Role Name: Docker MyBB
Dependencies
- nginx-docker-reverse-proxy
Usage
Multi Domain Installation
If you want to access your mybb over multiple domains, keep the following in mind:
- Set Cookie Domain to nothing
- Access mybb for installation via mybb.<top_domain>
- Set the Board Url to mybb.<top_domain>
Manual Installation of MyBB Plugins
This guide describes the process of manually installing MyBB plugins in your Docker-MyBB environment. This can be useful if you want to quickly test plugins or do not wish to execute the Ansible role.
Steps for Manual Installation
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Prepare Plugin Files: - Download the desired MyBB plugin zip files.
 
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Copy plugin to host: - bash scp <plugin> administrator@<server>:/home/administrator/docker-compose/mybb/plugins
 
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Unzip Plugin Files on the Host: - Unzip the plugin zip files in the host's plugin directory:
unzip /home/administrator/docker-compose/mybb/plugins/<plugin-file>.zip -d /home/administrator/docker-compose/mybb/plugins/
- Replace <plugin-file>.zipwith the name of the plugin zip file.
- Repeat this step for each plugin.
 
- Unzip the plugin zip files in the host's plugin directory:
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Access the Docker Container: - Open a terminal or SSH session on the server where the Docker container is running.
 
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Copy Unzipped Plugin Files to the Container: - Copy the unzipped plugin files from the host directory to the Docker container:
docker compose cp /home/administrator/docker-compose/mybb/plugins/<unzipped-plugin-folder> application:/var/www/html/inc/plugins/
- Replace <unzipped-plugin-folder>with the name of the unzipped plugin folder.
 
- Copy the unzipped plugin files from the host directory to the Docker container:
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Restart the Container: - Execute the following command to restart the MyBB container:
docker-compose -p mybb up -d --force-recreate
- This ensures all changes take effect.
 
- Execute the following command to restart the MyBB container:
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Activate Plugins in the MyBB Admin Panel: - Open the MyBB admin panel in your web browser.
- Navigate to the plugin settings and activate the newly installed plugins.
 
Important Notes
- Ensure you use the correct paths and filenames.
- Do not forget to regularly back up your MyBB database and files before making changes.
- If encountering issues, refer to the MyBB documentation or specific instructions from the plugin author.
Running the Role
Execute the Ansible playbook containing this role to set up MyBB in a Docker environment.
Docker Compose Configuration
The docker-compose.yml.j2 template outlines the services required for MyBB, including the application server, Nginx web server, and database (MariaDB).
Additional Information
- For detailed configuration and customization, refer to the contents of the default.conftemplate and thedocker-compose.yml.j2template.
- Ensure that the environment variables and paths are correctly set as per your system's configuration.
Created with ChatGPT
This README was created with the assistance of ChatGPT, based on a conversation held at this link. ChatGPT provided guidance on structuring this document and outlining the key components of the Docker MyBB role.