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FAQ / Support
Having problems? Have a question about how to use our free phpBB forum hosting service? You will find various resources where you can find help below.
What is ForumsLand.com?We offer different online services, but our primary service is free forum hosting.
How much does it cost to set up phpBB forum?
It is absolutely free to setup your own phpBB forum through ForumsLand.com! There are no hidden fees and there never will be!
How to make a forum?
You can make a forum at make a forum site by completing mandatory fields.
How is ForumsLand.com's service free?
ForumsLand.com is free and can remain free through small advertisements displayed on the top of every page on your forum and on the bottom of the show thread pages. We make money through these advertisements, which therefor lets us pay for the hosting and provide the many services we offer.
What software does ForumsLand.com use?ForumsLand.com uses the latest version of phpBB bulletin board, the top free forum software.
What is the URL to my phpBB bulletin board? Your phpBB bulletin board can be access using the addresses: http://YourForumName.forumsland.com
May subdomain name contain the "-" (hyphen)? Yes.
Do you offer FTP access?We do not offer FTP access at this time. However, images can be uploaded from your browser so FTP access is not necesarry.
Can I change the color, logo, style, images on my phpBB bulletin board?
Yes, these features are fully customizable via the Admin Control Panel on your board. Go to http://YourForumName.forumsland.com/admin
Can I install modifications on my phpBB bulletin board?Yes and no. You cannot edit the code of any of the files but you can edit all of your board's templates, letting you customize it all you want in the look and feel standpoint.
May subdomain name contain the "-" (hyphen)? Yes.
Will ForumsLand.com put any pop up or activex install ads on my phpBB bulletin board?No. There will be no pop up or activex install ads.
Will my free forum ever be deleted?You forum can and will be deleted if it violates the Terms of service. All new forums where the administrator has not logged in within 7 days of creation will be automatically deleted. Forums with no post activity within 90 consecutive days will also be considered inactive and deleted.
How much disk space do you offer for my free phpbb forum? ForumsLand.com offers unlimited disk space 100% free of charge.
How much bandwidth do you offer for my free phpBB forum? ForumsLand.com offers unlimited monthly bandwidth 100% free of charge.
Are avatar uploads allowed on my phpBB bulletin board?Yes.
Are custom emoticons allowed?Yes.
How many skins / templates are available for my free phpbb forum?Currently there are over 300 pre-installed skins / templates available.
Can I add a new skin / template to my free phpbb forum? No.
How do I install a new template for my phpBB bulletin board? All templates are available for install from your free phpBB forum Admin Control Panel, under Styles Admin/Menu/Install Styles.
Is it possible to backup database? No.
My question wasn't answered on this page, where can I get help?For more information regarding the administrative syntax, consult the phpBB support documentation. See also free forum hosting news, or you can contact us via contact form.
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