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== What is the Absolute Path? ==
#REDIRECT [[Constants]]
The absolute path is the directory location on a server's drive where the Joomla! Website is located.
 
== Joomla! 1.0 {{JVer|1.0}} ==
In Joomla! v.1.0.x the configuration.php file would contain something like the following, however, it can vary depending on your server.
 
<source lang="php">$mosConfig_absolute_path = '/home/joomla/public_html';</source>
 
=== Usage ===
To find out what your absolute path is<ref>[http://joomlatutorials.com/joomla-tips-and-tricks/40-miscellaneous-joomla-tips/110-finding-your-absolute-path.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.
 
<source lang="php">
<?php
    $path = getcwd();
    echo "Your Absoluthe Path is: ";
    echo $path;
?>
</source>
 
'''''IMPORTANT: For security reasons, delete this file as soon as you have ascertained the information you require.'''''
 
== Joomla! 1.5 {{JVer|1.5}} ==
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]].
 
<source lang="php">define('JPATH_BASE', dirname(__FILE__) );</source>
 
=== Usage ===
Use the constant [[JPATH_BASE]]. This constant returns the absolute path to your Joomla! installation directory.
 
<source lang="php">
<?php
    echo JPATH_BASE;
?>
</source>
 
== See Also ==
[https://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]]

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