already have Softaculous open.

1. “MyBB” can be found under the “Forums” dropdown list, so expand this menu and select it from the list.

Install MyBB From Softaculous - Softaculous Dashboard

2. Once you click “MyBB” – You will be taken to the Overview Page to view more information about this software.

Install MyBB From Softaculous - MyBB Install

For Quick Install

3. Click “Quick Install” from the Install tab. The next two boxes require information on your selected Domain and Directory. The Directory is relative to your Domain and should not exist. e.g. To install at “http://mydomain/dir/”, type “dir”. To install only in “http://mydomain/”, leave this empty.

4. Fill in your Admin Account details and click “Install”.

Install MyBB From Softaculous - Quick Install

For Custom Install

3. The “Custom Install” process is similar: Select the option from the “Install” tab. Under “Software Setup”, choose your Protocol, Domain, and Directory, which should be empty. If you have multiple Domains on one account, you can select where you wish to install them.

Install MyBB From Softaculous - MyBB Custom Install

Note: The Directory is relative to your Domain and should not exist. e.g. To install at “http://mydomain/dir/”, type “dir”. To install only in “http://mydomain/”, leave this empty.

4. Set the Site Name, Board Name, and Board Email here. Next, fill in your Admin Account details and select the Language. You can change these later from the software’s Admin Panel.

Note: These details can be changed at a later stage.

After Quick and Custom Installations

5. After clicking “Install” in both processes, the software will be installed, and you can view your new site by clicking on the Installation Link.

That’s it, your new MyBB installation will be ready to use.

You’ve reached the end of the tutorial. Now you know how to install MyBB from Softaculous.

Additional Information:

Best Uses for MyBB

MyBB, previously known as MyBulletinBoard, is a versatile forum software that can be used for various purposes, including:

Building Communities

The main purpose of MyBB is to facilitate the creation of online communities and discussion forums where members can interact, exchange ideas, and find others who share their interests. To promote community engagement, the software offers tools that include user registration, member profiles, private messaging, and mutable user groups.

Support Forums

Many companies and organizations utilize MyBB to create forums for customers to post queries, find help, and exchange troubleshooting advice. It enables businesses to offer a forum where people can support one another and obtain assistance from authorized representatives.

Knowledge Sharing

Within a certain industry or area, MyBB can be a forum for collaboration and exchanging knowledge. Users can share skills and expertise, pose queries, and trade information on various interesting subjects in forums that are categorized and subdivided to be specific.

Comments and Suggestions

MyBB forums often collect user comments, ideas, and feature requests. By setting up specific forums where consumers can provide feedback, report errors, and suggest new features, businesses, developers, and product owners can enhance their goods and services based on this customer input.

Online Communities

You can also use MyBB to establish fan clubs and online communities centered around particular pastimes, interests, or fandoms. Whether it’s a hobbyist group, a sports team, a TV show, or a fan forum, MyBB offers the resources to encourage conversation and foster social community among participants.

Educational Forums MyBB can be used in an academic environment to set up discussion boards where instructors and students can communicate outside the classroom. It can be used as a forum

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