Joomla — Chat Code Installation

Let’s review the methods for installing the Online Chat on websites using the Joomla content management system.

Method 1. Installing the code via the template manager 
(for CMS Joomla 2.5 and later versions) 

1. Copy the widget code from the Online Chat settings. 

2. Log in to your website’s control panel. Click on the “Extensions” button. Select “Template Manager.”

3. In the “Templates” column, click on the name of the active template. It will have an orange star in the “Default” column and the word “Site” in the “System Area” column.

4. In the “Template Main Files” block, click on the “Edit Main Page Template” line.

5. Paste the widget code before the </body> tag in the Joomla template. Click the “Save” button. 

Method 2. Installation by creating a new module
(for CMS Joomla 2.5 and later versions)

1. Copy the widget code from the Online Chat settings. 

2. Log in to the site control panel, click the “Site” button, and select “My Profile.”

3. In the right menu, select the “Basic Settings” panel. In the “Editor” tab, set “Editor – No Editor.” Click “Save.”

4. Click on the “Extensions” tab. Select “Module Manager.” Click “Create New Module.” Choose the type: “Custom HTML.”

5. Paste the widget code. Set the following options:

— Title: “Custom”

— Show Title: “Hide”

— Position: select a position with the value: “Footer + ***”

— Status: “Published”

— Module Assignment: “On all pages”

Click the “Save” button.  

Method 3. Installation via FTP

1. Copy the widget code from the Online Chat settings. 

2. Access your hosting. Alternatively, connect to the site’s source files via an FTP client. Edit the “index.php” file (located in the directory: /templates/your_template_name/index.php).

3. Paste the widget code before the </body> tag. Save the changes.