{"id":67686,"date":"2023-03-22T09:01:14","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T15:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/?p=67686"},"modified":"2025-11-13T23:47:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T05:47:11","slug":"how-to-install-a-quickstart-package-in-joomla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/how-to-install-a-quickstart-package-in-joomla\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install a Quickstart Package in Joomla"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Configuring a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/what-is-joomla\/\">Joomla<\/a> template can be a bit tricky. Thankfully, most options come with quickstart packages that will allow you to make all the mistakes without any consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t know what those are?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s what we\u2019re here for. In this article, you\u2019ll learn all about quickstart packages for Joomla &#8211; how to download, install, and configure them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Joomla Quickstart Package?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, a Joomla quickstart package is a <strong>demo website<\/strong>, that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Core CMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Template<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configurations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>extensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>images<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once installed successfully,&nbsp; you can start working on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert-blue\"><strong>IMPORTANT: <\/strong>The quickstart package is only good when you\u2019re building a website from scratch. If you use it with an existing website, your data will be replaced with the demo template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installing the Quickstart Package<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, let\u2019s get down to business. First things first:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Downloading the Quickstart Package<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Each Joomla template has a quickstart package.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, even the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/where-can-i-find-free-joomla-templates\/\">free ones<\/a>. When you go to <strong>the download page of a template<\/strong>, you will see \u201cquickstart\u201d listed under <strong>Type<\/strong>. That\u2019s the file you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR1.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR1-1024x764.webp\" alt=\"How to Install a Quickstart Package in Joomla, Downloading the Quickstart Package\" class=\"wp-image-67689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR1-1024x764.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR1-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR1-768x573.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR1.webp 1063w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get it,&nbsp; it is time to upload it on your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upload on Your Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first option is to use<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/spanel.html\"><strong>SPanel<\/strong><\/a>. Scala\u2019s very own hosting management platform allows you to upload your Joomla quickstart package with just a few mouse clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, go to your Dashboard and click on<strong> File Manager<\/strong>. Once it opens, click on <strong>New<\/strong>, then <strong>Upload<\/strong> and choose <strong>quickstart .ZIP<\/strong>. You can now <strong>extract<\/strong> the archive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR2.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR2-1024x431.webp\" alt=\"How to Install a Quickstart Package in Joomla, Upload on Your Server\" class=\"wp-image-67690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR2-1024x431.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR2-300x126.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR2-768x323.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR2-1536x646.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR2.webp 1723w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can install your quickstart package via an FTP client like Filezilla. However, you might encounter some permission issues. If you decide to go that route, you will need to <strong>upload all the files from the quickstart package folder to your website directory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating New Database and User<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start configuring the Joomla quickstart package, you will notice a <strong>Database Configuration <\/strong>page. It will require some information, for which you\u2019ll need to have <strong>MySQL database and a user<\/strong> on your web server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s see how to quickly create those:<br>On SPanel, click <strong>MySQL Databases<\/strong>. It will open a page that will enable you to set a database and a user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR3.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR3-1024x841.webp\" alt=\"How to Install a Quickstart Package in Joomla, Creating New Database and User\" class=\"wp-image-67691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR3-1024x841.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR3-300x246.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR3-768x631.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR3.webp 1078w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in the required fields, such as username and password. Check the<strong> <\/strong><strong><em>Grant the user access to the database<\/em><\/strong> field, hit <em>Submit <\/em>and voila, you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert-blue\"><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong> The best passwords include uppercase and lowercase characters, numbers, symbols, and are at least 8 characters long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Launching the Installer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to install the quickstart package, you need to <strong>enter the URL for your site in the browser<\/strong>. This will open the install wizard. All that you need to do is fill in the required fields.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by choosing a language and a site name. You will then need to <strong>set the super admin user account<\/strong>. This one is easy &#8211; enter name, username, password, and email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is <strong>configuring the database<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR4.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR4.webp\" alt=\"How to Install a Quickstart Package in Joomla, Launching the Installer\" class=\"wp-image-67692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR4.webp 880w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR4-300x189.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/JoomlaQSCR4-768x483.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select your database type &#8211; <strong>MySQLi<\/strong> or <strong>MySQL<\/strong>. Enter a hostname, which will usually be provided by your hosting provider. Fill in the username and password, choose the database name, enter the table prefix from the database name and click on Install Joomla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can imagine, choosing the right Joomla hosting partner can make the difference between your project quickly taking off or remaining in obscurity forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ScalaHosting and Joomla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To start off your Joomla journey right, you need VPS hosting &#8211; managed, if you\u2019re a complete beginner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say, you\u2019ve come to the right place. ScalaHosting is among <strong>the certified Joomla Managed VPS providers. <\/strong>We<strong> <\/strong>first<strong> <\/strong>became a Joomla Platinum Global Sponsor back in 2020 and then renewed the partnership in 2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our SPanel management platform features a <strong>one-click installer, CMS management<\/strong>, and <strong>professional support<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already own a Joomla site, we can help you out with a<strong> free, no-downtime <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-joomla-website\/\"><strong>migration<\/strong><\/a>. The domain name and SSL certificates also come for<strong> free<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/managed-cloud-hosting.html\">our VPS options<\/a> today &#8211; you\u2019ve got nothing to lose!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the steps above, you should have absolutely no troubles installing your Joomla quickstart package. 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Joomla 4 is integrated with the latest Bootstrap 4, making it more reliable and responsive, easier to maintain, and richer in features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to install Joomla template sample data?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to install Joomla template sample data, go to <strong>Template<\/strong> style settings. Then, click on <strong>Data &gt; Sample data<\/strong>. Tap <strong>Install <\/strong>and choose whether to install everything or layout and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I find Joomla plugins?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-joomla-plugins-and-extensions\/\">Joomla plugins<\/a>, go to the backend of your site and click Extensions. You\u2019ll see Plugin Manager, which will show you a list of all the available options on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, you can get plugins from the Joomla! 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