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How to connect your website

How to connect your website

Step 1: Website Requirements

  • Ensure your website is running Joomla 4 or newer.
  • Make sure your site is using HTTPS (SSL).
  • Go to System -> Global Configuration and ensure Search Engine Friendly URLs is set to Yes.

Step 2: Enable Web Services & Fix Authentication

Go to System -> Plugins and search for "Web Services". Apply these changes:

  • Enable: Web Services - Content
  • Enable: Web Services - Users
  • Enable: Web Services - Menus
  • Enable: API Authentication - Joomla Token
  • Disable: API Authentication - Web Services Basic Auth (Crucial to avoid conflicts)

Step 3: Generate Your API Token

  • Go to Users -> Manage and open your user profile (Super User recommended).
  • Switch to the Joomla API Token tab.
  • Toggle API Token to Enabled.
  • Copy the generated token. You will need it for the app.

Step 4: Connect the iPhone App

  • Open the app on your iPhone.
  • Tap the + button to add a new site.
  • Enter your website URL (e.g., https://yourwebsite.com).
  • Paste your API Token.
  • Tap Add Site and you're ready to go!

Pro Tip: To unlock advanced features like Maintenance, Core Updates, and Direct Media Uploads, install our Joomla Admin Package Extension on your website.