Forums

Forums and bulletin board systems are a popular means to build communities and help keep people connected without real-time communication methods. There are a number of popular systems that make it possible to establish your own independent forum on the Internet. These guides will help you install your board software of choice on your Linode.

Discussion Forums with FluxBB

Install the simple and lightweight Discussion forum FluxBB on your Linode.

Discussion Forums with MyBB

Configuring the MyBB system for hosting web-based discussion forums.

Discussion Forums with Vanilla Forums

Install the lightweight Vanilla Forums software to power discussion forums on your Linode.

Discussion Forums with phpBB on Centos 5

Configuring the phpBB system for hosting web-based discussion forums on Centos 5.

Discussion Forums with phpBB on Debian 5 (Lenny)

Configuring the phpBB system for hosting web-based discussion forums on Debian 5 (Lenny).

Discussion Forums with phpBB on Debian 6 (Squeeze)

Configuring the phpBB system for hosting web-based discussion forums on Debian 6 (Squeeze).

Discussion Forums with phpBB on Fedora 14

Configuring the phpBB system for hosting web-based discussion forums on Fedora 14.

Discussion Forums with phpBB on Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid)

Configuring the phpBB system for hosting web-based discussion forums on Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid).

How to Install a Simple Machines Discussion Forum (SMF) on Linux

This tutorial will guide you through installing a Simple Machines Forum a flexible (SMF), a small to mid-sized discussion forum that's easy to customize.

How to Install and Run AskBot with LetsEncrypt SSL on Ubuntu 16.04

This guide shows how to Install and Deploy an AskBot Question and Answer Forum with LetsEncrypt SSL.

Launch Discussion Forums with phpBB on Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin)

Configure the PhpBB System for Hosting Web-based Discussion Forums on Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin).