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How to change the group permissions in VirtueMart?

Often the VirtueMart shops web masters need to alter the default permissions for the different user groups. This can be done from the Joomla admin area -> Components -> VirtueMart -> Control Panel -> Orders and Shoppers -> Shopper Groups. Then click on the name … Continued

How to configure VirtueMart to work with SSL?

To enable SSL with VirtueMart go to your Joomla! Dashboard -> Components -> VirtueMart -> Configuration -> Shop. Once there, the option to use SSL is ‘Enable SSL for sensitive areas‘. Enabling it will redirect checkout and payment pages to a secure connection over SSL.

How to hide your site name in Joomla

Most Joomla templates display the site name defined in the Joomla configuration file configuration.php. Usually, the site name is set as the domain name for your website. In order to hide it, you need to delete the domain name and save … Continued

How to secure additionally Joomla?

Before taking extra steps to secure Joomla, you should make sure its core code and any additional components / modules are up to date. Then you can take advantage of the next extra security measures: 1. Secure your administrator’s area. … Continued

How to find database details of my Joomla 2.5 installation?

Sometimes you will need to know the database details for your Joomla 2.5 installation in order to run the necessarily queries on the right database. These details are listed in the configuration.php file located under your Joomla installation’s root directory. You can … Continued

How to change the Joomla 2.5 admin password?

The Joomla 2.5 administrator’s password can be altered from the Joomla 2.5 admin area -> Users -> User Manager. Select the check box next to the administrator user name and click on the Edit button located at the top-right Joomla menu. In the Edit Profile section you … Continued

How to enable/disable the Joomla login form SSL functionality

Your Joomla! login form can be configured to work with or without an SSL certificate. In order to adjust the settings you should go to: Joomla! administrative area -> Extensions -> Module Manager Here you should select the module Login form. … Continued

How to clean the cache in Joomla 1.5?

Sometimes, when you have made a change in your Joomla application and it does not appear on the front end, the only solution is cleaning the cache. You can clean your Joomla 1.5 cache from the admin area > Tools > … Continued

How to install a new language in Joomla 1.5

First of all, you should download the language pack which you wish to install. You can find a lot of language packs at this URL. Once you have downloaded the language pack, you can install it from your Joomla 1.5 admin … Continued

Is there any module for a drop down menu in Joomla/Mambo?

Generally, the choice of a particular module depends on the exact preference the website administrator has. Therefore, we would advise you to try a Google search for the module you need or to take a look at the Joomla or Mambo forums for suggestions. … Continued