Knowledgebase

1. Downloading PHP-Nuke
2. How to Extract the Files
3. How to Use FTP to Upload the Files
4. Changing CHMOD for Uploads

1. Creating MySql Database and User
2. How to Run the PHP-Nuke Install
3. Final Steps Before Using PHP-Nuke

Downloading the PHP-Nuke Software

1. Visit the PHP-Nuke website and download the software.
2. Save the file to the desktop.
   
   
   
   

Extracting the PHP-Nuke Files to the Desktop

Step 1

1. Open the PHP-Nuke zip file on the desktop.
2. On the left, click Extract all Files.
   
   




Step 2

3. Follow the prompts in the extraction wizard, leave the default directory.
4. A folder for the PHP-Nuke installation will be extracted to the desktop.
   
   
   
   
   

Using a FTP Client to Upload the PHP-Nuke Files to the Web Server

You can view the following tutorials for more information on how to connect to the web hosting server using FTP. FTP web browser, FileZilla, CuteFTP, SmartFTP, wsFTP

Step 1

1. Open the FTP Client.
2. Connect to the web hosting server.
3. Double click to open the public_html folder on the server.
   
   

Step 2

4. Open the desktop folder on the local side of the FTP Client.
5. Double click to open the PHP-Nuke folder.
6. Double click to open the html folder.
   
   




Step 3

7. Select all the files and folders listed. To select all files, click the first folder, hold down shift key and select the last file.
8. Right click and select upload.
9. The files will be uploaded to the public_html folder on the web hosting server.
10. Leave the FTP Client open for the next step.
    
    

Changing CHMOD File Permissions for PHP-Nuke

File Permissions commonly know as CHMOD need to be set at a certain value in order for the software to install and allow uploads. The PHP-Nuke install tutorial will show you how to set the proper file permissions for these files. For more information on setting CHMOD in various FTP Clients read the following tutorial Guide to Changing CHMOD in FTP.

Step 1

1. On the web server right click on the config.php file.
2. Select file permissions or properties.
   
   




Step 2

3. Enter the CHMOD value of 666.
4. Click Ok.
   
   




Step 4

5. Right click on the ultramode.txt file.
6. Select file permissions or properties.
7. Change the CHMOD value to 666.

Step 5

8. Double click to open the modules folder.
9. Double click to open the Forums folder.
10. Double click to open the images folder.
11. Right click on the avatar folder.
12. Select file permissions or properties.
13. Enter the CHMOD value of 777.
14. Click Ok.
15. This will allow members to upload an avatar.
    
    

Creating a MySQL Database and User for PHP-Nuke

Refer to the following tutorial for more information on how to create MySQL database in the cPanel: MySQL Tutorial How to Create a Database and Users

Step 1

1. Login to your web hosting account and access the cPanel.
2. Create a new MySQL Database for PHP-Nuke.
3. Create a name for the database.
   
   




Step 2

4. Create a new MySQL user.
5. Add the user to the PHP-Nuke database you just created.
6. Grant the user all privileges.
7. Write down the name, username, and password you entered for the PHP-Nuke database. The information will be needed later in the installation process.
   
   

How to Run the PHP-Nuke Web Installer

Step 1

1. Type your website URL into the browsers address bar and hit enter.
2. You should see the screen below.
3. Click web installation.
   
   




Step 2

4. You will be presented with the pre-installation check.
5. All messages need to be in green.
6. Any red messages need to be fixed before continuing.
7. Click Next.
8. Read the licensing agreement and click Next.
   
   




Step 3

9. Enter localhost in the Host Name.
10. Enter the username, password and database name created earlier in the tutorial.
11. Click Next.
12. Click Ok on the prompt asking if the settings are correct.
    
    




Step 4

13. Enter a name for your PHP-Nuke website.
14. Click Next.
    
    




Step 5

15. Enter your email address.
16. If you would like to change the admin password do it now or write down the one provided.
    
    




Step 6

17. The installation of PHP-Nuke has successfully finished.
18. Before entering the admin area follow the final steps below.
    
    

Final Steps Before Using PHP-Nuke on Your Website

Step 1

1. Open the FTP Client and connect to the web hosting account.
2. Locate the public_html folder, open if necessary.
3. Right click on the install folder.
4. Click delete and confirm file deletion.
   
   




Step 2

5. Right click on the config.php file.
6. Select file permissions or properties.
7. Change the CHMOD value to 644.
   
   

Congratulations you have successfully completed the PHP-Nuke installation tutorial. You may now login to the admin area of your PHP-Nuke website by typing http://www.yourdomain.com/admin.php. Once there you can start building a creative news content management website.