When I install phpBB3, I get the following error messages:

PHP setting register_globals is disabled: NO
phpBB will still run if this setting is enabled, but if possible, it is recommended that register_globals is disabled on your PHP install for security reasons.

HTTP input character conversion: NO
mbstring.http_input must be set to pass.

HTTP output character conversion: NO
mbstring.http_output must be set to pass.

How do I get around this?

In order to correct the above error message, open up a text application like notepad. In there, paste the following lines exactly as it is:


php_flag register_globals off
php_value mbstring.http_input pass
php_value mbstring.http_output pass


Save the file as .htaccess and upload it into the SAME folder as your phpBB3 installation. Some computers may prohibit saving your file as .htaccess. If that occurs, simply upload the file as htaccess.txt and rename it to .htaccess on the server.

If help is needed implementing this .htaccess, please open a support ticket