FW Food Menu – Documentation

Updating to the Latest Version

Before updating, always back up your Joomla site — including the database and all files. This protects your data if anything goes wrong during the update process.

Step 1: Verify Your Website

FW Food Menu requires an active, verified website to receive updates. To verify your site:

1. In your Joomla administrator panel, go to FW Food Menu > Dashboard.
2. Locate the website verification field and enter your fastw3b.com access code.
3. Save the settings. Once verified, your site is authorised to receive update notifications.

Your access code is available in your account on fastw3b.com. Without a valid access code, updates will not appear in the Joomla update system.

Step 2: Run the Update

Once your site is verified, updates are delivered through the standard Joomla update mechanism:

1. Go to Extensions > Update in the Joomla administrator panel.
2. Click Find Updates to check for available updates.
3. Locate FW Food Menu in the list and select it.
4. Click Update to install the latest version.

Joomla will download and install the update automatically. You do not need to uninstall the existing version first — updating through this method preserves your existing menus, settings, and content.

After Updating

• Clear the Joomla cache after updating (System > Clear Cache) to ensure the latest files are served.
• Check your menus and front-end display to confirm everything is working as expected.
• If you use template overrides for FW Food Menu layouts, review them after updating, as template files may have changed.

Troubleshooting

If the update does not appear in Extensions > Update after verifying your site:

• Confirm that the access code was saved correctly in FW Food Menu > Dashboard.
• Click Find Updates again to force a fresh check.
• Ensure your server can make outbound connections to the update server.