Everything you need to install, configure and run APBoard – explained in full, even for complete beginners.
Everything you need to install, configure and run APBoard on your server. Whether you are completely new to server administration or an experienced developer – you will find the right starting point here.
If you have never administered a server before, start with What you need and then follow the Docker installation guide. Docker is the easiest way – you don’t need to manually configure PHP, Apache or a database.
APBoard runs in isolated containers. PHP, Apache and the database are set up automatically. No manual configuration, no version chaos.
Classic installation directly on a Linux server with Apache, PHP and MariaDB. Well suited for shared hosting or if you already have a configured LAMP stack.
| Page | What you’ll find there |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | Server, domain, SSH – what you need to have and know before installation |
| Installation with Docker | Full step-by-step guide: install Docker, clone repository, configure .env, start |
| Installation on LAMP | Classic installation: upload files, create database, configure Apache, web installer |
| .env & config.php | All configuration options in detail: database, SMTP, admin account, security |
| Getting started | First login, set up forum structure, create categories and boards |
| Update APBoard | How to update to new APBoard versions (Docker and LAMP) |
| Troubleshooting | Common problems and their solutions |
APBoard v3 is open source (GPL-3.0). You can find the source code and all releases on GitLab:
gitlab.apboard.de/app/apboard3
Under Releases you’ll find the current release ZIP (for LAMP installation) as well as the option to clone the repository (for Docker installation or developers).