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How to Update Kunena Templates Without Losing Configuration

Updating your Kunena template is essential to ensure compatibility, security, and the latest features. Follow this step-by-step guide to update your template while preserving your configurations.

1. Update Kunena Forum Component

Before updating the Kunena template, make sure your Kunena Forum Component is updated to the latest version.

Note: Our Kunena templates are always compatible with the latest Kunena Forum Component release. Therefore, updating Kunena to the latest version is necessary before updating the template.

To update Kunena:

  • 1

    Log in to your Joomla administrator panel.

  • 2

    Navigate to Extensions → Manage → Update.

  • 3

    Find Kunena Forum Component in the list and update it.

2. Backup Your Template Configuration

Before updating your template, it is crucial to back up your configuration file to prevent losing custom settings.

Using FF Explorer to Backup Configuration

We recommend using the FF Explorer component to back up your Kunena template configuration. You can download it from the official Joomla website: FF Explorer Download Link

Follow these steps to back up your template configuration:

  • 1

    Install and open FF Explorer in your Joomla administrator panel.

  • 2

    Navigate to Components → FF Explorer.

  • 3

    Locate your Kunena template folder under [root]/components/com_kunena/template/.

  • 4

    Open the config folder inside your template directory.

  • 5

    Find and download the params.ini file. This file contains your template's configuration settings.

Backup configuration

Backup Your Template Configuration.

3. Updating the Template

Now that you have backed up your configuration, proceed with the template update.

Steps to Update Kunena Template

  • 1

    Set the default Kunena template to Aurelia (the default Kunena theme). To do this:

    • Go to Components → Kunena Forum → Templates.
    • Select Aurelia and set it as the default template.
  • 2

    Uninstall the current template:

    • Navigate to Extensions → Manage → Manage.
    • Search for your Kunena template and uninstall it.
  • 3

    Install the updated template:

    • Go to Extensions → Manage → Install.
    • Upload and install the latest version of the template.
  • 4

    Restore configuration using FF Explorer:

    • Open FF Explorer and navigate to /components/com_kunena/template/[your_template]/config/.
    • Upload and overwrite the existing params.ini file with the backed-up version.
    Restore configuration

    Restore configuration.

  • 5

    Set the updated template as the default:

    • Navigate to Components → Kunena Forum → Templates.
    • Select your updated template and set it as the default template.

By following this process, you can successfully update your Kunena template while keeping your configurations intact. If you experience any issues, check your template settings and ensure that the params.ini file has been restored correctly.

For further assistance, feel free to contact our support team.