Joomla! 2.5 Beginner’s Guide

Time for action – log in to the backend

1. To access the backend of your site, add /administrator to the address of your website. If your site is http://www.mysite.com, type http://www.mysite.com/administrator in the address bar of your browser.
2. There it is, the secret entrance to your site! You'll see a login prompt:
   
3. Enter the username and password that you entered when installing Joomla. Click on the Log in button.
4. After you've successfully entered your credentials, you'll enter the actual administration interface—the backend home page (the Control Panel). This interface provides access to all of the functions that you need as site administrator, (such ...