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?
• How do I fix this "ALTER TABLE smf_smileys ORDER BY LENGTH" error I am getting?
• Why am I getting all these errors in Windows?
• Why does MySQL 4.1.x passwords not work?
• What is installer/package manager FTP path?

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Installing and Upgrading

• Introduction to installing
• Installing

• Requirements and recommendations
• Converting
• Change log

• Upgrading
• Patching