A favicon is an icon associated with a particular website, generally displayed in the address bar of the browser. You can change, manage and upload a new favicon by accessing global configuration site tab.
For a Joomla interview, the correct answer to the question about favicon and changing it in Joomla would be:
- What is a favicon?
- A favicon is a small icon associated with a website that appears in the browser’s address bar, tabs, bookmarks, and favorites lists. It helps in branding and distinguishing a website visually.
- How can you change a favicon in Joomla?
- In Joomla, changing the favicon can be done through the backend administration panel. Here’s how:
- Log in to the Joomla administration panel.
- Navigate to the “Extensions” menu and select “Templates.”
- Choose the template you want to edit and click on its name.
- Look for the option related to “Custom Favicon” or “Favicon Settings.” It may be located under a “Basic” or “Advanced” settings section depending on the template.
- Upload your desired favicon image or provide the URL to the image.
- Save the changes.
- Alternatively, if your template doesn’t have built-in favicon settings, you can manually replace the favicon.ico file in your Joomla installation directory via FTP or file manager in your hosting control panel. This file should typically be placed in the root directory of your Joomla installation.
- In Joomla, changing the favicon can be done through the backend administration panel. Here’s how:
It’s important to mention that after changing the favicon, it may take some time for the new favicon to appear due to browser caching. Clearing the browser cache or waiting for some time can resolve this issue.