---
title: "Install the extension"
date: 2026-09-26
description: "Requirements and installation steps for Joomill Frontend Editor 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_frontendeditor`). 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 **Frontend Editor** component and the **System - Joomill Frontend Editor** plugin, and enables the plugin for you. To confirm, go to **System > Manage > Plugins** and search for *Frontend Editor*.

 ![Plugins filtered on Frontend Editor: the system plugin and the PRO features plugin](https://www.joomill-extensions.com/images/documentation/frontend-editor/plugins.jpg)

 
## PRO edition

 The PRO package also installs the **Frontend Editor - 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 Frontend Editor. 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/frontend-editor/getting-started) to build your first profile.