Global Configuration is the main configuration centre in Joomla!. Changes made in this area will update your configuration.php file. This file needs to be writable in order for you to be able to edit your configuration. To do this please follow the instructions at the bottom of this item.

Make your Configuration editable:

1. Open your FTP program and go to your site root
2.  ##chmod## the file  ##configuration.php## to 777

For additional security return ##configuration.php## to ##chmod 644## after making changes. Additional information on ##chmod## and permissions can be found at:
  * http://catcode.com/teachmod
  * http://www.evolt.org/article/A_quick_and_dirty_chmod_Tutorial/18/541

Global Configuration provides the following 10 tabs for controlling your options: 

• Site
• Locale 
• Content 
• Database 
• Server 
• Metadata 
• Mail 
• Cache 
• Statistics
• SEO

To configure Joomla!'s Global Configuration, click:

  Global Configurations

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Note:  If you have suggestions/corrections, please visit the doc forum.  
http://forum.joomla.org/index.php/board,59.0.html

Thank you!

Michelle Bisson
Documentation Team Co-Leader