How to Install MyBB Forum via Softaculous in cPanel?

1. Log into your cPanel account. 
2. In the "Software" section, click on "Softaculous" Icon.
3. cPanel will redirect you to the Softaculous Panel.

4. On the left side of your screen you should locate the "Forums" category. Click on it and then click on the "MyBB" link that will appear.


5. Click on the "Install" button

6. On screen load, click "Install Now"

7. Fill the necessary field under the "Software Setup" field:

  • Choose Domain: If you don't have multiple domains, leave this as it is.
  • In Directory: If you want to install this in a directory, for example example.com/forums, enter the directory name. Otherwise, leave this blank to install in your main domain example.com

8. Enter the following details under the "Board Settings" field:

  • Site Name: Enter the name of your website, such as "My Website".
  • Board Name: Name of the forum
  • Board E-mail: The forums e-mail address



9. Under the "Admin Account" field enter the following information:
Admin Username: Your new MyBB username (for security reason do not use the "Administrator" or the "Admin" username.)
Admin Password: Use a strong password.
Admin Email: Your e-mail address. (Useful for administrator account password reset, notification, etc)

10.  From Choose Language Dropdown, select your preferred language.

11. Under "Advanced Options"

  • Database Name:You can leave this as it is.
  • MySQL Database Prefix: Leave this as it is
  • Auto Upgrade: Leave this as it is
  • Backup Location: Leave this as it is
  • Automated Backups: Leave this as it is
  • Backup Rotations: Leave this as it is



Note: Copy the admin username and password on a notepad because you will need these login details to access the admin area of your MyBB Forum.


Finally, scroll down to the end of page and click on the Install Button.

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