PhpBB

phpBB is open-source bulletin board software, an internet forum package using the PHP scripting language.

Install
Before installing phpBB, it is recommended to peruse the configuration options for Apache, MariaDB/MySQL, and PHP as well.

Use flags
Especially important is to enable PHP support for by installing  with the   USE-flag, as well as to enable database support via the   USE-flag.

Creating a database
Refer to MySQL/Startup Guide and MySQL/Guide for detailed instructions.

{{RootCmd mysql> create database if not exists  for SSL installs) should now bring up the phpBB introduction page with overview and install tabs, which will guide through the rest of the installation process (assuming the package is installed under  ).
 * mysql -u root -p
 * output=

{{Important|1=The forum will be accessible to administrators only, until the  directory is removed or renamed (provided that the package lives under  .}}