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<h1>Install</h1>

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<a name="quickinstall"></a><h2>1. Quick install</h2>

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<a name="require"></a><h2>2. Requirements</h2>

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<a name="update"></a><h2>4. Updating from stable releases of phpBB 3.1.x</h2>

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<a name="convert"></a><h2>6. Conversion from phpBB 2.0.x to phpBB 3.1.x</h2>

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<a name="postinstall"></a><h2>7. Important (security related) post-Install tasks for all installation methods</h2>

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<a name="anti_spam"></a><h2>8. Anti-Spam Measures</h2>

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<p>Like any online site that allows user input, your board could be subject to unwanted posts; often referred to as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forum_spam">forum spam</a>. The vast majority of these attacks will be from automated computer programs known as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spambot">spambots</a>. The attacks, generally, are not personal as the spammers are just trying to find accessible targets. phpBB has a number of anti-spam measures built in, including a range of CAPTCHAs. However, administrators are strongly urged to read and follow the advice for <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/support/spam/">Preventing Spam in phpBB</a> as soon as possible after completing the installation of your board.</p>

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