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Update Source

Configure where Joomla! gets its update information from

• Update Channel: (Default/Joomla! Next/Testing/Custom URL) This allows you to choose the update source for Joomla.
  • Default: is the recommended setting to stay on the latest release (3.6.x currently - and when 3.7.x comes out it will become this). This ensures that you still receive all released updates.
  • Testing: is used for testing Joomla! releases prior to their release as 'Stable'. With this setting nightly builds will be shown until a Beta or RC (Release Candidate) is available. It is recommended not to use on Production sites. Only use this setting on test sites.
  • Custom URL: This setting allows a custom update server to be used. It is recommended not to use on Production sites. Only use this setting on test sites.
• Custom URL: This field is used to point to a custom XML update source URL, used only when the 'Update Server' option is set to 'Custom URL'.

Permissions

Default permissions used for all content in this component.

• Configure ACL & Options: (Inherited/Allowed/Denied). Allow or deny Configure ACL & Options for users in the Public group. Configure ACL & Options allows users in the group to edit the options and ACL of this extension.
• Configure Options Only: (Inherited/Allowed/Denied). Allow or deny Configure Options for users in the Public group. Configure Allows users in the group to edit the options of this extension.
• Access Administration Interface: (Inherited/Allowed/Denied). Allow or deny Access Administration Interface for users in the Public group. Access Administration Interface Allows users in the group to access the administration interface for this extension.
• Delete: (Inherited/Allowed/Denied). Allow or deny Delete for users in the Public group. Delete Allows users in the group to delete any content in this extension.
• Edit State: (Inherited/Allowed/Denied). Allow or deny Edit State for users in the Public group. Edit State Allows users in the group to change the state of any content in this extension.