Joomla 4.0 2FA with Yubikey Setup

Security for logging into any Joomla site can be enhanced by simply using two-factor authentication (2FA), but it’s even more secure with a hardware key (like Yubikey) that can be purchased and enabled for each user who you want to use it. This article will go over how to enable and use the Yubikey option Read More >

Small PHP Maximum Post Size Joomla 4 Warning

This guide will explain how to fix the “small maximum post size” error in Joomla 4, as it relates to PHP hosting. While maintaining our site we began seeing the following warning message: Small PHP Maximum Post SizeThis is the maximum amount of data that can be sent via POST to the server. This includes Read More >

Joomla 4 Log Settings

Joomla 4 logs can be an essential tool when you are troubleshooting website issues. It can provide detailed information about what is happening to your site in the background.  For example, if a script or form is not working as expected, the logs will provide a specific error message. You can then use that error Read More >

Using Text Filters in Joomla 4

Joomla 4 text filters can be used to allow or limit what HTML tags or attributes groups can use within the text editors. Joomla includes some default filter settings that are typically adequate for most situations. But, there may be times when you want to block or allow additional HTML tags or attributes.  For example, Read More >

How to Set Joomla 4 Update Channel

New versions and updates to Joomla software are released through what is known as update channels. Your Joomla site will then receive update alerts based on which one you select.  For example, you can set your site to only receive updates that are considered “stable”. This means that it has been well-tested and is an Read More >

Joomla 4 Configuration.php File

The configuration.php file is used to control many aspects of your Joomla 4 site. In fact, all of the settings included in the file directly correlate to a Global Configuration setting in the Admin Panel of Joomla. While it is possible to manage the Global Configuration settings in the Admin Panel, there may be instances Read More >

How to Add CAPTCHA to a Joomla 4 Site

In this guide, we will show you how to add CAPTCHA to a Joomla 4 site. When you first installed Joomla 4, you may have noticed some spam submitted on your registration form. This is typically generated by robots or bots that crawl the web looking for websites to post spam on. Since it is Read More >

How to Use Special Bootstrap Typography in Joomla 4

Your new Joomla 4 site (whether you are on Joomla VPS hosting or a different plan) comes with the Bootstrap CSS framework built in. This means you can introduce responsive style elements easily into your content. In this article, you will see several helpful Bootstrap typography elements that you can only access by providing a Read More >

Joomla 4 Remove Extension

Joomla 4 was recently released. If you’re like us, then you probably spent a lot of time exploring the latest extensions included with Joomla 4, playing around with them to see what’s new and what’s different. The thing is, it’s never a good idea to leave a bunch of extensions installed that you aren’t using! Read More >

How to Create Custom Fields in Joomla 4

Custom fields are a great way to add additional content, whether manually or automatically, to your articles. Custom fields can be applied to the general article creation template. So if you want to change this content from article to article you can easily type or click to add supplemental information. A popular use case for Read More >

Using Bootstrap 5 in Joomla 4.0 – Collapse Text

Joomla 4.0 includes Bootstrap (version 5.1) which includes many features to help build a responsive, mobile-prioritized website.  One of these features is the ability to collapse text.  This option can be set to a button or link and allows a content creator to hide a large text section that can be made visible by the Read More >

Using Bootstrap 5 in Joomla 4.0 – Tables

Tables are widely used in many types of widgets and plugins for CMS’s like Joomla.  Bootstrap tables provide a wide variety of control that you can apply to tables including their columns, rows, and cells. For the purpose of this article, we will show you the basic Bootstrap code that applies to the tables, rows, Read More >

How to Create Categories in Joomla 4

Creating various content categories on your Joomla site helps make sure all of your content is placed into the right buckets. It also helps you control which pieces of content are sorted correctly on the front end of your site. In this article, you will learn how to create categories and how to assign them Read More >

How to Create Articles in Joomla 4

One of the primary content types in your Joomla system is articles. Articles can be used as individual pages or blog posts, depending on how you want to organize and display them to your users. In this article, you will learn how to create and edit articles in your Joomla dashboard. You will also become Read More >

How to Create a Joomla User Account

Joomla allows you to create or delete different user accounts as needed. This means you can allow access to your site for other contributors and assign various levels of privilege. For example, if you want someone to be able to add content to your site, you can give them an “author” role. Or, if you Read More >

How To Integrate RSS Feed Into Joomla 4 Site

RSS is a general purpose format for syndicated news feeds. Most websites will provide such feeds, or a link to one, on their site. You can use this feed to display syndicated content on your own site that will link back to the origin site. In effect, this procedure will create an RSS feed page Read More >

How to Create a Contact Form in Joomla

In this article, you will learn how to create a simple contact form on your Joomla 4 site. A basic contact form is a great way to request feedback or simply provide your visitors with an easy way of getting in touch with you. The contact form you will be creating with this tutorial will Read More >

Joomla 4 Smart Slider Extension Guide

Putting a slideshow on your website is a great way to let visitors go through a photo gallery while keeping your site layout elegant. Whether you’re an artist, a retailer, or just want to show off your vacation slideshows, sliders are the tool for the job. The popular Smart Slider extension has returned in Joomla Read More >