I know we can have test boards, but put our number in it or what do we do so IPS know its not an illeagle board? I want to set one up so I can convert that board first when 2.1 comes before my real one.

Good point... I just recently got mine and installed... then wanted to install a test board for hacks/mods...I installed anither copy on my test server and treid to enter my key but got an error...

Now..do i "need" the license for this as its only a test board?...noone sees it but me.. i mean i assume everything works without the key just fine...right?


*edit..slack got in just before my post

You don't have to put your license key in for test board. You have to disable registrations, so no-one ese can join, or install it locally so only you can access it.
I think thats right

Edit: Spelling.

is it ok if I let a few people join and also make some test users so they can help me out look for errors in differnt places?

I dont rember putting that in. Huh I may be going crazy

I think thats ok. Not sure.
You can run a test board as long as it is not used to maintain an active community.

I want to copy my board to a test location, so I can see the effect of changes to my current setup. If I do that my license key is allready entered, is this OK? Or should I remove it from the test board as soon as its online?

1) It would be a good idea NOT to enter your key in your test board. Enter it into your final board.
2) A test board has to be private. You can have a few people help you test it, or whatever. Just use common sense.
3) When I have a test board I place a "Robots.txt" and block all spiders to make sure it stays private.
4) It's a good idea to have registration off if you arnt testing that function.

OK Ill upload it to the test location, login and remove the key.

Are Gallery and Blogs allowed on test board?

i assume anything is allowed on a test board, so long as you do not solicit the link to anyone.