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{{#if: {{{1|}}}|{{#ifeq: {{lcfirst:{{{1}}}}}|upgrade|The extracted files from the large upgrade pack must be uploaded to the same directory the forum is located, such as /forum/, so that all the files will overwrite the corresponding previous version on the server.|SMF can be uploaded to the site root, or to a directory on the site, such as www.yourdomain.com/forum}}|SMF can be uploaded to the site root, or to a directory on the site, such as www.yourdomain.com/forum}} | {{#if: {{{1|}}}|{{#ifeq: {{lcfirst:{{{1}}}}}|upgrade|The extracted files from the large upgrade pack must be uploaded to the same directory the forum is located, such as /forum/, so that all the files will overwrite the corresponding previous version on the server.|SMF can be uploaded to the site root, or to a directory on the site, such as www.yourdomain.com/forum}}|SMF can be uploaded to the site root, or to a directory on the site, such as www.yourdomain.com/forum}} | ||
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Revision as of 08:50, 23 June 2011
This common text is used in both the install and upgrade articles. 1 numbered parameter, the possible values are:
- install (default)
- upgrade
Extract and Upload the Install Archive
Once the install archive has been downloaded, it will need to be uploaded and extracted before the installer can be executed. There are two methods for this step. The method used will depend on the tools available with the control panel supplied by your hosting service. Please ensure you upload in binary if using an FTP client.
SMF can be uploaded to the site root, or to a directory on the site, such as www.yourdomain.com/forum
Uploading Before Extracting
Some control panels have the ability to extract an archive, such as cPanel. This allows for hassle free uploading and extraction of the archive. Once the archive is uploaded, select the extract option to extract the archive to the desired location.
Extracting Before Uploading
If extracting abilities are not available inside the control panel, the archive can be extracted before uploading. Generally, right-clicking the archive and selecting the "Extract All" option will work. The directory structure should be retained when the install archive is extracted, so all files and directories are in the correct places.
