Overview
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to connect your Brevo account with your Joomla website by installing and configuring the Brevo package. Then, you'll be able to:
- Synchronize your Joomla users & contacts with Brevo
- Grow your subscriber list by creating a form with the Joomla package and adding it to your website.
- Improve your deliverability by sending Joomla transactional emails via Brevo
- Track your Joomla website activity to automatically follow-up with website visitors
Before getting started
You will need the following information prior to installation and use:
- Brevo account credentials. If you don't have one, sign up for free.
- Brevo API v3 key following the instructions here.
- Joomla website admin panel access.
To utilize all package features, please ensure that your Brevo account has been validated and you are able to send emails from the Brevo Campaigns and Transactional platforms.
You'll also find the Brevo package in the Joomla Extensions Directory.
Installing the package
The process is similar to other Joomla packages. Once logged in your Joomla back office, click on Extensions > Manage > Install.
The installation package will:
- Add files and tables to your website
- Create a Brevo tab in the Components menu
- Create submenu items for the specific parts of the Brevo component
On the install page, depending on enabled installer plug-ins, four common installation options are:
1. Install from Web
If your website has "Install from Web" functionality enabled, go to Install from Web tab, then type "Brevo" in the search box. Click on the package title to open the listing, then click on the Install button. Once confirmed, the package will be automatically installed.
2. Upload Package File
- Download the package file here: https://github.com/brevo/joomla-plugin/tree/master/build/J3/package
- Choose the latest version package and click on "Download link" to save the package to your computer.
- When the download is finished, upload the file.
3. Install from folder
If you have downloaded the installation package into a specific folder on your server, you may use this installation option. Enter the file path for that specific folder, then click on the Check and install button. Joomla will automatically try to open the package and run the installation.
4. Install from URL
Using this option you have to provide Joomla with the direct URL link for the installation package. Package installation link is: https://raw.github.com/brevo/joomla-plugin/master/build/J3/package/pkg_sendinblue_v1_0_0.zip
After clicking on the Check and install button, Joomla will atomically try to open the package and run installation:
Configuring the Brevo component
First, Copy your API v3 key from your Brevo account following this tutorial.
Then go to your Joomla admin, click on Components > Brevo. On the Brevo dashboard, select the API key settings icon.
Paste your API v3 key in the box.
Hit the Save button at the top. You will then see data from your Brevo account on your Dashboard. If you do not see your data, it is likely that you are not using a valid API key.
Setting advanced options
We recommend leaving all advanced options at their default values. If you would like to edit the parameters of the component on a global level, click on the Options button at the top right on your Dashboard.
On this page, you'll be able to edit:
1. Global parameters
- Base URL - this is the URL used for all API calls. It should be left at the default value.
- Connection timeout (seconds) - if you have connectivity problems, try increasing this value.
2. Advanced parameters
- Opt-in template link tag - this is the tag used in Brevo email templates
- Double opt-in attribute name - the Brevo attribute name which will be used in the confirmation process
- Opt-in link validity period (minutes) - the length of time a subscriber will have to confirm their subscription
- Double opt-in temporary folder & double opt-in temporary list - used to temporarily store data about a subscriber until they confirm their subscription
What's next?:
- Synchronize your Joomla users & contacts with Brevo
- Grow your subscriber list by creating a form with the Joomla package and adding it to your website.
- Improve your deliverability by sending Joomla transactional emails via Brevo
- Set up the tracking of your Joomla website activity to automate your communication
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