Multiple installs

[twobob]

Hi there again. I'd like to set up my board using one of my existing domain names. If it goes well, I'd like to transfer it to a different sub-domain name. Would I have to pay another licence fee? Thanks, hurmeez

[Colin F]

Hi

Yes, for multiple instances of vBulletin you'll need multiple licenses.

[rjordan]

If you are transferring (moving) from one location to another, however, and are only running the one single copy, then you would not need a second license.

[twobob]

Thanks for the help guys.

[excy]

I did not want to open a new thread for my question.
I have a licenced vbulletin and I have to transfer my old SMF forum. How about installing my vbulletin to a free hosting for practising impex before transfering my forum. is it legal?

[Colin F]

excy,
To receive support you need to be a licensed customer and register for Priority Forum Support. To do this, please go here:

http://members.vbulletin.com/membersupport_priority.php

...and enter your email address (the one you used to register on the forums) in one of the boxes. You'll need to have your customer number and password to access that page.

Also please make sure you have activated your forum account by clicking on the link in the activation email after registering or changing you email address. You will not be able to post until you activate your account.

[excy]

Hi Colin F,
I think I did it. Sorry for my lack of exprience, I just bought my licence 30 minutes ago.
I am not sure what to do.. I entered my e-mail which I used while having my licence tot he link you gave. And nothing changes for now.

[Colin F]

The email you're using here isn't entered anywhere in the system. Please doublecheck that you're using the exact same email.

[excy]

I think I understand and corrected the problem..
Thanks.

[Colin F]

Thanks
As per the license agreement:

If you have a valid licence, you may set up an additional test forum in order to test code, template and database modifications. To make this clear to us and our licence verification procedures, place it in a directory called 'testvb' and be sure to password protect it. It must not be accessible by the general public.

If this is on free hosting space or not doesn't make a difference, but I recommend you test on the server on which you'll be doing the actual import.

[excy]

I think you are absolutely right. Thanks again.

[feldon23]

I did not want to open a new thread for my question.

Since you're asking a very different question than the original post, it's best to open your own thread. Otherwise it can be confusing to have the answers to two different questions.