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ExtraAccess
CX-ACS-005 Component Commercial Extension

ExtraAccess Documentation

Visual ACL Permissions Auditor & Access Inspector for Joomla

View License Plans → Joomla 5.x & 6.x Native
Extension Specifications
CMS Compatibility Joomla 5.0 - 6.x
PHP Version PHP 8.2 - 8.5+
Tested Up To Joomla 6.1
Licensing GPL-2.0-or-later
Latest Stable 1.0.0
## ExtraAccess Production Guide

Welcome to the official documentation for ExtraAccess. This guide covers technical architecture, installation into Joomla 5.x/6.x, configuration directives, and automated update management with Download IDs.

### Key Features
- Designed natively for modern Joomla 5 & 6 without legacy b/c plugins.
- High-performance caching integration and strict PHP 8.2+ typing.
- Complete GPL v2+ compliance with unlimited domain deployment.

### Quick Start
1. Download the latest installation archive from your Codextra customer dashboard.
2. In Joomla Administrator, go to **System > Install > Extensions**.
3. Upload the package file and verify the success confirmation.
4. Enter your Download ID under **System > Update Sites** to enable automated background updates.
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Extension Overview

ExtraAccess is engineered specifically as a native extension for modern Joomla installations. It takes complete advantage of the Joomla 5/6 framework architecture, strictly avoiding legacy behaviors, non-standard library bundlers, or obfuscated code.

Joomla's native Access Control List (ACL) system is extraordinarily powerful, but understanding inherited permissions across nested groups and components can be complex. ExtraAccess provides a visual diagnostic interface that answers one simple question: 'Why does this user have access to this resource?'

Inspect effective permissions versus explicitly assigned rules, audit group inheritance hierarchies, and flag dangerous permissions such as Super User rights assigned to public or manager groups.

Read-only diagnostic mode ensures you can audit customer websites safely without modifying live permission structures.
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System Requirements

Joomla Series Joomla 5.0 - 6.x
PHP Version PHP 8.2 - 8.5+
Database MySQL 8.0+ / MariaDB
License Type GPL-2.0-or-later
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Installation & Setup

Follow these quick steps to install ExtraAccess on your website:

  1. Download the latest official package from your Codextra Account Dashboard.
  2. Log in to your Joomla Administrator panel (e.g. https://yourdomain.com/administrator).
  3. Navigate to System → Install → Extensions.
  4. Select the Upload Package File tab and drag-and-drop the downloaded CX-ACS-005-v*.zip package into the upload box.
  5. Joomla will automatically extract the files, run database schema migrations, and register extension elements.
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1-Click Native Joomla Updates (Download IDs)

Like all Codextra extensions, ExtraAccess integrates directly with the official Joomla Update Manager using Download IDs (DLID):

# Configuring 1-Click Updates in Joomla 5.x / 6.x:
1. Go to: Joomla Admin → System → Update Sites
2. Locate: "ExtraAccess Update Site"
3. Enter your 32-character Download ID in the "Download Key" field
4. Click "Save & Close"

When an update is released, Joomla will alert you in the administrator dashboard, allowing 1-click upgrades with SHA-256 integrity verification.

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Need Support or Have Questions?

Our engineering team provides direct support for all active subscribers. If you encounter any unexpected behavior, conflict with third-party extensions, or migration questions: