How to install mods?

[MAdotcom]

Hi

I'm very new to all of this but I am trying to learn as fast as I can. I know this is a super noob question but I can't seem to find the answer. In order to have a functioning mod added to my forum do I need FTP access or a way to save/upload the zip file to the server?

TIA

[venom2124]

you need to be able to upload the files that require uploading and then import the xml file in the admincp.

So yes you need FTP access or you would have to go to your web host and upload the file through your file directory.

[MAdotcom]

Nice I think I get it...

So I need to download the mod to my pc and upload the XML file in the admin cp. Then what? It installs to the server and it becomes functional once I enable it?

Thank you for the quick response!

[venom2124]

it depends on the product. Some products are just the product file so all you have to do is goto the Admincp and click on plugins and products then click on manage products.

It will then bring up your products goto the bottom of the page and click add product.

next page will allow you input the file location and then click import

It will load it and you should now be able to get to the settings for the mod in the options section.

Now if it is a mod that has a zip file. You extract the files to your computer. Just like the way that you upload your forum files most of them have an upload folder. So upload those files to your web server and then follow the previous product loading steps. You will also need to pay attention to some of them since some mods require you to change template coding to get them to work properly.

hope this helps

[MAdotcom]

That helps me a ton. Thank you so much for your help I really appreciate it!!!

[venom2124]

No problem I remember being in the same boat.

[MAdotcom]

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