If you get a small plan from @MichaelCee , I'm sure he can also lend you a hand
Basically just get a server with apache/nginx, php, mysql, create a database and extract the vanilla forum zip into your public_html directory (or /var/www/html if running raw).
Almost the same way you would setup your wordpress website, just that instead of wordpress, use vanilla forum zip file.
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@nwnuyhs said: I know that lowendscript use vanilla Forums ,can you tell me how to install it?
@Ympker said: If you get a small plan from @MichaelCee , I'm sure he can also lend you a hand
@somik said: Basically just get a server with apache/nginx, php, mysql, create a database and extract the vanilla forum zip into your public_html directory (or /var/www/html if running raw).
I started by trying to set up a LAMP stack and Vanilla on a Hetzner VPS. My attempts bogged down in composer, which kept showing multiple errors. I have extensive notes.
If any of you guys want to hold my hand through a current Vanilla install from source on Debian sid with Apache and MariaDB and PHP, that would be great!
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@somik Thanks for your kind suggestion! Docker is great! Nevertheless, before going with Docker, I want to try Debian sid and possibly NetBSD-current as well.
@Not_Oles said: @somik Thanks for your kind suggestion! Docker is great! Nevertheless, before going with Docker, I want to try Debian sid and possibly NetBSD-current as well.
From what i see in the docker repo, the installation for the github version is complicated, but can still be replicated on local. So good luck with that
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@nwnuyhs should you be trying one of these, please let us know how it went.
[back in the days the simple unzip install was the official installation method]
@nwnuyhs should you be trying one of these, please let us know how it went.
[back in the days the simple unzip install was the official installation method]
Kinda sad it got discontinued. As old as it is, I am happy PHPbb is still being actively developed.
@nwnuyhs should you be trying one of these, please let us know how it went.
[back in the days the simple unzip install was the official installation method]
Ya, i was summarizing @Ympker reply. Turns out vanilla forum is depricated from the official site. Only the github docker deployment is still available...
@nwnuyhs should you be trying one of these, please let us know how it went.
[back in the days the simple unzip install was the official installation method]
Kinda sad it got discontinued. As old as it is, I am happy PHPbb is still being actively developed.
phpBB is one of the oldest forums i have used. It was fun to use and had those weird addons that gave badges, shop and... right... post to host! Be active in the forums and get free shared hosting
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@Not_Oles said: @somik Thanks for your khttps://lowendai.com/gestion! Docker is great! Nevertheless, before going with Docker, I want to try Debian sid and possibly NetBSD-current as well.
Thanks for your help ,I have installed finished.
and thanks lowendtalk and lowendspirit bring me much inspiration
@nwnuyhs should you be trying one of these, please let us know how it went.
[back in the days the simple unzip install was the official installation method]
Ya, i was summarizing @Ympker reply. Turns out vanilla forum is depricated from the official site. Only the github docker deployment is still available...
@nwnuyhs should you be trying one of these, please let us know how it went.
[back in the days the simple unzip install was the official installation method]
Kinda sad it got discontinued. As old as it is, I am happy PHPbb is still being actively developed.
phpBB is one of the oldest forums i have used. It was fun to use and had those weird addons that gave badges, shop and... right... post to host! Be active in the forums and get free shared hosting
So its EOL now !
how LES and other will update the stuff?
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So its EOL now !
how LES and other will update the stuff?
Probably either switch to the github fork or fix it themselves as issues pop up.
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@somik said:
phpBB is one of the oldest forums i have used. It was fun to use and had those weird addons that gave badges, shop and... right... post to host! Be active in the forums and get free shared hosting
True. I also recommend phpBB.
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Probably any shared hosting with Softaculous should be able to install it with one click.
There's also this guide: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-install-vanilla-forum-on-ubuntu-20-04
If you get a small plan from @MichaelCee , I'm sure he can also lend you a hand
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Basically just get a server with apache/nginx, php, mysql, create a database and extract the vanilla forum zip into your public_html directory (or /var/www/html if running raw).
Almost the same way you would setup your wordpress website, just that instead of wordpress, use vanilla forum zip file.
If you want information, feign ignorance reply with the wrong answer. Internet people will correct you ASAP!
It’s OK if you disagree with me. I can’t force you to be right!
Back in March I had a go at installing Vanilla from https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla.
I started by trying to set up a LAMP stack and Vanilla on a Hetzner VPS. My attempts bogged down in composer, which kept showing multiple errors. I have extensive notes.
If any of you guys want to hold my hand through a current Vanilla install from source on Debian sid with Apache and MariaDB and PHP, that would be great!
@MichaelCee Are you up for it?
@nwnuyhs How is your install going?
Thanks!
I hope everyone gets the servers they want!
Have you tried https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla-docker
Just install docker, clone the repo and run
docker compose up -dfrom the folder with docker-compose.yml fileIf you want information, feign ignorance reply with the wrong answer. Internet people will correct you ASAP!
It’s OK if you disagree with me. I can’t force you to be right!
@somik Thanks for your kind suggestion! Docker is great! Nevertheless, before going with Docker, I want to try Debian sid and possibly NetBSD-current as well.
I hope everyone gets the servers they want!
From what i see in the docker repo, the installation for the github version is complicated, but can still be replicated on local. So good luck with that
If you want information, feign ignorance reply with the wrong answer. Internet people will correct you ASAP!
It’s OK if you disagree with me. I can’t force you to be right!
I believe they have stopped publishing official releases some time ago:
Community ones are still available: https://open.vanillaforums.com/discussion/39557/vanilla-2024-016-open-source-release
(there may be other links as well)
@nwnuyhs should you be trying one of these, please let us know how it went.
[back in the days the simple unzip install was the official installation method]
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Kinda sad it got discontinued. As old as it is, I am happy PHPbb is still being actively developed.
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Ya, i was summarizing @Ympker reply. Turns out vanilla forum is depricated from the official site. Only the github docker deployment is still available...
phpBB is one of the oldest forums i have used. It was fun to use and had those weird addons that gave badges, shop and... right... post to host! Be active in the forums and get free shared hosting
If you want information, feign ignorance reply with the wrong answer. Internet people will correct you ASAP!
It’s OK if you disagree with me. I can’t force you to be right!
Thanks for your help ,I have installed finished.
and thanks lowendtalk and lowendspirit bring me much inspiration
I use ccpanel to deploy it
and the vanilla use the version V3.3
here is my website : https://lowendai.com/
Vanilla Forums v3.3 downlaod:https : https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla/releases/tag/Vanilla_3.3
I like how your posts on NL and NS didn't mention that you had come to LES asking for help, or credit the users here who advised you
So its EOL now !
how LES and other will update the stuff?
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Probably either switch to the github fork or fix it themselves as issues pop up.
If you want information, feign ignorance reply with the wrong answer. Internet people will correct you ASAP!
It’s OK if you disagree with me. I can’t force you to be right!
Are there any better alternatives to Vanilla?
Some alternatives that are still supported in 2025:
(post dressed up with AI)
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We're using Flarum for Hosting Forums
First idea was Vanilla, but it's dead and Discourse is too much hassle.
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True. I also recommend phpBB.
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I never understood why someone would intentionally choose Vanilla other than it's what OGF uses. It's crap.
My pronouns are like/subscribe.
What software would you choose?