XOOPS FAQ - XOOPS Web Application System

Welcome to the XOOPS FAQ New to xoops? Start here for a Visual introduction to the features and capabilities of this popular CMS.
What is xoops? maybe you have questions about the System requirements and need advice on How to proceed.
How do I install xoops? check out our Installation guide with advice to make it all go smoothly.
It's gone wrong! I've got a Blank page, strange Error messages, Can't login, Blocks dissapeared, Other faults.
How do I build my site? See our Operations guide and this FAQ section
"It's another problem, not listed here..." Ok, check out our Fault-finding section in the FAQs
"Still lost and can't find an answer, I'll post a question...." NO, FIRST Search this site and click the more results link.

There are still more ways you can find help quickly without waiting for forum answers: Maybe a quick check on Terminology and procedures or an in depth read of our Documentation section for directions on site building and customisation. Come back here often for fast reliable help. Check out the 'Most viewed Q&As' block beneath and become familiar with the xoops FAQ pages.

Categories summary

Here is a list of the top categories and their sub-categories. Select a category to see the Q&As within.

Category	Q&A
HOW TO USE A XOOPS WEBSITE User-help for common site features: Text areas, Cookies and firewall, Forums, News, Downloads, Web links, and User menu.	82
Text areas	9
Cookies and firewall	5
Forums	22
News	12
Downloads	15
User menu	8
ALL ABOUT XOOPS:- BASIC QUESTIONS ANSWERED. Entry-level- especially for the newcomer: Terms and Definitions. Installation & Beginner's first steps. Dealing with error and faults.	174
Terms and Definitions.	55
Installation & Beginner's first steps	81
Dealing with error messages, faults and debugging.	35
ADMINISTRATING AND BUILDING A XOOPS WEBSITE. Practical advice on: The Administration Interface, Upgrades, Security and Backups, Modules, Themes & Stylesheets	124
Upgrades, Security and Backups	25
The Administration Interface	22
Modules- structure and usage.	28
Themes- Styles and Templates	46
DEVELOPMENT AND CUSTOMISATION Help for more advanced procedures: Hacks and modifications, Database and Site Migration, Importing Third Party scripts, System Processes.	82
Hacks and modifying code	55
The Database and Site Migration.	14
Importing Third Part scripts.	6
System Processes	4
Xoops Graphics	1