Help:Message board forums

Message board forums are discussion forums that integrate open source phpBB 3.0 software into MediaWiki. They are an alternative to the older wiki-style forums that are based on the DPLforum extension.

What features do message board forums have?

 * Uses Wikia login -- no separate login is required to use message boards
 * Supports wikitext -- link to wiki pages using normal syntax and styles
 * No need to sign your posts with ~ - the poster name is shown on the left side of the message
 * Automatic page numbering and archiving
 * Planned support for most normal phpBB functions

How do I get these forums on my Wikia?
Message board forums are in beta testing and still have some bugs, particularly in the administrative functions. They are not yet ready for full production use, and are not installed by default.

You may test these new forums at: http://inside.wikia.com/forum/

If you have tried the Inside forum and are willing to test it on your wiki, with the understanding that you may encounter bugs that make it difficult to use, administrate, or customize, please contact us.