wbb WoltLab Suite 6.0 Beta

[Guest Alexander Ebert]

We are proud to announce the beta versuib of WoltLab Suite 6.0. Built on top of the successful series 5 and featuring many sophisticated improvements and useful new features, this version once again delivers the best possible experience for your community. Try out the new dark mode, the new icons based on Font Awesome 6 as well as the new CKEditor 5 editor.

 

[HEADING=2]System Requirements[/HEADING]

 

WoltLab Suite 6.0 requires the following prerequisites to install and run the software:

 

• Webserver with PHP 8.1 or newer (PHP 8.2 recommended)
  
• MySQL 8.0.30 or newer / MariaDB 10.5.12 or newer
  
• Current Webbrowser
  

[HEADING=2]Installation Guide[/HEADING]

1. Download the installation archive onto your computer.
   
2. Extract the archive and navgiate to the upload/ directory.
   
3. Upload the files install.php, test.php and WCFSetup.tar.gz onto your web server.
   
4. Start the installation by navigating with your web browser to the test.php.
   

[HEADING=2]Installing the WoltLab Suite Apps[/HEADING]

 

Starting with WoltLab Suite 6.0 we are no longer bundling the apps alongside the setup files of WoltLab Suite Core. The installation of apps takes place through the package search in the admin panel which allows partial search terms, for example, searching for forum will offer WoltLab Suite Forum for installation.

 

We will further simplify this process by adding a dedicated page that will offer to install all licensed apps and third plugins with a single click. However, this page is missing in Beta 1 and will be added with a future Beta version.

 

The installation of these apps requires an active license for these products.

 

[HEADING=2]Updating from earlier versions[/HEADING]

 

The beta versions explicitly do not support upgrading from previous versions of our software. Upgrading from WoltLab Suite 5.5 will be supported starting with the “RC” versions (release candidate) that will follow the beta versions.

 

[HEADING=2]Usage and Support[/HEADING]

 

This evaluation version is not suitable for use in production environments, doing so is entirely at your own risk. An update from any WoltLab Suite 6.0 beta version to future versions is not guaranteed. The beta and RC versions can be used until September 30, 2023 even if your license expires during that period. If you would like to continue using this software past this date, you must renew your license to continue using the software.

 

We're looking forward to hear your feedback and report of possible issues in this forum.

 

[HEADING=1]Download WoltLab Suite 6.0 Beta[/HEADING]

 

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