Installation
Download
Download the latest pkg_mokobackup-*.zip from Releases.
Install
- Log in to Joomla Administrator
- Go to System > Install > Extensions
- Upload
pkg_mokobackup-*.zip
- The package will install all eight 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)
- Console - MokoJoomBackup (CLI commands)
- Content - MokoJoomBackup (auto-backup before extension updates)
- Action Log - MokoJoomBackup (user action logging)
Post-install
- Navigate to Components > MokoJoomBackup
- The dashboard shows backup status, system health, and quick actions
- The default backup profile is pre-configured
- Review the default profile settings under Backup Profiles
- Run your first backup using the Backup Now button on the dashboard
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
- Go to System > Manage > Extensions
- Search for "MokoJoomBackup"
- Select the package and click Uninstall
- All sub-extensions and database tables will be removed
- Backup archives in the backup directory are not automatically deleted