--- title: Joomla slug: joomla description: How to integrate Joomla with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_joomla.png createdAt: 2025-12-16T12:37:23.222Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/joomla.png" alt="Joomla logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Joomla is a content management system for building websites and online applications. Integrating Joomla with Make.com allows users to automate content publishing, user management, and notifications directly from their Joomla sites. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Joomla documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Joomla](https://www.joomla.org/media-contact.html) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Joomla app in Make, you must have access to the Joomla CMS or Framework installation and relevant permissions, [create your account on Joomla](https://www.joomla.org/). For subscription, refer to the [Joomla pricing page](https://www.joomla.org/). # Connect Joomla and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Joomla and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your Joomla account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your Joomla account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your Joomla account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** User Menu** at the top right of the Joomla 4 Administration backend. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** Edit Account**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the** Joomla API Token** tab. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API token** displayed on screen. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://magazine.joomla.org/all-issues/august-2020/joomla-web-services-api-101-tokens%2C-testing-and-a-taste-test) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Joomla module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Joomla account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # Joomla modules After connecting to the Joomla app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Category Creates a new category in your selected application or system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Menu Creates a new menu structure for organizing navigation items. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create an Article Creates a new article entry in your selected platform or database. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a Category Permanently removes a specific category from your system using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a Menu Deletes a specific menu from your account using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete an Article Deletes a specific article from your account using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Category Fetches detailed information about a specific category using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Menu Fetches detailed information about a specific menu using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get an Article Fetches a specific article from the system using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Articles Retrieves a list of all articles published on the website. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Categories Retrieves a list of all categories available on the website. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Menus Retrieves a list of all menus available on the website. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API Call Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update a Category Updates the details of a specific category identified by its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update a Menu Updates the details of a specific menu identified by its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update an Article Updates the details of a specific article identified by its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch New Articles Triggers when a new article is published in your selected source. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch Updated Articles Triggers whenever any changes are made to an existing article. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # Joomla resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Joomla topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Joomla) - [Joomla website](https://www.joomla.org/) - [Joomla API documentation](https://api.joomla.org/) - [Joomla page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/joomla) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::