Joomla Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide

Joomla Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide that you can follow from zero level. 🌱

Step 1: Understand What Joomla Is

Joomla is a Content Management System (CMS) that lets you build websites without coding.

You can use Joomla for:

• Company websites

• News portals

• Blogs

• School / NGO websites

• Portals with user login

Step 2: What You Need Before Installation

Step 3: Download Joomla

Go to:
https://downloads.joomla.org
Download Joomla Full Package (.zip)

Step 4: Upload & Extract Joomla

1. Login to cPanel

2. Open File Manager

3. Go to public_html

4. Upload the Joomla .zip file

5. Right-click → Extract

Step 5: Create Database

In cPanel:

1. Open MySQL Database Wizard

2. Create Database

3. Create Username + Password

4. Add user to database → All Privileges

Save:

• Database Name

• Username

• Password

Step 6: Install Joomla

Open browser:

Fill the form:

Click Next

Then enter Database info → Install

Step 7: Joomla Admin Login

Admin Panel URL:

Login using admin username & password.

Step 8: Understand Joomla Dashboard

Main Menu:

Step 9: Create Your First Page

1. Content → Articles → New

2. Title: About Us

3. Write content

4. Save & Close

Step 10: Show Page on Menu

1. Menus → Main Menu → New

2. Menu Item Type → Articles → Single Article

3. Select your article

4. Save

Now your page appears on the website menu.

Step 11: Install Template (Theme)

1. Extensions → Manage → Install

2. Upload template .zip

3. Go to Extensions → Templates → Styles

4. Set as Default

Step 12: Basic Security Setup

Step 13: Learn Important Concepts