How to Upload Images in BBCode

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find an image on your computer that can be embedded into your forum post.

   These directions work with any forum that uses BBCode formatting.
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   Step 2: If your image is already online

   Before you can place your image into your forum post, you need to upload it onto a site like TinyPic or Imgur.
   
   Both sites are very simple, and allow for uploading images from a user's computer. , With tinypic and imgur, this link will appear to the right-hand side of the image. , Most forums have a tag button that you can use, if not you can do it manually by typing
   --direct link to your photo here--. , For more tips and side notes, refer to the sections below.
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   Step 3: skip to step 3.

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   Step 4: Once you have uploaded your image to the Internet

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   Step 5: you will need to obtain the direct link to the image.

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   Step 6: Copy the direct link

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   Step 7: and open your forum post.

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   Step 8: That's all there is to it.

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