Spam Free phpBB 2.0.22 forum. (or close enough)

Here is a simple solution for a fairly spam free phpBB 2.0.22 forum installed nice and easy via the EasyMOD system in a matter of minutes.

Give your phpBB forum a new captcha for registration vvc images, url posting control, an inactive userlist, profile options control, a spam log, an email notification option, and more! with Anti-Spam ACP!

Steps….

1. Ensure you have successfully installed or upgraded to the latest phpBB 2.0.22. Create backups of your files and database.

2. Install EasyMOD v0.3.0 released (for phpBB 2.0.x)

http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=217673

EasyMOD is an automatic MOD installer. It does in seconds what used to be the laborious and time-consuming task of manually editing files. EM will install EasyMOD Compliant (EMC) MODs and will try to install all other MODs, as well. For most users, MOD installs should be completely automated. There are break points during the installation, so you can check what EM proposes to do before it makes any permanent changes.

EasyMOD has pretty much become the standard for installing phpBB mods for 2.x , it’s a little complicated if you are new to this sort of thing but once you get the hang of it, installing those mods is very handy, I’d say the best advice is to not go overboard. Install only the best mods that you have scouted out, researched, have a good reputation and that you really need.

Installation

http://easymod.sourceforge.net/readme/


Downloading EasyMOD
EasyMOD is available for download from the sourceforge.net project page in three different formats:

• easymod_0.3.0.tar.bz2
• easymod_0.3.0.tar.gz
• easymod_0.3.0.zip

3. Install Anti-Spam ACP 2.0.8 (for phpBB 2.0.22)

See: How to install Mods with Easymod

Created By: EXreaction @ http://www.lithiumstudios.org

Now you are ready for the fun part. Combating that damn spam for good….

Anti-Spam ACP 2.08 blocks spam in many ways from your board. Includes a new captcha, url posting control, an inactive userlist, profile options control, a spam log, an email notification option, and more!

Download here:
http://www.lithiumstudios.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=4

Be sure to read ALL the instructions and check the incompatible mods list.

Also be sure to read all the sticky threads and other relevant postings here:
http://www.lithiumstudios.org/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=25

Ready?, set, SPAM BE GONE!

If your install was unsuccessful, restore your backup files and database then try again.

After a successful install, you should logout then back into your phpBB forum administration panel and you will have your new options to play with!