View source for How to find your absolute path

== Using Joomla Find Your Absolute Path ==

=== What is the absolute path? ===
The absolute path is the directory location on a server's hard drive where Joomla! is located. 


=== Joomla! 1.0.x ===
In Joomla! v.1.0.x the configuration.php file would be something like the following, however, it can vary depending on your server.

 <code>$mosConfig_absolute_path = '/home/joomla/public_html';</code>


==== Usage ====
To find out what your absolute path is<ref>[http://www.joomlatutorials.com/faq/view/joomla_beginner/what_is_my_absolute_path?/60.html Finding your absolute path in Joomla! 1.0.x] Joomlatutorials</ref>, copy the following code into a text editor (i.e. Notepad, TextEdit etc), save the file as a .php naming it whatever you want (i.e anyfilename.php.).

Using your FTP software, ftp the file you have just created to your root folder. Open a web browser and type in http://www.yourdomain.com/filename.php.

 <?php
    $path = getcwd();
    echo "Your Absoluthe Path is: ";
    echo $path;
 ?>

'''''IMPORTANT: For security reasons, delete this file as soon as you have ascertained the information you require.'''''


----


=== Joomla! 1.5.x ===
In Joomla! v.1.5.x the absolute path is set in the index.php (<small>line 17</small>) file in the base directory to the constant [[JPATH_BASE]].

 <code>define('JPATH_BASE', dirname(__FILE__) );</code>


==== Usage ====
Use the constant [[JPATH_BASE]]. This constant returns the absolute path to your Joomla! installation directory.

 <?php
    echo JPATH_BASE;
 ?>


=== See Also ===
[http://forum.joomla.org/viewtopic.php?t=1035 Absolute Path for Joomla! 1.0.x]


=== References ===
<references/>

[[Category:Tips and tricks]]
[[Category:Tips and tricks 1.0]]
[[Category:Tips and tricks 1.5]]