Please a simple 1,2,3 idiot guide

[thunter]

I want to set up a forum here in the uk and have never done it before but am quite used to this setup but I don't know what to do after I pay for it I think I have to register a Domain name and upload it to a web hosting company that has mysql and the phpb aswell as Apache? in their setup but how much space will I need to purchase from them for a forum that will have small coin images on it and about 100 members and could someone help me get it setup? :rolleyes:

[Wayne Luke]

Okay. Here is what you have to do:

1. Find a good host that provides the services that you need. There are many mentioned in the Web Hosting forum on this site. Their machines do not have to be in the UK for you to use them so find one that fits your needs an budget. You need to have the following tools on your account:
Email
FTP
SSH (shell access)
PHP
MySQL
Webserver

2. Purchase a domain name either through the hosting provider or a registrar like www.godaddy.com or www.enom.com.

3. Update your domain name's records to point to your hosting provider. The hosting provider will provide that for you. If you purchase a domain through the hosting provider, they will set it up for you.

4. Purchase vBulletin. You can then either install it yourself using the steps outlines in the vBulletin User's Guide (http://www.vbulletin.com/manual) or purchase installation from us and one of our technicians will have it installed and running within 48 hours and often times much less.

If you have any specific questions please feel free to ask.

[thunter]

Wayne Thankyou very much for taking the time and clearing that up for me I know where to start now I'll keep you posted.

[JayS]

After going through the process above and having one of your techs set this up how technically savy do you need to be to keep it up and running?

If I have someone design a website will your technician then integrate it (the vbulletin forum) to the desired placement within the site?

Thanks

J

[Steve Machol]

It depends on what you want to do. If it's set the way you want it, then it basically runs itself. Almost everything ccan be done via the web-based Admin CP.

Also our installation services is for the default forum. We do not provide any customization services.