How do i run a test site?

[ninjashadow80]

Hey All

I have a vbulliten site i pay for already. Is there a way without paying for anotehr vbulliten to setup sort of a test site where i could try themes out before actually putting them on my main site. This way incase i make a mistake?

Thanks for your help

[Marco van Herwaarden]

You can setup a second board in a directory named 'testvb' and password protect the directory against public access.

[grecostimpy]

...Or you can set up a test board on your computer using easyphp.

I actually phase my rollouts, first test out on EasyPHP, then a "live" server test version as Marco stated, then rollout to the live board.

if you can't apply a password to your testvb, you can simply deactivate users registration, and just not publicise the url...

[Marco van Herwaarden]

That is not an official advise nexialys, as you would technically still be breaking the license agreement.