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What is needed to install Joomla?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 8:08 am

Installing Joomla can be a daunting task for those who are not familiar with web development. There are a number of software requirements that must be met in order to install and configure Joomla.

First and foremost, you will need a web server. You can use either a commercial server or a free and open source server such as Apache or Nginx.

You will also need to install PHP and the MYSQL database. Joomla is written in PHP so it will need the appropriate interpreter and libraries.

Once you have the necessary software installed, you will need to configure the server to allow access to the Joomla files. You will need to set up a web space and create a user account for Joomla.

You will also need to create a database for Joomla.

Once you have all of the necessary software and configuration set up, you can begin installing Joomla. You will first need to download the Joomla files.

You can download the files from the Joomla website or from a third-party source.

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Once you have the files downloaded, you will need to unzip them. You will then need to move the files to the web space that you created.

You can do this by using the web space management tool or by copying the files to the web space using the FTP client.

Once the files are in the web space, you will need to create a database for Joomla. You can do this by using the MYSQL database management tool or by using the SQL editor that is included with the Joomla software.

Once the database is created, you will need to create a user account for Joomla. You can do this by using the user account management tool or by using the user account creation wizard that is included with the Joomla software.

Once the user account is created, you can begin installing Joomla by using the installer that is included with the Joomla software. You will need to provide the user account information and the database information.

Once the installation is complete, you will need to configure Joomla. You will need to set up the site title, the site description, and the site content.

You will also need to set up the site contacts and the site menus.

Once the configuration is complete, you can start using Joomla.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.