XF 1.5 How do you install on a VPS?

[BrandonT800]

Hello,
I'm really confused and frustrated because I can't figure out how to install XenForo on a VPS server. I've put the application in the root folder on the FTP access with the password and username all provided in the email. The website uses cPanel. I have a dedicated IP right now (until I feel like the website should go live, I won't use a domain). My issue is when I go to the dedicated IP on my web browser, I get a "404 page not found" or a "Sorry! If you are the owner please contact the hosting provider" message. This message isn't from Xenforo either it's from the hosting provider. I currently use Hostek as my hosting provider. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Paul B]

You say you uploaded the files to the root folder - is that the public_html (or equivalent) directory?

I suspect where you have uploaded the files is not the correct location for where the domain resolves.

I advise using a basic php info file to determine where that is - you can just keep moving that file in the file system until it resolves.
You can create one using this:

<?php

phpinfo();

?>

Then name it something like test.php and append that to the URL to see if it resolves.
So for example, you would enter mydomain.com/test.php in your browser address bar.

 

[BrandonT800]

Okay,
my dumb self bought the wrong service! I just got it transferred over to what I actually needed, and will try to see if I can figure out how to install XenForo on that. I bought an enterprise type thing with more confusing setups and all that. I'll reply back if I need any help.

 

[Mouth]

I'll reply back if I need any help

Perhaps the installation service @ https://xenforo.com/purchase/ or 3rd party services for server config and XF install @ https://xenforo.com/community/forums/third-party-services-offers.42/ might be a good investment for you.

 

[BrandonT800]

Perhaps the installation service @ https://xenforo.com/purchase/ or 3rd party services for server config and XF install @ https://xenforo.com/community/forums/third-party-services-offers.42/ might be a good investment for you.

Thank you! I figured out the installation process, and have Xenforo successfully running on my new server. Thanks for the thought though.