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Installation


Before you start with the installation, you need to check the following:

  • Make sure the maximum file upload size is greater than the size of the component zipped kit. If not, contact your hosting provider.
  • Check directory write/read permissions and adjust them accordingly. chmod for UNIX, ACL for Windows. Or contact your hosting provider.
  • Always backup your website before installing, updating or uninstalling extensions.
  • The php_curl extension is required for Social Factory. Contact your hosting provider regarding this PHP extension.


Installation


To install Social Factory go to "Extensions/Extension Manager" in the upper menu of the Joomla's backend.

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Then, in the "Upload Package File" area click on the "Browse…" button and choose the ZIP file from your computer. After doing so, click on the "Upload & Install" button and wait for the installation to finish.

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When the installation is finished the following message should appear.

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Uninstall


In case you wish to uninstall the component, simply go to Manage, check the "Social Factory" Package checkbox and click on Uninstall.

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(!) Documentation based on Social Factory version 3.0.0