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Where is my Joomla database?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 7:33 am

Joomla is a popular open source content management system (CMS) used by millions of people worldwide. Joomla stores its data in a database.

Where is my Joomla database?

Your Joomla database is likely located on your computer. To find out where it is, open your Joomla installation folder (usually located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Joomla!) and look for a file called “config.

PRO TIP: If you are looking for your Joomla database, it is important to note that it is not located in the same place as your WordPress database. To find your Joomla database, you will need to access your hosting account’s control panel and look for the databases section. Once you have found the databases section, you should be able to locate your Joomla database by its name.

php”. If you can’t find it, your database may be located in a different folder, such as C:\Program Files (x86)\Joomla\htdocs.

To access your Joomla database, open a web browser and type the following address into the address bar: http://yourdomain.com/Joomla/administrator/index.php. You will be prompted for your administrator username and password.

Once you have logged in, you will be able to see all the files and folders in your Joomla installation. The path to your database will be displayed in the “Joomla Database Path” field.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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