This tutorial will show you how to submit a new article in Joomla.

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How to Submit a New Article in Joomla

Joomla is a powerful open-source content management system (CMS) used to create websites and online applications. One of its core features is the ability to create and manage content through articles. This guide will walk you through the steps required to submit a new article in Joomla via the Administrator Dashboard.

Step 1: Login to the Joomla Administrator Panel

Navigate to your Joomla admin panel by visiting:

https://yourdomain.com/administrator

Enter your username and password to log in.

Step 2: Navigate to the Article Manager

Once logged in, go to the main control panel and follow these steps:

• From the top menu, click on Content
• Then click Articles
• Click the green + New button at the top-left of the page to create a new article

Step 3: Fill in Article Details

On the new article page, you will find several fields. Fill them in as follows:

• Title: Enter a meaningful title for the article
• Alias: (optional) The URL-friendly version of the title. Leave blank to auto-generate
• Category: Select an existing category or create a new one
• Article Text: Use the WYSIWYG editor to write or paste your content

You may format text, insert images, add links, or embed media using the Joomla editor toolbar.

Step 4: Configure Publishing Options (Optional)

In the right sidebar (or below the editor in some templates), you can configure the following options:

• Status: Set to Published, Unpublished, or Archived
• Access: Choose whether the article is Public, Registered, or Special
• Featured: Set to Yes to display the article on the front page
• Tags: Add tags to categorise your content semantically
• Start/Finish Publishing: Define the dates if you want to schedule publishing

Step 5: Save the Article

Once your content and settings are ready, choose one of the following actions:

• Save: Save and stay on the current page
• Save & Close: Save the article and return to the article list
• Save & New: Save this article and open a blank form to submit another
• Cancel: Discard changes and go back to the article list

Step 6: View Your Article

Visit the front-end of your website and navigate to the menu item or category linked to your new article. If the article is featured, it will appear on the home page if your default menu item is set to show featured articles.

Optional: Front-End Article Submission (Registered Users)

Joomla also allows users with the correct permissions (e.g., Authors, Editors) to submit articles from the front-end. To enable this:

1. Ensure the user has the appropriate group/permissions
2. Create a menu item of type Menu Item Type → Articles → Create Article
3. Assign the menu to a visible position accessible to logged-in users

This way, your content team or community contributors can submit articles directly without accessing the admin panel.

Conclusion

Submitting a new article in Joomla is straightforward once you’re familiar with the interface. Whether you’re an admin managing a news portal or a content writer contributing blog posts, Joomla’s article system provides a flexible and user-friendly way to publish and manage content.