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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 | |
| 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 |
As an administrator
Main
| Administration Center | Support and Credits | News and newsletters |
| Packages | Security |
Configuration
| Features and Options | Security and Moderation | Server Settings |
| Current Theme | Themes and Layout |
Forum
| Boards | Posts and Topics | Calendar |
| Search | Smileys and Message Icons | Attachments and Avatars |
Member
| Membergroups | Permissions | Members |
| Registration | Ban List | Search Engines |
Maintenance Controls
| Forum Maintenance | Generate Reports | Forum Error Log |
| Moderation Log |
More Admin Documentation
| SMF Terminology | Performance Enhancements | Building Your Community | |
| Security Tips |
Developing SMF
Learn to develop customizations for your SMF. Then visit the Customization Site to share them with others.
