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Documentation: Article Form Builder

Documentation for Joomill Article Form Builder, the Joomla extension that shows authors only the fields they need in the article form on the site.

Install the extension

Before installing, check that your site meets the requirements below. Ask your web host if you're not sure, or check System > System Information in the Joomla backend.

Requirements

  • Joomla! 5.4 or later, or Joomla! 6
  • PHP 8.1 or later

Before you install

  • Make a full backup of your website. Akeeba Backup is a quick way to create one.
  • Update Joomla to its latest version.

Install the package

  1. Go to System > Install > Extensions in the Joomla administrator.
    Extensions: Install screen
  2. Open the Upload Package File tab and select the ZIP file you downloaded (pkg_articleformbuilder). After a few moments, Joomla confirms the package is installed.
    Upload Package File tab
  3. The package installs the Article Form Builder component and the System - Joomill Article Form Builder plugin, and enables the plugin for you. To confirm, go to System > Manage > Plugins and search for Article Form Builder.

Plugins filtered on Article Form Builder: the system plugin and the PRO features plugin

PRO edition

The PRO package also installs the Article Form Builder - Joomill PRO features plugin. Keep it enabled: while it is enabled, the PRO features are available in the profile builder and on the site.

To receive updates, enter your download key under System > Update Sites for Article Form Builder. You find the key in your account on joomill-extensions.com.

Upgrade from Free to PRO

Install the PRO package over the Free version. Your profiles and menu assignments stay as they are.

Next step: see Getting started to build your first profile.