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PHPKB knowledge base software is able to index text content of the files attached to knowledge articles in order to make them searchable. Attachment indexing is supported in all editions of PHPKB knowledge base software. Some document types can be... Read More

There is a facility to bulk load (import) users in your knowledge base powered by PHPKB Software. You can bulk import users into PHPKB through the CSV Import section that can be accessed via: Admin Dashboard > Tools > Import Data > CSV... Read More

This article explains how one can associate Base Language articles with other languages. This feature is only available in the latest update of version 9.0. How to use this feature: First of all, you will need to set one of the languages as "Base... Read More

Here are some of the most common reason why SEO Friendly URLs are not working for PHPKB knowledge base software on your server (assuming you are running Apache as your web server). 1) Your site is in a sub-directory, or you're using an Alias, but you... Read More

Problem We have 12 articles marked as Featured. But when I go to our home page and click to see Featured articles, I only see 5. Solution You may need to adjust a setting to display the desired number of articles on the Home page. Here are the... Read More

PROBLEM: I am attempting to get a large handful of articles. But I am finding this to be a very daunting task. I need to be able to upload a lot of files at once to an article "Multiple File Uploads" can this be done somehow? SOLUTION: Under... Read More

If you're planning to perform the upgrade on your existing knowledge base version 6.x / 7.x / 8.0 to PHPKB 9.0 then please follow the steps as explained below. UPGRADE STEPS: Generate the backup of your existing PHPKB (v6.x / v7.x / v8.0) Database.... Read More

Problem: I have enabled SEO Friendly URLs setting in PHPKB (as shown below):   Also verified that Apache mod_rewrite module was loaded:   but still no luck. I get 404 not found error: Solution: Check in your VirtualHosts (and then... Read More

PROBLEM:  When I upload an image or video file I get "The File Type is not allowed" error (see image below): Can you help me to solve the problem? SOLUTION: The files that are uploaded via Asset Manager of WYSIWYG Editor are controlled through:... Read More

Here are the steps - how to upgrade from PHPKB 7.x to 8.0. STEPS: Take Backup : Create a backup copy of your current database that is being used by PHPKB 7.x. Unzip Upgrade Package : Unzip the contents of upgrade package downloaded. You will... Read More