---
title: "Install the extension"
date: 2026-09-26
description: "Requirements and installation steps for Joomill Article Form Builder on Joomla 5.4 and Joomla 6, for the Free and the PRO edition."
author: "Jeroen Moolenschot"
---

# 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](https://www.akeeba.com) 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](https://www.joomill-extensions.com/images/documentation/general/install-01.jpg)
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](https://www.joomill-extensions.com/images/documentation/general/install-02.jpg)
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](https://www.joomill-extensions.com/images/documentation/article-form-builder/plugins.jpg)

## 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](https://www.joomill-extensions.com/documentation/article-form-builder/getting-started) to build your first profile.