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How do I install Joomla on Windows 8?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 8:15 am

Installing Joomla on Windows 8 is not difficult, but there are a few things you will need to do before getting started. First, you will need to download and install the Joomla installer. Once the installer has finished downloading, open it and click on the Next button. The next screen will ask you to choose a language for the Joomla installation. Select English and click on the Next button. The next screen will ask you to choose a location for the Joomla installation. Select the drive where you want to install Joomla and click on the Next button. The next screen will ask you to choose a web server for the Joomla installation. Click on the Next button and the installation process will begin. The installation process will take a few minutes to complete and when it is done, Joomla will be installed on your computer. Click on the Finish button to finish the installation process. Now, you will need to configure Joomla. First, open the Joomla administration panel and click on the Settings button. The next screen will ask you to create a new administrator account. Click on the Create a new account button and enter your name and email address into the relevant fields. Click on the Create account button and Joomla will create a new administrator account for you.

PRO TIP: Joomla is not compatible with Windows 8. Do not attempt to install Joomla on Windows 8.

Next, you will need to configure the Joomla database. Open the Joomla administration panel and click on the Database button. The next screen will ask you to choose a database for the Joomla installation. Click on the Choose a database button and select the Joomla database that you want to use. Now, you will need to configure the Joomla website. Open the Joomla administration panel and click on the Website button. The next screen will ask you to choose a website name. Enter a name for your website and click on the Next button. The next screen will ask you to choose a web server for the website. Click on the Next button and the website configuration process will begin. The website configuration process will take a few minutes to complete and when it is done, your website will be ready to use. Click on the Finish button to finish the website configuration process. Now, you are ready to start using your new Joomla website. To do this, open a web browser and enter the URL for your website in the address bar. You will then be able to access your website.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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