Phpbb Created But Can't Get Back Into Admin

[shelwriter]

I created my forum today and must have done something wonky in it.

 

When I go back to CPanel to make changes as the admin - it takes me to the forum page, but there's no link at the bottom anymore that says to go to the admin page!

 

Also, I tried to log in using my adming name and password. I couldn't get in. I requested a new password and that won't work.

 

Did I screw up?

 

Shel

[TCH-Don]

You do not need to go to cpanel to access the admin

normally you goto the forum and login

then you see the admin login link at the bottom.

 

When I install something like this I write everything down in a notebook.

Since I seldom remember the details like user/password

 

How sure are you of the user / password?

 

One thing you might try is in cpanel > MySql

create a new user and add it to the database.

[shelwriter]

Thanks Don -

 

I am VERY sure of the username and password. I tried the MySql and created a new user and password. Still can't get in.

 

My forum is at: http://www.thecorpwriter.com/forum

 

I couldn't figure out how to change the name and stuff either. And I'd like to add a text graphic at the top and remove the PHPBB graphic.

 

Help!

[shelwriter]

Don -

 

I just registered as a new person. No problem.

 

I still can't get in as my original profile which I assume contains the Admin permissions so I can change things.

 

I asked for a new password and it gave me one. It won't work either.

 

Shel

[TCH-Dick]

You need to change user_level from 0 to 1. That account will now have admin privileges. You can contiue to use that account or log in to the admin panel and assign a new password to the original.

[shelwriter]

Dick -

 

I can't change the user level from 0 to 1 because I can't get back into the admin panel. Plus, I dont't know how to do that.

 

I cannot log in as the admin at all!!!!

 

How do I fix this? Please help. Thanks!

Shel

[TCH-Dick]

I'm sorry, I should have gone into more detail. Here are all the steps you need to do this. Sorry if they seem over simplified, but you never know who might read this.

 

Register a new user(or use a current account with a known password).

 

Go to phpmyadmin.

 

Open the database for your board and select phpbb_users.

 

Select the Browse tab.

 

Find the user you wish to use.

 

Select the Edit icon next to it.

 

Then change user_level from 0 to 1.

 

That account will now have admin privileges.

 

You can contiue to use that account or log in to the admin panel and assign a new password to the original.

[shelwriter]

Dick -

 

I'm sorry!! I still need more help. Where is the phpmyadmin at?

 

Where's the database for my board?

 

I'm plain ill-equiped to do this kind of stuff, but I'm a fast learner. I'm sorry!

 

Shelle

[TCH-Dick]

Look in your cPanel under databases. When you open phpmyadmin your database will be listed on the left. If you have more than on DB then select the one you want from the dropdown. Then just follow the earlier directions.

Good luck Thumbs Up

[shelwriter]

Okay!! Got it! Bless you!!!

 

Since I've got you, can you tell me how to change the headers and stuff? I was able to change the small description but it still says ******

 

And I want to change the graphic at the top left from PHP.. to my own text graphic. Can you help?

 

Thank you!!!

Shel

[TCH-Dick]

I was able to change the small description but it still says ******

On the Admin page

under General Admin

select Configuration

and change Site Name

 

And I want to change the graphic at the top left from PHP.. to my own text graphic.

replace templates/subSilver/images/logo_phpBB.gif with your own image

 

You also might want to take a look at phpBB.com, they have a great section on working with styles.

[shelwriter]

Dick!

 

Bless your heart! i'm still confused, but thank you for pointing me to the forum about well - - FORUMS! (grin)

 

I have asked my question there and didn't even have to start a new thread! Aren't you proud? I saw where you got your info. Posted my question right in there.

 

Thank you!!!

 

Shelle

[TCH-Dick]

I actually don't have a forum on my site anymore, but I used to run phpBB. I do feel your pain though, it can be alot of work to get some forums to look and act the way you want them to. If you search the forums here for phhBB you will see some of the common issues that others have. I also spent alot of time at phpBB.com and phpbbhacks.com to find answers. If you get stuck don't hesitate to ask for help here, a second set of eyes always helps.

 

As for your logo just rename your image to logo_phpBB.gif

then crank up your ftp program and navigate to

/your_forum_directory/templates/subSilver/images/

then replace logo_phpBB.gif with your image.

 

If you don't have a ftp program then you can upload it via FileManager in cPanel.

[shelwriter]

Dick -

 

I did what you said. I think I navigated to the right place. I deleted the logo_phpBB.gif (looked at it to make sure). I uploaded, via the CPanel, my renamed (logo_phpBB.gif) and it isn't showing up.

 

What did I do wrong?

 

Sorry! I'm a dim-wit at this stuff. You'd think I'd stop trying to do new and completely insane things. Especially when I don't have enough traffic yet to warrant this. But I willl! Working on some big projects right now.

 

Ok, I'm rambling. Thanks Dick!

Shel

[TCH-Thomas]

Off topic but, Shelwriter, I dont know if you know this but...

Your menu isnt working in Firefox.

[shelwriter]

ACK Thomas!! I use Firefox myself and it works just fine.

 

Can you try it again for me? Maybe refresh? I heard somewhere that the latest version of Firefox has some issues.... (sigh)

 

It's some type of DHTM or whatever type it's called, drop-down menu.

 

It it still doen't work, do you know how I can fix it? Thank you for letting me know!

 

Shel

[TCH-Thomas]

I havent a clue why its not working, sorry about that, but here is a screenshot on what happens when mouse is hovering on the menu, with the result that the links can not be clicked..

[shelwriter]

Jikrantz -

 

I think I called you Thomas... Sorry!

 

Thanks for letting me know about this. Major problem!! This is the first I've heard of anyone having issues. I'll check into it. Thanks!

 

Shel

[TCH-Thomas]

Jikrantz -

 

I think I called you Thomas... Sorry!

 

Thanks for letting me know about this. Major problem!! This is the first I've heard of anyone having issues. I'll check into it. Thanks!

 

Shel

No worries, since my name is Thomas Jikrantz.

[shelwriter]

TJ - - Whew! Glad I didn't mess up!

 

Dick - - I got it! Had to CTRL F5 my cache (trick I knew to use but didn't think about). Refreshing didn't help. The phpBB forum is great! Thank you!

 

Rock Sign

[TCH-Dick]

Thumbs Up Glad you got it working!

[TCH-Don]

I am using firefox 9.3 and the menu work fine.

 

It does not work in Opera, but is fine in NS 4.7 thats a switch.

A nice menu.

Can I ask where it came from?