How-Tos
The How-tos are designed to help you learn how to install, configure, and use TYPO3 and WEC additions to TYPO3. You will find that many of the How-Tos include a tutorial Flash movie that walks you through the process with a series of screenshots. To view the movies, you must have Flash installed and you may need to allow popups if you have them blocked.
Browse by Category
Search By...
Latest How-Tos
Upgrade TYPO3 4.1 to 4.2 - Step 5 - Remove Unneeded/Uncompatible Extensions
A few extensions are no longer needed in TYPO3 4.2. These include:
- sr_static_info - obsolete after...
Upgrade TYPO3 4.1 to 4.2 - Step 4 - Update the Database and Settings
This upgrade requires changes to the database and TYPO3 settings.
- Login to your site's TYPO3 Backend (http://youWebAddressHere.org/typo3). Once you...
Upgrade TYPO3 4.1 to 4.2 - Step 1 - Check Your Server PHP Version
TYPO3 version 4.2 requires PHP version 5.2.0 or higher. PHP is the scripting language used in TYPO3. PHP is installed by the web server system manager. Please...
Upgrade TYPO3 4.1 to 4.2 - Step 3 - Get and Upload TYPO3 Files
You will need to download the latest version of the TYPO3 package and the index.wec file to upgrade.
- Go to <link...
Upgrade TYPO3 4.1 to 4.2 - Step 2 - Update Extensions
TYPO3 version 4.2 is a major update that requires the latest version of extensions to be installed. Some extensions (mainly older or unsupported extensions)...
Most Popular How-Tos
4. Add Topics to the Devotional Extension
Topics are optional but they can be very useful if you have content that is themed around a topic.
Go the Devotional Journal Storage Folder. Click on...
Upgrade 3.x to 4.x - Step 1 - Get the TYPO3 Source File
Note: Prior to upgrading from TYPO3 3.x to 4.0, it is important to backup your database and TYPO3-related directories and files.
Upgrading your TYPO3 software...
Add an Extension Template Record
When adding an extension's Plugin onto a page, it is often helpful to create an Extension Template Record to the page. This facilitates easy access to the...
Understand What a Content Management System is
Traditionally, most church and ministry website editors have created web pages in HTML using a tool like Frontpage or Dreamweaver. Web pages, graphics and...
Install an Extension
Before loading a new extension into TYPO3, you should check the Repository carefully (http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/). Because TYPO3 is open source,...



