Adding hacks?

[HarryHood]

how do i do this? thanks

Hacks are the instructions.

nm just read wlukes.

Originally posted by mrlister
in files where you see <?php or just <? put it in a something.php file and upload it. no chmod required. then edit the templates from the vB control panel (if the hack requires it) and then jsut run the file.

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Originally posted by mrlister
Well you gotta help him out more then that. I was just like him a month ago.

in files where you see <?php or just <? put it in a something.php file and upload it. no chmod required. then edit the templates from the vB control panel (if the hack requires it) and then jsut run the file. Most hacks have different ways of installing and they all inlcude help.

What do you say??? :eek:

Installing Hacks 101

Installing most hacks will not require any knowledge of PHP or MySQL. They will require patience, and time. You don't want to rush things.

1. Download the hack.

2. Follow the instructions included. Most come with good instructions that enable you to install easily. Make sure you do this in the order specified and how things are explicitly laid out.

3. I recommend installing hacks on a test copy of your forums. This can be as simple as copying the vBulletin files to another directory and pointing them to the same database or as complex as a separate installation.

Note on CHMOD:
Whether or not you have to CHMOD your files is dependant on your Host. Most run PHP as a module so you do not have to do this but some do. If you try to run something and get a 500 error then most likely you need to CHMOD it. Ask your host for assistance here.