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Support CenterYour SMF database name was originally created during the programs installation. This information is usually not needed during routine work as the vast majority of settings and features can be handled within the SMF administation section. However, if you ever need to work directly with the database, particularly when troubleshooting, you will need to know Read More >
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How to install a new theme in SMF 2.0
When working with your SMF community forum website, you will work hard to make it stand out. The most popular way to customize the site is to install a new theme, sometimes called a template. Themes and templates come in many different styles, so you may need to try a few to decide which is Read More >
How to edit the footer in SMF 2.0
Does the footer area of your website seem like wasted space? If you would like to add some links or images to your footer area, you can do so by editing the template in your SMF admin dashboard. You can also remove the links and version number as well, giving you some more space. While Read More >
Changing your logo in SMF 2.0
Customizing your community site can set you apart from other sites that use the default setup. You may want to replace your title with your own custom or company logo. This article explains how to replace the ehader title with your own logo using the SMF administrative dashboard. How to edit your logo in SMF Read More >
How to remove the SMF logo from your header
In the default theme, SMF has its own logo located in the upper right hand corner of the screen. This stays even if you add your own custom logo, which appears in the upper left hand corner of the screen, replacing the title text. If you decide you do not wish to keep the Simple Read More >
How to change the header title in SMF 2.0
Changing the header title of your board is usually one of the first changes people usually make to customize your board. This helps give your site a bit of identity and can help set it apart from other websites. A good title can also help with your site’s Search Engine Optimization, known as SEO. Follow Read More >
An overview of an SMF forum community
Before deciding if the SMF forum software is for you, let us take a quick overview of how SMF, and community forum software in general, works. This will allow you to make a decision on whether this type of software is right for your website. Install The first thing you will need to do is Read More >
Setting SMTP settings in SMF 2.0
SMF has the ability to send emails out to its users. You can send them out via the default php mail or you can use SMTP protocol. To set up SMTP for SMF , simply follow the instructions below. How to set SMTP settings Log into your SMF admin dashboard. From the entry page, click Read More >
How to edit group permissions in SMF 2.0
Editing user permissions is a simple, but important task for administrators. When you have a large group of users or members, you may want to divide them up into groups. These groups may have different permissions allowing the members different access to specific areas, or allowing them to do specific things. However, you may want Read More >
How to ban a member in SMF 2.0
Part of maintaining a happy and thrivign community online includes dealing with unsavory members. These may be fake members that were set up for spam purposes, or they may be regular members that do not wish to adhere to your community’s standards of conduct. Below is a set of instructions that explain how to ban Read More >