phpBB has a friendly user interface, uses the popular PHP language on the Internet today, and can be used with database systems such as MySQL, MS-SQL, PostgreSQL, and Access/ODBC. Suitable for most websites to build forum systems. The development members of the software come from the open source community and it is an international open source project. Since the project started in June 2000, each development member has adhered to the open source spirit and contributed their own efforts to the stability and usability of the software.
Main features:
Supports popular database servers;
Unlimited number of forums and posts;
Multi-language interface;
Support public and private forums;
Integrated powerful search tools;
There are a large number of templates to support users to implement different forum expression styles;
Supports two secure session mechanisms based on cookie and URL;
There is a security hierarchical management mechanism for users and groups;
Useful functions such as statistics on the number of user posts and user level awards.