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ExtraConnect
CX-CON-011 Component Commercial Extension

ExtraConnect Documentation

Event Webhook Engine & Automation Connector for Joomla

View License Plans → Joomla 5.x & 6.x Native
Documentation Table of Contents
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
Universal Download ID Guide →
## ExtraConnect Production Guide

Welcome to the official documentation for ExtraConnect. 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

ExtraConnect 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.

ExtraConnect bridges Joomla with the modern cloud ecosystem. Trigger automated workflows in Zapier, Make.com, n8n, Slack, Discord, and external REST APIs whenever events occur inside Joomla.

Dispatches signed JSON webhooks with cryptographic HMAC signatures on article creation, user registration, order completion, or form submissions. Features an automated retry queue with exponential backoff and a dead-letter queue so you never lose critical customer transactions during network downtime.

Also accepts inbound webhooks to update user groups or trigger internal Joomla tasks.
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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 ExtraConnect 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-CON-011-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, ExtraConnect 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: "ExtraConnect 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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