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Installation
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Installation

Download

Download the latest pkg_mokobackup-*.zip from Releases.

Install

  1. Log in to Joomla Administrator
  2. Go to System > Install > Extensions
  3. Upload pkg_mokobackup-*.zip
  4. The package will install all five sub-extensions automatically

Auto-enabled Plugins

On fresh install, these plugins are enabled automatically:

  • System - MokoJoomBackup (backup cleanup)
  • Task - MokoJoomBackup (scheduled tasks)
  • Quick Icon - MokoJoomBackup (dashboard widget)
  • Web Services - MokoJoomBackup (REST API)

Post-install

  1. Navigate to Components > MokoJoomBackup
  2. The default backup profile is pre-configured
  3. Review the default profile settings under Backup Profiles
  4. Run your first backup using the Backup Now button
  5. Check the dashboard — the quickicon widget shows backup status

Migrating from Akeeba Backup Pro

If Akeeba Backup Pro is installed, see Akeeba Migration for one-click profile and history import.

Backup Directory

Backups are stored in administrator/components/com_mokobackup/backups/ by default. This directory is:

  • Protected with .htaccess (Deny from all)
  • Contains an index.html to prevent directory listing
  • Configurable per profile

Uninstall

  1. Go to System > Manage > Extensions
  2. Search for "MokoJoomBackup"
  3. Select the package and click Uninstall
  4. All sub-extensions and database tables will be removed
  5. Backup archives in the backup directory are not automatically deleted