Joomla is a popular free system for building and managing websites. You can install it in a few clicks using the app installer in your Enhance panel.
First, log in to your Enhance panel – see how to login to Enhance Panel.
Open the app installer
- Select Websites in the left side bar, then select the website you want to install on.
- Select Apps in the menu along the top.
- Select Install app.
Fill in the details
- Application – choose Joomla.
- Version – the latest version is selected for you. Leave this as it is unless you need an older version for a particular reason.
- Domain – choose the domain to install on. Leave the box after the / empty to install on the main address, for example yourdomain.com, or enter a folder name, for example blog, to install at yourdomain.com/blog.
Under Joomla admin account, enter the login details you’ll use to manage your website:
- Username – avoid obvious names such as admin, which attackers try first
- Email address – used for password resets and important notifications, so use an address you check
- Password and Confirm password – at least 10 characters, including a lowercase letter, an uppercase letter, a number and a special character. Select the key icon to generate a strong one.
Select Install. It only takes a moment.
Keep a note of your username and password somewhere safe, such as a password manager. They’re the keys to your website.
Install on a new, empty website or folder. If there’s already a website at that address, installing over it could overwrite it. If you’re not sure, take a backup first, or ask us.
After installing
Your Joomla site appears in the Applications box on your website’s home page, and on the Apps page.
To manage your site, select Admin next to Joomla to log straight in to your Joomla administrator area.
You can also log in directly by adding /administrator to your website address, for example yourdomain.com/administrator, using the username and password you chose.
Keep Joomla and its extensions up to date – it’s the most important thing you can do for your website’s security. Joomla lets you know in its administrator area when updates are available.
Need a hand? Please contact our support team and we’ll be happy to help.
