Install a extension

Question

How do one install any extension?

Answer 1

From the backend of your joomla site (adminsitration) choose Installers and then the sort of extension (module, component, mambot/plugin, site template, administrative template, language

-Browse for the package file

-Click the install icon

-Follow any instructions

Sometimes you cannot employ the automated installer. For instance, very large extensions may exceed the maximum upload size permitted by your host.

In this case, unzip all files locally. Then transfer files to a folder in the install directory (for instance administrator/components/com_installer/components) for the sort of extension you are installing (employing FTP). Then employ the installer, but choose "install from directory" indicating the correct folder name.