# How to Edit the Contact Form in Joomla

> To edit the contact form in Joomla, click the Components menu, select Contacts, and open First Contact. Use the Edit Contact tab to link a user account, select an image, and update the position, email, region, phone number, and display name. Finally, click Save and Close to apply your changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-edit-the-contact-form-in-joomla/
Apps: Joomla
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3ca8ab56e05a00fe432a/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Start by clicking on the 'Components' menu in your Joomla administrator panel.
2. Select 'Contacts' from the dropdown menu to manage your site's contact information.
3. Click on 'First Contact' to open the editing interface for this contact form.
4. The 'Linked User' field lets you connect this contact form to a specific Joomla user account.
5. Go to the 'Edit Contact' tab to start editing your contact.
6. Click 'Select' to open the user selection modal and browse available accounts.
7. Choose the image you want associated with this contact form from the list.
8. Click 'Select' to confirm.
9. Edit the job title in the 'Position'.
10. Edit the email address where form submissions should be sent when visitors reach out.
11. Update the region field from to your appropriate location for correct localization.
12. Add a phone number if you want to give visitors an alternative way to contact you.
13. Edit and enter a display name that will appear as the contact form's title on your website.
14. Once you're happy with all changes, click 'Save & Close' your updated contact form.