Step-by-step guide to installing miniBB Forum
Installing a forum on your website can be a great way to engage your audience and foster a sense of community. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of installing miniBB Forum using Softaculous in SiteWorx. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful screenshots, you'll have your forum up and running in no time.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easy. Please, follow the steps below to install miniBB Forum.
1. Log in to your SiteWorx account.
2. In the Additional Features section, click on Sofataculous. 
3. SiteWorx will redirect you to the Softaculous interface.
4. On the left side, locate the Forums category. Click on it and then on the miniBB link that appears. 
5. Click on Install. 
6. Fill the necessary field, under the Software Setup field:
- Choose Installation URL: Choose the appropriate protocol/domain. Inside the "In Directory" field, should you want to install this in a directory, i.e., example.com/directory, enter the directory name. Otherwise, please, leave it blank to install in your main domain, i.e., example.com.
7. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin Username: Your new miniBB username (for security reasons, do not use the administrator or the admin username).
- Admin Password: Use a strong password.
- Admin Email: Your email address. It is helpful for admin account password reset, notification, etc.
Note: Copy the admin username and password to Notepad. You will need those to access the admin area of your miniBB forum later.
8. Advanced Options: Leave this unless you want to change the database name or take an automated backup. Please, note that creating frequent backups may take a lot of disk space.
Finally, scroll down to the end of the page and click on Install. 
By following these instructions and utilizing miniBB Forum through Softaculous in SiteWorx, you can easily create a thriving online community and enjoy the benefits of connecting with like-minded individuals.
