Introduction to installing

Installing SMF is simple. Here are the basic steps:
 * Check the Server Requirements to make sure your system has what it needs to run SMF. If you are unsure, you can attempt the install -- the SMF Installer will report anything it finds missing.
 * Install
 * Know your Database
 * Download the most recent version of SMF
 * Upload Files to your Server
 * Set File Permissions
 * Run the SMF Installer

Frequently Encountered Problems
Sometimes issues arise when installing SMF, the most common issues are listed below:
 * How do I fix this "Installer unable to find language files" error I am getting?