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{{alert| <center>NOTE!!! This page covers the installation process for JomSocial 2.8. If you are looking for an installation guide for even older versions, please [[Installation - Old|click here]] </center>|alert}}
==Overview==
This guide covers a fresh installation of the jomSocial component into the Joomla CMS. You will need a working Joomla! site in order to install JomSocial. Please refer to the article, [[System Requirements|minimum system requirements]], to determine the requirements your server will have to meet. 
If you are upgrading JomSocial, please refer to [[Upgrading|upgrading]].

===Downloading the Package===
Go to www.jomsocial.com homepage. From main menu at top of the page, click on the '''Account''' tab.

::: [[File:Jomsocialcom.png]]
 
 
From your '''Account Area''', click on the available download link ('''Standard Edition''' or '''Professional Edition''') and download the installation package to your hard drive.
 
 
::: [[File:Jsmyaccount.png]]

===Unpacking the Installation Package===
Extract the content of the downloaded package.

::: [[File:Extract.png]]

You will now have three (3) new .zip archives:
* ''apps_unzip_first_2.8.X.zip'' - this is the archive of all applications and plugins, please, [[Installing Plugin|click here]] to find out how to install plugins and applications.
* '''''com_community_pro_2.8.X.zip''''' - This is the installer we well use for component installation.
* ''modules_unzip_first_2.8.X.zip'' - archive containing all the official JomSocial modules. Please, [[Installing Module|click here]] to see how to install modules.

===Check for Installation Permissions===
1. Login to your Joomla Administrator backend. On the Administrator Panel, click on '''System Information'''. 
 
::: [[File:Joomlasysteminformation.png]] 
2. Click the '''Directory Permissions''' tab and make sure all folders are '''Writable'''. 
 
::: [[File:Joomladirectoryperms.png]]

===Uploading the Installation Package===

1. From the '''Extensions''' dropdown menu select '''Extension Manager'''. 
::: [[File:Extensionmanagermenu.png]] 
2. From the '''Upload Package File''' tab under '''Install''', browse for the '''com_community_[version].zip''' file and select it. Then, click '''Upload & Install''' to begin installation. 
::: [[File:Selectandupload.png]] 
3. Once uploaded, click '''Complete Your Installation'''. 
::: [[File:Completeinstallation.png]]

===Completing the Installation===

1. The first JomSocial installation screen appears. Make sure all the requirements are met and then click '''Next'''. 
{{alert|Note: If any of the values are marked in yellow (like last one on our screen shot example), do not worry, JomSocial will probably still work since the values shown on this screen are '''''Recommended''''' and '''NOT''' the '''''Minimum''''' system requirements. To see the minimum system requirements, please [[System Requirements|click here]].|alert-info}}
 
::: [[File:Installationscreen.png]] 
2. Press '''Next''' on all screens until installation is completed. 
::: [[File:Installationcompleted.png]] 
3. Click '''Done''' to finish the installation. You will be greeted with the '''JomSocial Backend Control Panel'''. 
::: [[File:Installationdone.png]]

===Alternative Installation Method===
You can also manually install JomSocial by first uploading all the files to your hosted server via FTP and then installing it from the directory using the following steps:

1. Extract the 'com_community_[version].zip' file. 
::: [[File:installation10.png]] 

2. Upload the extracted folder to the /tmp directory located in the root directory where Joomla is installed using your FTP client. 
::: [[File:installation11.png]] 

3. Go to Extensions > Extension Manager. In the "Install from Directory" section, put the path to the folder that you have uploaded just now. Then click '''Install'''. 
::: [[File:installation12.png]]

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 ==Overview==
 This guide covers a fresh installation of the jomSocial component into the Joomla CMS. You will need a working Joomla! site in order to install JomSocial. Please refer to the article, [[System Requirements|minimum system requirements]], to determine the requirements your server will have to meet.<br />

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 {{alert| <center><strong>NOTE!!!</strong> This page covers the installation process for JomSocial 2.8. If you are looking for an installation guide for even older versions, please [[Installation - Old|click here]] </center>|alert}}
 ==Overview==
 This guide covers a fresh installation of the jomSocial component into the Joomla CMS. You will need a working Joomla! site in order to install JomSocial. Please refer to the article, [[System Requirements|minimum system requirements]], to determine the requirements your server will have to meet.<br />