Engine Templates

Installing a Joomla! quickstart package is one of the fastest ways to build a complete website that looks exactly like the template demo. Instead of installing Joomla, extensions, template files, modules, and sample content separately, a quickstart package includes everything in one ready-made website package. This is especially useful if you want to save time and quickly launch a professional Joomla website.

At Engine Templates, customers can download product packages through the Customer Area at https://enginetemplates.com/customer-area/. After downloading the package, you can install the quickstart package on your hosting server by following the steps below.

What Is a Joomla Quickstart Package?

A Joomla quickstart package is a complete website backup that usually contains Joomla CMS, template files, extensions, modules, plugins, images, demo content, and configuration settings. When installed correctly, your website will look the same as the live demo provided by the template developer.

For Engine Templates products, the quickstart package normally includes two important files:

• A JPA file, which contains the full website backup
• An installer.php file, which is used to run the installation process

These files are created with Akeeba Backup and can be restored using the Akeeba Kickstart installation panel.

Step 1: Download the Product Package from Customer Area

First, log in to the Engine Templates Customer Area by visiting:

https://enginetemplates.com/customer-area/

After logging in, go to your purchased products or membership downloads section. Find the Joomla template package that you want to install and download it to your computer.

Once the download is complete, unzip the product package. Inside the extracted folder, you should see several files and folders, including documentation, template files, extensions, and the quickstart package.

Find the quickstart package folder. In this folder, you should see two main files:

• your-package-name.jpa
• installer.php

The .jpa file is the complete Joomla website backup, and installer.php is the installation file that will help you extract and restore the website on your hosting account.

Step 2: Upload the Quickstart Files to Your Website Folder

Next, you need to upload both the JPA file and the installer.php file to your website root folder. In most hosting accounts, this folder is named:

public_html

You can upload these files using an FTP client such as FileZilla, or you can use the File Manager tool inside your hosting control panel, such as cPanel, DirectAdmin, or Plesk.

Make sure both files are uploaded to the same folder. For example:

public_html/installer.php
public_html/your-package-name.jpa

If you want to install the quickstart package in a subfolder, upload both files to that subfolder instead. For example:

public_html/demo/installer.php
public_html/demo/your-package-name.jpa

Before continuing, it is recommended to make sure the installation folder is empty. If there is an existing website in the same folder, back it up first to avoid losing important data.

Step 3: Run the Installation Panel

After uploading both files, open your web browser and run the installer by visiting:

https://yourdomain.com/installer.php

Replace yourdomain.com with your real domain name.

If you uploaded the files to a subfolder, use this format instead:

https://yourdomain.com/subfolder/installer.php

This will open the Akeeba Kickstart installation panel. Akeeba Kickstart is used to extract the JPA backup file and start the Joomla restoration process.

Step 4: Extract the JPA File and Enter Database Information

From the Akeeba Kickstart panel, select the JPA package and start the extraction process. The system will extract all website files from the backup package.

After extraction is complete, the Joomla restoration installer will appear. You will need to enter your database information, including:

• Database type
• Database server hostname
• Database username
• Database password
• Database name
• Table prefix, if required

You can create a new database from your hosting control panel before starting this step. If you are not sure how to create a database, contact your hosting provider for assistance.

After entering the database information, continue through the installation steps.

Step 5: Set Up the Super Admin Account

During the installation process, you will be asked to configure your Joomla website information and create the Super Admin account. This account is very important because it allows you to log in to the Joomla administrator panel after installation.

You should set:

• Site name
• Super Admin username
• Super Admin password
• Super Admin email address

Please save this information carefully. You will need it to access your Joomla administrator dashboard.

If you forget to create or save the Super Admin account, you can follow Joomla’s official password recovery guide to reset it.

Step 6: Complete the Installation

After all required information has been entered, continue and complete the installation process. When finished, the installer will ask you to remove the installation folder or clean up installation files. This step is important for website security.

Once the cleanup is complete, you can visit your website frontend:

https://yourdomain.com

You can also access your Joomla administrator panel at:

https://yourdomain.com/administrator

Log in using the Super Admin username and password you created during installation.

Final Thoughts

Installing a Joomla quickstart package is a simple and efficient way to create a complete website like the demo. By downloading the product package from the Engine Templates Customer Area, uploading the JPA and installer.php files to your hosting folder, running the installer, entering your database details, and setting up your Super Admin account, you can complete your Joomla website installation in just a few steps.

A quickstart package is the best option for users who want to save time, keep the same design as the demo, and start customizing their Joomla website immediately.