# Install & Update

## Install 

The installation of the component is quite easy:

1. Make sure your server meets the necessary requirements. 
2. Download the component zip file
3. Open your Joomla Back End and log in
4. Open the Extension Manager and install the component by selecting the downloaded zip file in the file dialog

## Update

1. Make sure your server meets the necessary requirements. 
2. Download the component zip file
3. Open your Joomla Back End and log in
4. Open the Extension Manager and install the component by selecting the downloaded zip file in the file dialog

Yes, those are the same steps as for the installation process. Usually it is not necessary to uninstall the component for an update. If you uninstall the component you'll loose your configuration and data. 