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Welcome to the Simple Machines Forum Online Documentation!

Simple Machines aims to provide you with the best support possible. We have developed a 3 step process to answer your questions.

Step 1: Search

Step 2: FAQ

Step 3: Documentation

If that doesn't work, we have a backup plan: the community forum

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I install SMF	How do I install a theme
Why does it say I removed my copyright	How do I donate to SMF
I deleted myself	What makes the sky blue
I think I have been hacked	What makes the green grass grow

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Documentation

Get an introduction to Simple Machines Forum. Learn what SMF is and what we are about.

Installing SMF

Server Requirements	Using Webinstall	Converting from another forum
Obtaining SMF	Installing	Client Requirements
Uploading SMF	Upgrading

Using SMF

As a regular user

Getting started	Profile	Bulletin Board Code (BBC)
Registering	Logging In	Profile
Posting	Personal Messages	Bulletin Board Code
Searching	Help	Memberlist
Calendar

As a moderator

When to moderate	How to communicate forum policy	Modifying Posts
Deleting Posts	Moving Topics	Merging Topics
Splitting Topics	Warning	Moderation Log

Main

Packages	Reports	Maintenance
Settings	Security	Banning
Permissions	Groups

Configuration

Packages	Reports	Maintenance
Settings	Security	Banning
Permissions	Groups

Forum

Packages	Reports	Maintenance
Settings	Security	Banning
Permissions	Groups

Member

Packages	Reports	Maintenance
Settings	Security	Banning
Permissions	Groups

Maintenance Controls

Packages	Reports	Maintenance
Settings	Security	Banning
Permissions	Groups

More Admin Documentation

Packages	Reports	Maintenance
Settings	Security	Banning
Permissions	Groups

Developing SMF

Learn to develop customizations for your SMF. Then visit the Customization Site to share them with others.

• Function database
• Global variables
• Coding Guidelines
• Package SDK