Hello
I just installed phpBB 3 to my domain and I just wanted to ask a few questions before opening it to the public. I have heard a few stories about phpBB not being secure right out of the box, and need some guidance from experienced forum owners.
What changes should I make to the default settings before allowing people to use the board?
Should I use the mail system included with phpBB or should I use SMTP?
My site is about script mods and I need to allow people to upload their mods to the board. I understand that any time you allow people to upload files to your server, security should be a concern. Is there any security measures I should take before turning the upload feature on?
What about images? What should I set for the maximum image file size and dimensions?
This is my first experience with a forum and I am open to all suggestions.
Thanks
Wayne
I just installed phpBB 3 to my domain and I just wanted to ask a few questions before opening it to the public. I have heard a few stories about phpBB not being secure right out of the box, and need some guidance from experienced forum owners.
What changes should I make to the default settings before allowing people to use the board?
Should I use the mail system included with phpBB or should I use SMTP?
My site is about script mods and I need to allow people to upload their mods to the board. I understand that any time you allow people to upload files to your server, security should be a concern. Is there any security measures I should take before turning the upload feature on?
What about images? What should I set for the maximum image file size and dimensions?
This is my first experience with a forum and I am open to all suggestions.
Thanks
Wayne
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