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If you are stuck with a Joomla site that is broken and you can't get a helpful error message, here's how to get the information you need.

 

00:00 - Introduction: Tim Davis discusses the issue with unhelpful error messages.

00:29 - About the Channel: Overview of Basic Joomla Tutorials and Tim's services.

00:48 - Identifying the Problem: Example of a typical unhelpful error page.

01:04 - Initial Troubleshooting: Enabling system debug and maximum error reporting.

01:38 - Advanced Troubleshooting: Instructions for detailed logging.

01:56 - Locating the Log File: Finding the log file in Joomla 5โ€™s directory.

02:03 - Analyzing the Log File: Viewing and interpreting the log file.

02:30 - Clean Up: Reminder to disable extensive logging after troubleshooting.

02:40 - Conclusion: Summary and encouragement to subscribe.

 

Summary

Introduction:

Tim Davis introduces a solution for getting helpful error messages in Joomla 5.

Channel Overview:

Basic Joomla Tutorials YouTube channel offers tips for building and maintaining Joomla sites.

Unhelpful Error Page:

Display of a typical unhelpful error page, highlighting the need for better error messages.

Initial Troubleshooting:

Turn on system debug and set error reporting to maximum in Joomla's global configuration.

Advanced Troubleshooting:

If initial steps donโ€™t help, enable detailed logging by going to the logging settings.

Enable Logging:

Set the "Log Almost Everything" option to "Yes" to capture detailed logs.

Log File Location:

Log files in Joomla 5 are located in the root folder, under "administrator" and then "logs."

View Log File:

Access the log file (everything.php) to see detailed error messages.

Turn Off Logging:

After identifying the error, turn off extensive logging to avoid large log files.

Conclusion:

Tim encourages viewers to subscribe for more helpful Joomla tutorials and tips.

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