Thread: Bought vBulletin, Hosting, then hit a roadblock..

Hi, I decided to take action and buy vBulletin so I wouldn't wait any longer getting my forum started.

I know some html, but never got to uploading an actual site. I just bought hosting at hostgator as well.

I've read tutorials, but just can't grasp it . Can someone lend a hand?

Ok, I'm pretty sure I went through the basic process right.

Then when it came time to install the script by entering /install/install.php behind the site address it says "error 404 - page was not found".

So I must of missed something.. I might just have to give both companies a call tomorrow.

By chance, would anyone know what the problem could be?

I've had the site hosted for a few weeks, but just started trying to install the forum a couple days ago.

It's my first time uploading a site/forum so that's why I can't go further into detail. Since I really have no idea what's wrong.

I thought it would be easy for me!

Thanks for replying to my post and trying to help.

I will contact both hostgator and vbulletin asap and see if they can get it solved. I'll let you all know how it goes...

sounds like a simple mapping problem ... you've uploaded the files to the wrong location and aren't addressing it correctly via the web. Check to make sure you are uploading to the root location designated by your host company.