Directory Access...

[Fritzjavel]

I to install a forum on a website, but I don't want the forum to be the first that comes up, how could i go about tackling this problem?? I thought of creating a new directory in my main directory(html) and i called this forum, and placed all my forum files in it.. Then i went to my domain.com/install.php like i should, but it says that my forum is not in that directory, so what should or could i do? This is urgent, Thank you...

[Znupi]

You probably have some config file editing to do. If you tell us what forum software you're using maybe someone who uses it might be able to help you. Does it give a 404 error?

[Fritzjavel]

I'm using SMF... and Yes i get a 404 error saying the filing is not located in my directory... Do you recommend another forum software that is free, and my be simpler?...

[Michaelttkk]

another possible solution is, to first test it on the root. upload all the files onto your root folder and then run www.yoursite.com/install.php. If it works then you may try putting all the files into a subfolder/subdirectory like www.yoursite.com/forum/ and then run the install.php from www.yoursite.com/forum/install.php
all the best!

[Fritzjavel]

Okay guys it worked... I feel stupid... Thank you alot Michaelttkk, because after reading what you said, I did it already, then i noticed that the folder that i placed the files in is called Forum not forum, so befor i wrote it as yoursite.com/forum/install.php, but i was suppose to put yoursite.com/Forum/install.php... after doing that everything works fine... TY ALOT!!