Beginner's Guide

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Install from Directory
If you have uploaded a zip file at your document root directory on your web server that contains a
Joomla extension, you can use this option to extract and install your extension.
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Install from URL
If you know the URL of a zip file that contains a Joomla extension, you can use this option to
download, extract and install your extension.
FINDING EXTENSIONS
Sometimes things are go wrong during the installation process, like files being too big, permissions
not being set correctly or for other strange reasons. In this area, Joomla tries to find extensions, which are
not installed but nevertheless exist in the file directory. If one or more extensions are discovered, you can
install them by using the FTP feature. Don't forget the correct FTP credentials in Global Configuration →
Server → FTP settings.
By using the discover operation, you can install multiple extensions at the same time!
WARNINGS
Error messages related to installations and updates will appear in this area. If you can't solve the
problem by yourself, google the message text, you'll usually find a solution or at least some advice.
Joomla! 2.5 - Beginner’s Guide
Monday, 30 January 2012! Page 150