# Install Secure Privacy Plugin on Joomla | Setup Guide > Step-by-step guide to installing the Secure Privacy cookie consent plugin on Joomla. Configure GDPR compliance, enable the extension, and verify your setup in minutes. - Canonical: https://support.secureprivacy.ai/article/how-to-install-secure-privacy-on-joomla - Product: Consent Management - Category: Integrations - Published: 2026-03-06T12:43:00+00:00 - Updated: 2026-03-25T00:17:13.467+00:00 - Reading time: 3 minutes --- This guide walks you through installing the **Secure Privacy plugin on Joomla** — a flexible, open-source CMS used to power millions of websites worldwide. Whether you are new to Secure Privacy or adding a new domain to an existing account, this step-by-step tutorial will help you configure the Joomla cookie consent plugin for full **GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy compliance**. ## Who Is This Guide For? - Website administrators managing a Joomla site - Web developers implementing cookie consent and privacy compliance - Marketers managing user consent, cookie banners, and tracking settings ## Step 1 – Get Your Secure Privacy Script Code 1. After activating your Secure Privacy account, you will be prompted to choose an installation method. 2. Select **Joomla**. ![Secure Privacy onboarding screen showing Joomla as the selected installation method](https://knowledgebasecdn.helpwise.io/uploads/234834/206059/e9209e3296e6fc7f36c7799f5888e277ef7f9b39-1759175239-4e3dae3c63a30dc92e8767606760f414e74792ad) 3. Copy the script code displayed on screen and save it somewhere accessible. 4. Keep this tab open and open a new tab to proceed with the Joomla plugin installation. ## Step 2 – Install the Secure Privacy Joomla Plugin 1. Download the [Secure Privacy Joomla Plugin (.zip)](https://secure-privacy.cdn.prismic.io/secure-privacy/Zo0jjB5LeNNTw73J_secure-privacy-joomla-plugin-v2.zip "Download Secure Privacy Joomla Plugin ZIP"). 2. Log in to your Joomla administrator panel (typically at `www.yourjoomlawebsite.com/administrator`) and navigate to **System**. ![Joomla administrator dashboard with the System menu highlighted](https://knowledgebasecdn.helpwise.io/uploads/234834/206059/dfd106cfb6558cabc90d9fffa3284ace0c313a88-1759175275-7df64c7f1b3a885b90369f62174836db30cae52a) 3. Under **Install**, click **Extensions**. An upload area will appear. ![Joomla Install Extensions screen with the file upload option visible](https://knowledgebasecdn.helpwise.io/uploads/234834/206059/9f4d1eca480838f7ccf9b233dc270893e7d0e1ce-1759175349-86c9a32a1e8c91a3192b4e9611dd8210954243ba) 4. Click **Browse for file** and upload the downloaded `.zip` plugin file. 5. On a successful upload, Joomla will display: _Installation of the plugin was successful._ Click **Manage Extensions**. ![Joomla Manage Extensions screen shown after successful Secure Privacy plugin installation](https://knowledgebasecdn.helpwise.io/uploads/234834/206059/de2c6dc5a08941ef952addf12504df3e5f78c923-1759175399-327be2fa9deaf10dc84a220ba00926d586e9c7c2) 6. Search for **Secure Privacy** and click the icon in the **Status** column to enable the extension. A confirmation message will appear. ![Joomla Extensions list with the Secure Privacy plugin Status toggle highlighted](https://knowledgebasecdn.helpwise.io/uploads/234834/206059/32ef73d95d771a5bfe73f922d9021efc660f1316-1759175437-5a680440f16d1a4d3fab91e2582d578a63b76dbb) 7. Go back to **System** and click **Plugins** under **Manage**. ![Joomla System menu with Plugins option under the Manage section](https://knowledgebasecdn.helpwise.io/uploads/234834/206059/4cf18b216063c59183ee28559f59b464d463603b-1759175504-c0f703566c4730bc8bb1b0e4a640a44e8def910f) 8. Use the search box to find **Secure Privacy**. ![Joomla Plugins search results showing the Secure Privacy plugin](https://knowledgebasecdn.helpwise.io/uploads/234834/206059/88dc768acbbea01b359fa2981be896a1c516dfcf-1759175593-54df3807dba725482ce5673d104772a4f3c436f0) 9. Click the plugin name to open its configuration. Paste the script code you copied from Secure Privacy into the **Installation Script** field. **Note:** If you are adding a new domain from the Secure Privacy Dashboard, copy the script from the Installation screen of that domain. ![Joomla Secure Privacy plugin configuration screen with the installation script field](https://knowledgebasecdn.helpwise.io/uploads/234834/206059/3641ddd54f1df551320cef82fedf93603673b858-1759175645-9047bac7dd4d5388e28d0f008637824867981c2b) 10. Save your changes. Joomla will confirm with a _Plugin saved._ message. ![Joomla confirmation message: Plugin saved](https://pub-7bd19505838640d0a08ef1bd6ec3fb9b.r2.dev/articles/9defae19616ae929d3bf-0a4e3ac60afe.webp) **Adding a new domain?** If you are [following this guide while adding a new domain from the Secure Privacy dashboard](https://support.secureprivacy.ai/article/installation-of-secure-privacy-script-on-a-new-domain "Installing Secure Privacy script on a new domain"), return to the Secure Privacy screen after saving and click **Test Installation** to verify the setup for that domain. ## Step 3 – Verify the Installation in Secure Privacy 1. Switch back to the Secure Privacy onboarding tab. 2. Click **Test Installation** to verify the Joomla plugin is correctly connected. ![Secure Privacy dashboard Test Installation button and success notification](https://knowledgebasecdn.helpwise.io/uploads/234834/206059/78098f2e84b52a82396e11d9cf486df630da30fe-1759176022-0f04c3c70f20537e480673e247660d1ab25bb172) 3. A toast notification at the bottom-left of the screen will confirm a **successful Joomla cookie consent plugin installation**. ## Common Issues & Fixes **Plugin does not appear after installation** Make sure the `.zip` file uploaded without errors and that Joomla displayed the installation success message. Try re-uploading if needed. **Unable to enable the plugin** Check your user permissions in Joomla and confirm you have full **administrator access** before attempting to enable extensions. **Installation script is not working** Verify that the exact script code from Secure Privacy was pasted without any modifications or extra spaces, then save the plugin configuration again. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Does Joomla support GDPR cookie consent out of the box?** Joomla does not include a built-in GDPR cookie consent solution. The Secure Privacy plugin adds a fully configurable cookie banner and consent management layer to your Joomla site. **Is the Secure Privacy Joomla plugin free?** Secure Privacy offers a free trial. After the trial period, a paid subscription is required to continue using cookie consent and privacy compliance features on your Joomla site. **Can I use this plugin on multiple Joomla domains?** Yes. Each domain requires its own script code generated from the Secure Privacy dashboard. Repeat the installation steps for each additional domain. **Where do I find my Secure Privacy script code?** Your unique script code is shown on the Installation screen inside the Secure Privacy dashboard, either during initial onboarding or when adding a new domain. ## See Also - [How to block cookies in complex GTM triggers (consent-based tagging)](https://support.secureprivacy.ai/article/block-cookies-in-complex-gtm-triggers--consentbased-tagging) - [How to install Secure Privacy on WordPress](https://support.secureprivacy.ai/article/how-to-install-secure-privacy-on-wordpress) - [Implementing Microsoft UET Consent Mode with Secure Privacy](https://support.secureprivacy.ai/article/implementing-microsoft-consent-mode-with-secure-privacy)