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How do I change the URL in Joomla?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 7:38 am

Changing the URL in Joomla can be done in a few different ways. One way is to go to the main menu and select Site Settings.

Then, on the Site Settings page, select the Site Content tab and find the URL field. Enter the new URL into the field and click the Update button.

PRO TIP: If you change the URL in Joomla, you will need to update your .htaccess file. Failure to do this will result in a 404 error.

Another way to change the URL in Joomla is to go to the main menu and select System. Then, on the System page, find the URL field.

Type in the new URL and hit the Update button.

The final way to change the URL in Joomla is to go to the main menu and select System > Configuration. Then, on the System Configuration page, find the URL field.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.