Care should be taken when copying and pasting using the "Select All" option in xml install files associated with mods for phpbb3 as quite often the pasting will add a line break to the part being copied. Always ensure that where ever this happens, you backspace in order to remove the line ...

So you have decided to set up your own forum and in the process of elimination, you have chosen to do it using phpBB software. Congratulations. As you are visiting this site that has become obvious but this little tip relates to any forum software you may desire to use so go ahead and implement it. ...

The are many strategies that apply to hacking phpBB boards but one that is not mentioned and probably the most IMPORTANT of all is this; When ever you decide to add hacks or mods (same thing) to your board, always make sure you are 100% alert. This is something that in more than 8 years of hacking/m...

This is a common problem but one that is easily solved. It is related to the language used when you installed your original board where there are 2 different english language versions. en and en_us For some images and buttons to be viewable in a newly installed style you need to have a directory cal...

Through out this site you will be able to find tutorials for a number of phpBB related setups. Some of the Tutorials will actually fall into the category of mods/hacks however, that will only be the case where I feel that such a mod/hack, is worthy of being included. Such a case is the Profile on Le...

With the end of life and support from phpbb.com for phpBB2, phpBB-Tutorials will not be including any Tutorials for that version of phpBB. If you wish to find tutorials for phpBB2 I suggest you visit phpBB Hacks Tutorials In the meantime, if you are still running a phpBB2 board, I suggest you read t...

By far and away the best software available to carry out this task is phpBB3 Website Integration Framework by Highway of Life. Highway of Life is a member of the phpbb development team and the process used in this mod is the same as used on phpbb.com so we know that it works and works well. You can ...

The answer to this question is yes. The reason for doing so is because phpBB2 has been officially retired by the phpBB developers and if there are any security issues that may arise in the last version of phpbb2.0.23 these will not be patched by the developers. There could of course be other develop...

All of the phpBB files that you will use, with the exception of the images of course, can be opened and edited with most any text editor. This is a good thing since it means you don't need expensive software, it is a bad thing in that it suggests to many people that Notepad is a suitable choice. Whi...

As you install your phpBB and customize it with new hacks, add-ons, templates, etc. you will find yourself uploading/downloading your phpBB files quite a lot. A dedicated FTP application is an indispensable tool that will likely save you considerable time and effort. Here are afew tools to get you s...