Download Simple Machines Forum 2.0.17

Version 2.0.16 of Simple Machines Forum was released a few days ago and due to a problem a successor appeared soon after. Simple Machines Forum is open source forum software. The package has minimal version 5.4.0 of php and as a database at least MySQL 4.0.18 is required (although 4.1.0 is recommended) or PostgreSQL 8.0. Below is a summary of the major improvements made in this release:

Notable changes in 2.0.16 & 2.0.17

• Support for privacy policy in addition to registration agreement
• GDPR Compliance toggle in Core Features
  Enabling this configures multiple settings and new features to comply with the GDPR, including:
  • Requiring members to accept the current privacy policy in order to use the forum
  • Asking during registration whether the new member wants to receive announcements via email
  • Enabling token-based unsubscribe links in emails so members can unsubscribe without logging in
  • Allowing members to download a copy of their profile information
  • Adjusting the behavior of a number of other features in minor ways as necessary
• PHP 7.2 support
• Improved security hashes for the image proxy
• Improved security for the login cookie
• Assorted other security improvements
• Various improvements for both the installer and upgrader

Please see the changelog for more information.

Important notes:

• If you are using the GDPR Helper mod, you should follow these steps:
  • Back up your existing privacy policy text to a file somewhere
  • Update the GDPR Helper mod to its latest version
  • Uninstall the GDPR Helper mod
  • Install the SMF 2.0.16 patch
  • Install the SMF 2.0.17 patch
• All users, including the admin, will need to log in again after 2.0.16 has been installed. The admin can then proceed to install 2.0.17.