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Support => General Support => Topic started by: Seldom Fail on February 20, 2012, 09:27:59 pm
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General Support FAQ
Many questions that are asked can be answered by checking the guides in our Guides Index (http://support.createaforum.com/7/guides-index-21912/)
Q: How do I change the URL of my forum?
A: There is currently no option to change the URL of your forum while still retaining the .createaforum.com subdomain however you can purchase a domain from a domain registrar and park it on your forum.
Information/setup is in Admin>Domain Manager.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the Domain Manger if you have not purchased a domain name AND followed all the steps.
Q: How do I change my forum's name
A: Admin > Forum Settings > Forum Title
Q: How do I delete my forum?
A: Delete every post on the forum and set it in maintenance mode, this will trigger forum removal whenever a sweep is done.
Q: How do I put my forum into Maintenance Mode?
A: Admin > Forum Settings > check "Enable Maintenance Mode" > Save
Q: How do I upload Smileys to my forum?
A: Uploading Smileys is an Upgrade Option.
Q: Can I use the smileys that are here at Support?
A: How to use the smileys you see here at support (http://support.createaforum.com/create-a-forum-codes-and-support/new-smileys-for-your-forum/msg288/#msg288)
Q: I use a .tk or .co.nr url and I keep getting logged out of my forum. Why?
A: If you have cloaking or masking turn ON you will have problems with your forum. Turn off cloaking or masking.
To use a .tk domain without cloaking, follow this guide (http://support.createaforum.com/7/%28%28guide%29%29-free-tk-domain-w-nameservers-%28with-pictures%29/)
Q: Can I change some of the images ? (new post, no new post, etc.)
A: Admin > Style Manager > Customize Images
Q: How do I put a banner on my forum?
A: Admin > Layout Settings > Theme Settings > Logo Image URL
Put the direct link to the image in the box.
Q: How can I center my banner?
A: Admin > Style Manager > Headers/Footers
In your header put: <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="YOUR BANNER IMAGE URL" alt="" /><div>
Q: How do I change the theme on my forum?
A: see: How to Put a Background on Your Forum (http://support.createaforum.com/guides-and-tutorials/%28guide%29-how-to-change-your-style/)
Q: Where can I get skins/styles?
A: see the Style Support (http://support.createaforum.com/style-support/) section of the forum
Q: How do I stop Guests from Viewing Boards?
A: Admin > Boards
Modify Boards you do not want Guests to see: Uncheck Guests
Q: Can I use my own rank images?
A: See here: How to use your own Rank Images (http://support.createaforum.com/guides-and-tutorials/%28guide%29-using-your-own-rank-images/)
Q: How do I change the time on my forum?
A: Admin > Features and Options: Look for Overall Time Offset
Use this option to specify a time difference (in hours) - Negative and decimal values are permitted
Q: How do I add Quick Reply?
A: Enable Quick Reply (http://support.createaforum.com/guides-and-tutorials/how-to-add-quick-reply/)
Q: How do I email all Members
A: News and Newsletters guide (http://support.createaforum.com/7/%28guide%29-admin-cp-news-and-newsletters/)
Q: How do I add Mods to my forum?
A: You can't add Mods to your forum yourself. However, you can suggest one be added via the Suggestions Board (http://support.createaforum.com/suggestions/)
Q: How do I make somebody Admin or Moderator on my forum?
A: Set a member as a Admin/Global Mod/Board Mod (http://support.createaforum.com/guides-and-tutorials/how-to-set-a-member-to-admin-global-moderator-board-moderator/)
Q: Where can I get a shoutbox?
A: Add A Shoutbox (http://support.createaforum.com/guides-and-tutorials/how-to-put-a-shoutbox-on-your-forum/)
Q: What do I do if my forum is taken over by another Admin:
A: CreateAForum Policy: If you give others Administrative access you do so at your own risk.
We do not get involved in inner-forum battles/take overs. You will have to deal with this
on your own with the member(s) involved.
Q: A code I put on my forum messed it up
A: Check here (http://support.createaforum.com/5/code-messed-up-your-forum-check-here-first%21/msg3678/#new)
Q: How to I remove the censor on my forum?
A: The only way to remove the censor completely is to purchase Ad Free Credits. The censor is required by advertisers and is in place because the advertisements are a big source of income for the forum management.