---
title: "How to install Invision Power Board"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/cms/manually-install-invision-power-board/"
description: "Follow these simple steps to download and install Invision Power Board on your Nexcess server and start using it today."
vertical: "Sites & Stores"
date: "2019-09-10"
last_modified: "2026-08-17"
---

# How to install Invision Power Board

## Download the Invision Power Board package

1. Using your preferred browser, [purchase and download the Invision Power Board](https://invisioncommunity.com/buy).
2. Save the file on your machine, then extract the files and note their location.

## Configure FTP credentials to transfer the Invision Power Board package

1. Log in to your SiteWorx control panel.
    
    
    - If you do not know your password, click **Forgot your password** on the login page.
2. From the main menu, select **Hosting Features > FTP > Accounts**
3. Under **Add an FTP Account** , fill-in the **FTP Username**, **Password**, and **Confirm Password** fields, then click **Add.![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1568143373778-1568143373778.png)**

## Transfer Invision files to your Nexcess server

Your exact method of transferring files will vary according to your choice of application. Whatever the method, you will need the username and password you created in Step 2C. For detailed instructions and an example using Cyberduck, see [How to transfer files to a server with SFTP.](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-magento/file-management/transfer-files-with-sftp/)

## Configure your database

1. From the SiteWorx main menu, click **Hosting Features > MySQL > Databases**.
2. Fill the **DatabaseName** field, though we recommend “inivision.” Select the **Create User** check box.
3. Type a name for your database in the **username** field.
4. Fill the **Username** field, though we recommend “invision.” Fill the **Password** and **Confirm Password** fields, or click **Generate**. Note this information for use in Step 5. Verify all **MySQL** **User** **Permissions** are selected, then click **Add** when ready.![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1568143471364-1568143471364.png)

## Configure Invision Power Board

1. Navigate to your domain along with the path of your Invision Power Board installation. For example, if your domain is example.com and your Invision installation is board, you will navigate to example.com/invision. If your Invision installation is at the top level of your domain, then go to the domain itself.
2. When the system check panel appears, click **Next.**
3. When the license agreement window appears, select the **I agree to the license agreement** check box and click **Next**.
4. On the Addresses page appears, leave the default settings and click **Next.**
5. On the License Key page, paste your License Key in the License Key field, then click ****Next.****
6. ON the DB Details page, enter your **Database Name**, **SQL Username** and **SQL Password** into the **corresponding** fields and click **Next.**
7. On the Admin Account page, create your administrator user by entering a **Username**, **Password**, and **Email Address** in the **corresponding** fields. Click **Next** when ready.
8. On the Installation page, click **Start installation**.