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How do I add a template to Joomla?

Last updated on December 26, 2022 @ 11:13 am

Adding a template to Joomla is a fairly simple process, though there are a few things to keep in mind. The first thing you’ll need to do is find the template you want to use.

Joomla comes with a number of built-in templates, as well as a number of third-party templates. .

Once you’ve found the template you want to use, you’ll need to download it. Joomla templates are usually distributed as ZIP files. Once you’ve downloaded the template, you’ll need to uncompress it.

You can do this by using either the Windows Explorer or the Mac OS X Finder. Once the template is uncompressed, you’ll need to move the files inside the template into the Joomla root directory.

Once the files are in the root directory, you’ll need to edit the template files. The first thing you’ll need to do is find the file that contains the template’s configuration information. This file is usually named init.php. Once you’ve found the file, you’ll need to open it in your favorite editor.

Inside the init.php file, you’ll find the following lines of code:

$conf = array(
'name' => 'template_name',
'path' => '/path/to/template/directory',
'description' => 'This is the template's description',

The first line of code sets the template’s name. The second line sets the template’s path.

The third line sets the template’s description.

Next, you’ll need to find the file that contains the template’s contents. This file is usually named index.

Inside the index.php file, you’ll find the following lines of code:

PRO TIP: Adding a template to Joomla can be done by following the instructions on the Joomla website. However, it is important to note that not all templates are compatible with all versions of Joomla. It is advisable to check the compatibility of the template before installing it.
include('./template_name/init.php');

The first line includes the template’s init.php file.

The second line sets the template’s directory as the template’s path. The third line sets the template’s contents as the template’s source.

Finally, you’ll need to set the template’s permissions. To do this, you’ll need to find the file that contains the template’s configuration information. This file is usually named config.

Inside the config.php file, you’ll find the following lines of code:

define('JOS_TEMPLATE_DIR', '/path/to/template/directory');
define('JOS_TEMPLATE_CONF', '/path/to/template/configuration/file');
define('JOS_TEMPLATE_DIR_STORE', __DIR__.'/cache/templates');
define('JOS_TEMPLATE_DIR_VIEW', __DIR__.'/views/templates');
define('JOS_TEMPLATE_DIR_EDIT', __DIR__.'/plugins/templates/editor');
define('JOS_TEMPLATE_DIR_DELETE', __DIR__.'/plugins/templates/delete');
define('JOS_TEMPLATE_DIR_IMGDIR', __DIR__.'/plugins/templates/img');

The first line sets the template’s directory as the template’s path. The second line sets the template’s configuration file as the template’s source. The third line sets the template’s directory as the template’s store. The fourth line sets the template’s directory as the template’s view.

The fifth line sets the template’s directory as the template’s edit location. The sixth line sets the template’s directory as the template’s delete location.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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