How do I get a free YaBB Forum?

Just visit the sign up page: Here and enter your email and the name of the board you want. Your board will then be created at the location http://www.yy2.com/name/yabb.pl

Whats the catch?

No catch, the boards are funded by the banners on them.

I just created a board, what are my login details?

Your login details will be emailed to the email you entered when you signed up for the board.

Is there a limit to the amount of traffic/posts I can have?

Nope !

Is there a limit to the amount of traffic/posts I can have?

Nope !

Can I make money from my forum?

Yes, there is a link in the admin section on how to do it. Just follow that link and they will supply you with banners, popups and you can add to your forum and they will send out a check every month.

How do I edit my forums template?

Login to the admin area and look down the menu on the left. There will be an option that says 'edit forum template'.

How do I edit my forums style sheet?

Login to the admin area and look down the menu on the left. There will be an option that says 'edit forum style sheet'.

How do I make other members moderators/admins?

Login to the admin center, go to edit boards. There is a moderator column there, just type the username in and click modify.

Can I have private/password protect forums?

Yes, To do this go to the admin area, create a new member group, then create a new category and select the membergroup you wish to allow access to. Then create a board within that category. This will become you private board.

Can I access the perl files on YaBB?

No, they can cause the server trouble if edit incorrectly.

Do you offer upload space?

Yes, you may upload your own images and files.

Do you offer remote file linking?

Yes.

How do I link to my uploaded files?


To link to an image, use <a href="http://www.yy2.com/image.pl?image=yourforumname/filename">Click</a>
To embed an image on your a YY2 forum, use [img]http://www.yy2.com/image.pl?image=yourforumname/filename[/img]
To use your image on any other kind of forum, use [url=http://www.yy2.com/image.pl?image=yourforumname/filename]Click[/url]

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