# How to Debug Joomla

> To debug Joomla, access the System menu, open Global Configuration, and navigate to the System tab. Set Debug System to Yes, then click Save & Close to apply your optimization settings and return to the admin dashboard.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-debug-joomla/
Apps: Joomla
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3ad7ab56e05a00fe1ff1/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Access the 'System' menu to manage your Joomla site's core settings.
2. Open 'Global Configuration' where all your site-wide settings are managed.
3. Navigate to the 'System' tab for advanced performance settings.
4. Set 'Debug System' to 'Yes'.
5. Click 'Save & Close' to apply your optimization settings and return to admin dashboard.