Welcome to ForumSpark ​

ForumSpark is a free forum hosting platform designed to make community building easy. Whether you're starting a small hobby group or a large-scale discussion board, ForumSpark takes care of the hosting, updates, and security - so you can focus on growing your community.

This documentation will help you get the most out of your forum, covering everything from setup and configuration to moderation and advanced customization.

Getting Started ​

ForumSpark allows you to create a forum instantly - no technical knowledge or installation required. With automatic updates, built-in spam protection, and notifications, you'll be up and running in minutes.

Key Features ​

• Instant forum creation with no setup required
• Custom domain support
• Mobile-friendly responsive design
• Built-in spam filters and abuse reporting
• Notifications and alerts
• User and role management
• Custom themes, labels, reactions, and more

Using This Documentation ​

The documentation is divided by audience:

• Admin Guide – For board owners and moderators
• User Guide – For regular members using the forum
• Theme Guide – For customizing appearance and layout
• Developer Docs – For integrating with APIs and extending functionality

Each section includes step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and tips based on common use cases.

Note: This documentation is a work in progress. Some sections may be incomplete or out of date. If you get stuck or notice something missing, visit the Support Forum - we're happy to help.