How to Configure Joomla

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To configure Joomla, follow these steps after installation to get your site up and running properly:

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1. Access your administrator dashboard through the 'Log in' portal.
2. Navigate to the 'System' menu, where all core configuration options are located.
3. Access the 'Setup' area to manage your site's fundamental settings.
4. Open 'Global Configuration' to customize site-wide settings and behaviors.
5. Explore the 'Site' tab for front-end display and metadata settings.
6. Review content formatting options to maintain consistent site appearance. Set your website title. Toggle the 'Site Offline' if you're still building the site.
7. Examine 'System' settings that control core functionality and performance.
8. Set session lifetime, enable the 'Debug System' for development purposes and turn on cache for performance.
9. Optimize 'Server' configurations for better performance and security.
10. Manage Logging preferences to track site activities and troubleshoot issues.
11. Customize 'Text Filters' to control what content types users can submit.
12. Set up 'Permissions' to control user access levels across your site.
13. Click 'Save & Close' to save your configuration changes to apply your new optimized settings.