Joomla 1.5 how to change template tutorial
Here is a guide on how to change template in Joomla 1.5. There are several steps that you need to do, including pre-requisites before begin installing the new template. See all examples with step by step instruction below:
Joomla 1.5 change template - Pre-requisites
- Login as joomla super administrator.
- Click Help → System info.
- Open 'Directory Permissions' tab.
- Make sure all directory permission status is 'Writable'.
This is the 'Directory Permissions' screenshot image example:
Joomla 1.5 change template - Install a new template
There are a few websites that offer free Joomla template such as Siteground. Download a new Joomla template that you like and we are ready to go.
Login as super administrator privilege user into your Joomla website. To install a new Joomla template, follow the steps below:
- Extensions → Install/Uninstall.
- Upload Package File → Browse.
- Upload File & Install.
Here is the screenshot image example:
Notes: Make sure the template is for Joomla 1.5 version and the template is in '.zip'.
Joomla 1.5 change template
If you succeed installing the new template, you can proceed and enable the new Joomla template using the steps below:
- Extensions → Template Manager.
- Click new template's option button and choose 'Default'.
- Click 'Preview' to see the new template.
Here is the screenshot image example:
That's it. Click 'Preview' to see the new Joomla template in action:
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And what if the permissions
And what if the permissions is not writable? Apart from saying: Make them writable, how do I do it?
To set Joomla's directory
To set Joomla's directory permission, it depends on where your Joomla is. If you install Joomla in your own Linux system, then, change the directory permission as usual. Check here to see how Linux permission works: http://www.basicconfig.com/linux/permission
If you are using Joomla hosted in web hosting provider server, then use tool provided in whatever interface they give you (like CPANEL), such as FILE MANAGER (if I'm not mistaken) to change the directory permission. You can also use FTP CLIENT to change the directory permission. Contact webhosting helpdesk if you don't know how to do it.
If you are using Joomla in someone else server, contact system administrator or responsible personel. They can set the Joomla's directory permission for you.
That's it.
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