Creating a contact form in Joomla 4 involves a few simple steps using Joomla's built-in component called “Contact.” Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a contact form:
1. Open the Joomla Administrator Interface:
Log in to the Joomla administrator interface using your administrator credentials.
2. Open Contact Manager:
Select “Contacts” from the navigation menu on the left. This will take you to the Contact Manager.
3. Add Contact Category:
Click “Add Contact Category” in the toolbar if you want to group your contact forms into a specific category.
Name the category and click “Save” or “Save & Close.”
4. Add New Contact Form:
Click “Add Contact” in the toolbar.
Fill in the contact form details, including the recipient's name, email address, and other settings.
Select a contact category if you've already created one.
Click “Save” or “Save & Close.”
5. Contact Form Configuration:
On the contact form configuration page, you can adjust various settings, such as general settings, metadata, and form options.
Be sure to configure form options such as “Sender Name,” “Subject,” and whether you want to include a copy of the form with the sender.
Click “Save” or “Save & Close.”
6. Add Contact Form Module (Optional):
If you want to display a contact form on your website, you can create a contact form module.
Go to "Modules" from the navigation menu.
Click "Add" in the toolbar and select "Contact Form."
Select the contact form you just created.
Configure the module settings and display location.
Click "Save" or "Save & Close."
7. Display Contact Form on Page:
If you're creating a contact form module, be sure to place it in the desired position on your page.
Open the article or page where you want to display the contact form.
Use the {loadmodule module_name} tag to load the contact form module into that article or page.
Important Note:
Ensure your Joomla email settings are correctly configured to ensure your contact form can send emails to the correct address.
Always check your contact form regularly to ensure your contact information is up to date.
By following these steps, you can create a contact form in Joomla 4 and customize it to suit your website's needs. Contact forms are an effective way to enable your site visitors to interact and send you messages or questions.