Install FastComet free Joomla templates

Download and Prepare the Template

Once you locate the actual template that you wish to use for your website, you can simply download it via the big Download button at the top right corner of the actual template page. For the purpose of this tutorial, we will review and install our Marketika Joomla template.

The next step is to extract the files of the template on your local computer. Note that you need to first create a folder and then extract the contents of the archive in it. This will ensure that you do not leave any files behind.

First, you need to decide where you wish to install the template. As stated above, this is a quick-start installation package, which means that it will configure a new Joomla instance, the template and all of the required extensions for it. Once you decide the location of the new installation, simply upload all of the files in it. You can use your favorite FTP client for that purpose or the File Manager service within your cPanel account.

Configure the Admin Account and Database

To initiate the installation, you need to point your web browser to the location, where you have uploaded your template. The system will bring up the default Joomla installation screen and the first step is called Configuration. You need to edit the following details:

• Site Name - Enter the name of your new website
• Description - Enter a short description for your website
• Admin Email - Enter the administrative email account
• Admin Username - Enter the username for your administrative user
• Admin Password - Enter the administrative password you would like to use
• Confirm Admin Password - Enter the password twice for verification

You will need to enter the details of an empty database on your account and a user assigned to it with all privileges. Enter the following details:

• Database Type - Select the MySQLi option
• Host Name - If the database is on the same server, you need to enter "localhost" without the quotes
• Username - Enter the user, assigned to your database
• Password - Enter the password for it
• Database Name - Enter the database that you will use on your website. Make sure that it is empty
• Table Prefix - Set a database table prefix

Overview

The last step of the installation process is called Overview. It will summarize the data for your new installation. The only available option here is quite important as it will install the template on the new Joomla instance. You need to select:

• Install Sample Data: Set this option to Default Englis (GB) Sample Data.

The system will then automatically proceed with the actual installation of Joomla, the template you chose and the extensions required for it.

The installation is now completed. You need to click on the Remove Installation Folder button as a security measure.

You can now proceed further to the Site or Administrator via the buttons available on the screen.