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<h1>phpBB 3.3.x Install</h1>

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<li>Upload all the files contained in this archive (retaining the directory structure) to a web accessible directory on your server or hosting account.</li>

<li>Change the permissions on config.php to be writable by all (666 or -rw-rw-rw- within your FTP Client)</li>

<li>Change the permissions on the following directories to be writable by all (777 or -rwxrwxrwx within your FTP Client):<br />

<code>store/</code>, <code>cache/</code>, <code>files/</code> and <code>images/avatars/upload/</code>.</li>

<li>Click the <strong><em>INSTALL</em></strong> tab, follow the steps and fill out all the requested information.</li>

<li>Change the permissions on config.php to be writable only by yourself (644 or -rw-r--r-- within your FTP Client)</li>

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<p>If you experienced problems or do not know how to proceed with any of the steps above please read the rest of this document.</p>

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<li>A webserver or web hosting account running on any major Operating System with support for PHP</li>

<li>Oracle</li>

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<li>The following PHP modules are required:

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<li>json</li>

<li>(The <code>ext/</code> directory</li>

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<li>Browse to <code>/install/app.php/update</code></li>

<li>Read the notice <em>Update database only</em> and press <strong>Submit</strong></li>

<li>Delete the <code>install/</code> directory</li>

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<a name="prereq"></a><h3>5.i. Requirements before converting</h3>

<a name="conversion"></a><h3>5.ii. Converting</h3>

<p>Please note that this conversion process may take quite some time and depending on your hosting provider this may result in it failing (due to web server resource limits or other timeout issues). If this is the case, you should ask your provider if they are willing to allow the convert script to temporarily exceed their limits (be nice and they will probably be quite helpful). If your host is unwilling to increase the limits to run the convertor, please see this article for performing the conversion on your local machine: <a href="https://www.phpbb.com/kb/article/offline-conversions/">Knowledge Base - Offline Conversions</a></p>

<p><strong>http 500 / white pages</strong> The conversion is a load-heavy procedure. Restrictions imposed by some server hosting providers can cause problems. The most common causes are: values too low for the PHP settings <code>memory_limit</code> and <code>max_execution_time</code>. Limits on the allowed CPU time are also a frequent cause for such errors, as are limits on the number of database queries allowed. If you cannot change such settings, then contact your hosting provider or run the conversion procedure on a different computer. The phpBB.com forums are also an excellent location to ask for support.</p>

<p><strong>Missing images</strong> If your default board language's language pack does not include all images, then some images might be missing in your installation. Always use a complete language pack as default language.</p>