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Fresh Install for IntegraMOD 1.4.2
What to do before and during Installation

Abbreviations used in this documentation:

xxxxxx = wild card pattern .. those who are used to it its like "*" in most OS's
CHMOD = name of command to change file permissions
www.yoursite.com = to be replaced with the name of your web site
ACP = Admin Control Panel

Requirements:

In order to install IntegraMOD on your host server, you will require...

1) A database source, which is MySQL3, MySQL4, or MySQL5 compliant.
If you also have editing features like PHPMyAdmin - this may be helpful but not essential.

2) A host server with PHP Scripting 4.x or 5.x

3) A server space of at least 50Mb
You may wish to consider more if you plan on providing;
- Multiple styles
- File storage
- Pictures
- Attachments

Install:

For those used to previous versions of IntegraMOD, you will find we have greatly improved the install process. For those new to IntegraMOD, Welcome to the best Pre-modded phpBB package available.

1) As part of the improved install process, we have tried to make upload and permission setting as easy as we can. You will need to know what type of server system you have, in order gain maximum use of the install shortcuts we have made.

For WINDOWS Servers - Most windows servers do not have an ability to unzip files on the server; however they also have a different way of handling permissions making a part of installation easier.
- Perform tasks a and b, then move on to Task 2

For UNIX/LINUX based servers that do not have the ability to decompress zipped files - with these you have the most to do on the install, the bulk of which is letting each file upload through your ftp, and then setting individual CHMODs as described below. Do not despair though; your efforts will be rewarded.
- Perform tasks a, b and e, then move on to Task 2

For UNIX/LINUX based servers that do have the ability to decompress zipped files - newer versions of these servers have their own file managers and control panels. The most popular is CPanel. Using instructions below you can use file manager to upload the zip and unpack it, which will automatically set the CHMOD file and folder Permissions.
- Perform tasks a, c and d, then move on to Task 2

a) Download the latest IntegraMOD install zip from http://www.IntegraMOD.nl/ or from http://sourceforge.net/projects/phpbbintegramod/.

b) Unzip the package into a folder on your local PC then Upload the files with an FTP program into the "public_html" or a sub directory (e.g. /forum/) on your web server

c) Upload the Install zip file complete, with an FTP program or File Manager into the "public_html" or a sub directory (e.g. /forum/) on your web server. DO NOT unzip it before it goes to your server.

d) In your File Manager or via a command prompt unpack the install zip. If system allows it, CHMOD permissions will be in tact. Check against the file settings described in section e if you wish. CLICK HERE for more on how to unzip using CPanel.

e) Using an FTP program or file manager, set the following CHMOD permissions to the files and folders on your server;

Chmod list:

Directory or file naam

CHMOD settings
before install

album_mod/upload 777
album_mod/upload/cache 777
album_mod/upload/med_cache 777
album_mod/upload/otf 777
album_mod/upload/wm_cache 777
backup 777
cache 777
cgi-bin/nuffload.cgi 666
cgi-bin/tmp 777
chatspot/chatspot_config.php 666
chatspot/config.php 666
chatspot/logs 777
config.php 666
files 777
files/thumbs 777
images/avatars 777
images/smiles 777
includes/cache_tpls 777
includes/def_auth.php 666
includes/def_icons.php 666
includes/def_qbar.php 666
includes/def_themes.php 666
includes/def_tree.php 666
includes/def_words.php 666
includes/phpbb_security.php 666
language/lang_xxxxx/lang_extend_xxxxx.php 666
language/lang_xxxxx/lang_faq.php 666
language/lang_xxxxx/lang_faq_attach.php 666
modules 777
modules/cache 777
modules/cache/explain 777
pafiledb/cache 777
pafiledb/cache/data_global.php 666
pafiledb/cache/templates 777
pafiledb/images/screenshots 777
pafiledb/uploads 777
profilcp/def 777
profilcp/def/def_userxxxxxx.php 666
profilcp/functions_profile.php 666
templates/xxxxxx/sub_templates.cfg 666
var_cache 777

Unzipping in CPanel!

- To make life much easier, Open CPanel for your domain, and click on File manager.
- Then you will be presented with your server.
- Go to the public_html folder or /forum_folder/ you wish to used.
- Click on upload file, and select you IntegraMOD pre-zipped download.
- You should find uploading much faster as it is only dealing with one file.
- Once uploaded you should see the zip file on screen. if not, refresh the page.
- Click on the text name of the zipped file and you will see on your right a list including 'Extract folder contents'.
- On clicking this, a new window will open and quickly you will see the file unpack in seconds.
- As file and folder permissions were already set in the zip they should be transferred to the items on your server.

2) Create an empty Mysql Database

3) Create a mySql Database User and assign their password

4) Add user to the Database with ALL privileges

5) Using your web browser:-
Visit the location where you uploaded the files with the addition of "install/install.php"
(without the quotes)
e.g. http://www.yoursite.com/forum/install/install.php

6) Fill out the necessary information in the installation page and click on 'Start Install'
- (be sure that the information you specified are correct - wrong information can result to your forum not accessible or nothing is displayed when it is accessed).
- You will now see a page progress down the screen as it sets up your database. At the end you will see a bar to press to complete the installation. DO NOT click (Task 8) this until you have performed Task 7.

7) Delete the directory "install".
Do not just rename this directory. It is mandatory that this directory be deleted.

8) Once the install folder has been deleted click on 'I deleted the install directory...'
After this you must fill in the required fields in your profile.
9) You must enter information on every field with a red star.

10) Click on Submit at the bottom of the page. Your profile has now been updated. Click on the Home link at the top of the page and you will see your forum.

Also at this time - Change the permissions on config.php AND includes/phpbb_security.php to be 644.

Directory or file naam CHMOD settings
after install
config.php 644
includes/phpbb_security.php 644



11) If at any time you are logged out of your Forum, log in using the Administrator details you filled in on the very first installation screen.

Congratulations!
You have completed the first part of the installation process.
You will still need to check your Administration Control Panel to set up your system the way you want it.

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Now you have a good install.
Now go to Page 2 to continue setting up!

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