Questions from a newbie

[Beroean's Creed]

I'm a complete newbie but want to start a forum (articles /discussions) for a select group of like minded individuals and I'm not a techie.
so please excuse questions that reflect that.
when I purchase Xenforo does the monthly fee include the URL / hosting?
is there a launch command when I have completed the header and layout?
I want the members to have the option to be anonymous ....possible?
If I have a VPN on my computer will that cause any issues with Xenforo?

Thanks for any help

 

[M@rc]

when I purchase Xenforo does the monthly fee include the URL / hosting?

Yes if you want a sub domain and choose XF Cloud. You can buy your own domain and use that instead.

is there a launch command when I have completed the header and layout?

You can create a new style and disable it for non-admins, then go live with it when you're ready.

I want the members to have the option to be anonymous ....possible?

Will need an addon.

If I have a VPN on my computer will that cause any issues with Xenforo?

It shouldn't.