Creating Forums

[richm8026]

Hello all, how are you?? I'm new to PHP and was wondering if I actually have to use MySQL to do Forums and Add Numbers to how many posts have been made and what the last post was. If anybody can answer it's much appreciated :happysad:

 

[Smith6612]

Welcome to x10 richm8026! I'm doing good

Yes, forum software such as SMF or phpBB require a MySQL database, along with x10's Intermediate PHP level which you can get for free. To get started, create a database in cPanel for the forum to use. Apply for Intermediate PHP at http://www.x10hosting.com/account starting that you are going to start up a forum, and then either use Fantastico to put in the forum software OR you can upload your own software via FTP/cPanel. Afterwards, just run the script installer, put in the correct information, and you're all set. Doing all of this only requires a web browser and maybe an FTP program.

 

[DeadBattery]

Welcome to x10Hosting, richm8026!
As Smith said, you need to request Intermediate PHP first; login at http://x10hosting.com/login with your forum username and password (for these forums) and when selecting Intermediate PHP, use "Advanced PHP Scripts" as a reason. (It has always worked for me )