Installing XenForo

[Bob_R]

OK, Brogan I am now a licensed customer.

My site already exists on vBulletin, so FileZilla will not let me create the directory/URL that I will want XenForo to take over.

Can you please explain Step 2 to me. --> http://xenforo.com/help/installation/

 

[Paul B]

The error is related to the first one.

Contact the developer for support with it.

 

[Bob_R]

Doubt, I'll be getting an answer as someone else a month in a half ago had the same problem with vBulletin 4.2.1 (I have 4.2.2) and he didn't receive an answer for a fix.

Should I just unstall his add-on?

While I have you here:

Should I close Vbulletin prior to import?
Should I close XenForo prior to import?
Should I close both prior to import?

Thank you.

 

[Paul B]

Uninstalling may be the best option if the developer isn't responding.

When importing, you don't want either database being written to, so closing both is prudent.

 

[Bob_R]

Ok, my import is done. I've rebuilt the search engine. I've done the redirection.

Now

Rename my vbulletin /forums to say /OLDforums and rename the Xenforo directory to /forums

Please advise.

Thank you!

 

[Paul B]

Simply rename the directories within your FTP application.

Then update the Board URL in the ACP.

 

[Bob_R]

How can I set it up so me, Admin, can see board while closed to everyone else?

I'm getting the Sorry, we're currently unavailable. Please check back later. on my browser.

Thanks!

 

[Paul B]

Log in.

Admins can use the forum while it is closed.

 

[Bob_R]

Yeah, stupid me. Thanks bro.

 

[Bob_R]

You pointed me to a wonderful guide, written by you, on how to set permissions http://xenforo.com/community/resources/implementing-permissions-across-multiple-user-groups.358/

In other words, a Super Mod should be Registered in User Group/Primary and a Super Mod (only) in Secondary User Groups?

How would I move all users to the Registered group as their primary. One by one?

 

[Paul B]

They should all be like that anyway but if necessary you can use the batch update users function.

 

[Bob_R]

Thanks.

I had a private Staff forum. But, it's not there. Any suggestions, ideas?

TY.

 

[Paul B]

Check the node/user group/user permissions.
Node visibility. Whether it is set as a private node.

Importing requires a lot of checking and setting up to ensure everything is correct.

 

[Bob_R]

Found it. Thanks again for all your help. I appreciate it!