setting up forum MySQL

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phpnewbie1985
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setting up forum MySQL

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Ok i have donwloaded phpBB2 and want to run my own forum on my site, however, when i go to configure it is says i need to create a database for it first. How do i create a database for it? im sorry im new to PHP. I have done everything but the My SQL bit...

Many thanks for any help given

Chris
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Has your host already created a database for you that you know of - if so you could use that (some hosts only allow you one anyway). Otherwise, do you have access to phpMyAdmin or another tool for administering a MySQL database? If you're not sure you should check with your host.

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Yeh i get one with my host, i did a php check page on my site and it says that i have it installed. but how do I go about settin gup the database for the forum?

Chris
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Well, do you only have the username and login in details to allow you to connect to MySQL. Are you allowed multiple MySQL databases or just the one? Do you have access to phpMyAdmin (uses PHP to administer MySQL databases but otherwise totally separate entity from PHP itself)?

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