IpbWiki:Install IpbWiki Interface
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IpbWiki Installation
Steps
- Step 1: Install Invision Power Board
- Step 2: Install MediaWiki
- Step 3: Install IpbWiki Core
- Step 4: Install IpbWiki Interface
- Step 5: Configure IpbWiki
Step 4: Install IpbWiki Interface
Download IpbWiki Interface from the downloads section and upload the contents of the upload folder to the root of your MediaWiki installation.
After uploading the files chmod the following files with your ftp software to make them writable
| filename | chmod to apply |
|---|---|
| LocalSettings.php | 777 |
| ipbwiki_config.php | 777 |
| includes/Skin.php | 777 |
| includes/User.php | 777 |
| includes/SkinTemplate.php | 777 |
| includes/EditPage.php | 777 |
| includes/Parser.php | 777 |
Start ipbwiki_interface_setup.php by pointing your browser to the root of your wiki folder, eg http://www.yoursite.com/wiki/ipbwiki_interface_setup.php
IpbWiki Interface now connects MediaWiki to your Invision Power Board, after a few seconds you should see the following screen:
Secure your php files by chmodding with your ftp software to make them no longer writable:
| filename | chmod to apply |
|---|---|
| LocalSettings.php | 644 |
| ipbwiki_config.php | 644 |
| includes/Skin.php | 644 |
| includes/User.php | 644 |
| includes/SkinTemplate.php | 644 |
| includes/EditPage.php | 644 |
| includes/Parser.php | 644 |
Delete ipbwiki_interface_setup.php
All done! When you now go to your wiki you should be able to login with your forum usernames.
Next Step: Configure IpbWiki


