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How to Edit the Sidebar in a MyBB Theme

1. Locate the Template File 
   The sidebar content is usually part of the template files in MyBB. Follow these steps to find and edit it:
   
   
   1. Access the Admin Control Panel 
      Log in to your MyBB Admin Control Panel (ACP).
      
   2. Navigate to the Template Section 
      Go to Templates & Style > Templates. 
      Select the template set for your active theme.
      
   3. Find the Sidebar Template 
      Look for a template named something like index, header, or footer. Sometimes, custom sidebars are placed in the index or a custom sidebar template if defined by your theme.
      
   
   
2. Modify the Sidebar HTML 
   In the appropriate template:
   
   
   Code:

   <div class="sidebar">
  <h3>Latest Threads</h3>
  {$latestthreads} <!-- Example of dynamic content -->
  <ul>
    <li><a href="forumdisplay.php?fid=2">Forum 1</a></li>
    <li><a href="forumdisplay.php?fid=3">Forum 2</a></li>
  </ul>
</div>
   
   
3. Adding Plugins or Widgets 
   For dynamic sidebars, use plugins or custom PHP hooks to display content like latest posts or user statistics.
   
   Example Plugins: 
   - Advanced Sidebox: Offers more sidebar management options. 
   - Recent Threads or Popular Posts Widgets for dynamic content.
   
   
4. Style the Sidebar 
   To change its appearance, go to Templates & Style > Themes and edit the CSS in global.css or a custom CSS file.
   
   
   Code:

   .sidebar {
  background-color: #f4f4f4;
  padding: 15px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
}
   
   
5. Save and Refresh 
   After making your changes, save the template and CSS files. Clear the MyBB cache or refresh the page to see your updates.