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Documentation: Access Key plugin

Install the plugin

When you enable this plugin, you will be logged out of your website and you need to use the Access Key to login to the administrator.  Make sure you always have a backup and use this plugin at your own risk.

Before installation please check that the below system requirements are met. You can ask your webhoster if the server you are working on supports them. You can also find the information in the Joomla! backend under System > System information.

General requirements

  • Joomla! 4.x or 5.x

Preparations

  • Create a full backup of the website. You can use Akeeba Backup to create a quick one
  • Upgrade to the latest version of Joomla!

Installation (upload & install)

The installation of our extensions is done with the Joomla! installer. Anyone that is already using Joomla! shouldn't have any problem, for those that are somewhat new in Joomla! we'll explain the steps required to make the installation of the extensions in your website.

1) After downloading the installation file from our website, go to your Joomla! administration and go to System > Install > Extensions

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2) Then select the file in the tab Upload Package File, after a few moments you'll get a message saying the extension is installed.

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3) The plugin will be published automaticly. Go to Extensions » Extension Manager, find the Access Key plugin (System - ) and see if the plugin to Published to check this.

Now you're ready to start using our extension!