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#  Install or update a Tassos extension

You can install any Tassos extension using Joomla! Extension Installer is available in your backend. Before proceeding with the installation, ensure you meet the following requirements.[](#minimum_requirements)

## [Minimum Requirements](#minimum_requirements)

Before installing, ensure your server meets the following requirements:

- An up-to-date version of Joomla 4.0.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4.0 or higher (8.4 recommended)
- MySQL 5 or higher

## [How to install an extension](#install)

![joomla install](https://www.tassos.gr/images/joomla_install.png)

- Download the extension from the [downloads](http://www.tassos.gr/downloads) section
- Log in to the administrator page
- Go to *Extensions* -> *Extensions Manager*
- Click *Browse* and find the .zip file you've downloaded
- Click the *Upload & Install* button
- You are done!

## [How to update an extension](#update)

### [Manual](#manual)

Update using the same steps you used when you installed it. You do not need to uninstall it first. The extension will update all its files automatically.

### [Auto Update](#auto-update)

To be able to auto-update any Tassos extension through Joomla Update Manager, you will need to provide your Download Key to the Tassos Framework System Plugin. You can find your Download Key on your [Downloads](https://www.tassos.gr/downloads) page.

![apikey](https://www.tassos.gr/images/apikey.jpg)

To save your Download Key, log in to the backend and go to Extensions -> Plugins, find the System - Tassos Framework Plugin, click to edit, and input your Download Key into the available field. Once saved, you'll be able to update any of our extensions using the Joomla Update Manager whenever a new version is available.

Note: First, paste the Download Key into Notepad to remove unwanted special characters.

## [How to uninstall an extension](#uninstall)

Uninstall by using the core extension manager available in Joomla! Administrator Control Panel.

## [Troubleshooting installation](#troubleshoot)

If you have problems installing or updating the extension, please try the manual installation process as described here: [docs.joomla.org/Installing\_an\_extension](http://docs.joomla.org/Installing_an_extension)

 Last updated on Mar 2nd 2026 15:03

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