Whilst it is quick and easy to install and publish a new template as your default template, there are a number of things to consider both before and after you change template.

First things first.

Uninstall any old templates that are no longer being used.

Reason: not uninstalling old 3rd party extensions (including templates) will increase the risk of your website being compromised by hackers.

What should you do before changing Template?

Perform a full backup of your website.

Reason: any 3rd party extension has the potential to break your website.

Only use a Template obtained from a developer you trust.

If not previously used then at the very least you should check the Vulnerable Extension List.

There is a comprehensive check list at the following link.

Read more: How to install an Extension.

What should you do after changing Template?

First, don't uninstall the Template being replaced until you have checked the new one is performing as expected!

Once installed, and before going live, there are a few things to review.

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We help and support managers responsible for Joomla! CMS websites in UK business, academy school and third sector organisations across Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and North West England.

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Whilst it is quick and easy to install and publish a new template as your default template, there are a number of things to consider both before and after you change template.

First things first.

Uninstall any old templates that are no longer being used.

Reason: not uninstalling old 3rd party extensions (including templates) will increase the risk of your website being compromised by hackers.

What should you do before changing Template?

Perform a full backup of your website.

Reason: any 3rd party extension has the potential to break your website.

Only use a Template obtained from a developer you trust.

If not previously used then at the very least you should check the Vulnerable Extension List.

There is a comprehensive check list at the following link.

Read more: How to install an Extension.

What should you do after changing Template?

First, don't uninstall the Template being replaced until you have checked the new one is performing as expected!

Once installed, and before going live, there are a few things to review.

JOOMLERS.UK is sponsored by WYNCHCO Solutions

We help and support managers responsible for Joomla! CMS websites in UK business, academy school and third sector organisations across Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and North West England.

Read more: WYNCHCO Joomla! CMS Help & Support.