Applying Profiles

Before applying a profile, your Tiki must have access to the profile repository. You can obtain profiles from the Tiki Community profile repository, or create your own.

To apply a profile:

1. From the Administration page, click Profiles .
2. On the Profiles page, click the Apply Profiles tab.
   
   

   Selecting a profile to apply.
   
   {TIP()}Use the Advanced tab to configure additional profile repositories and data channels.{TIP}
3. Click Featured Profiles to display a list of the top profiles.
   Tiki offers additional lists of profiles (Full, Mini, and Learning) as well as customizable filters to help you select a profile.
4. Tiki contacts the profiles repository and displays a list of profiles that match your filters.
   If Tiki is unable to contact the repository:
   • Test your connection. In the Status ara, click Refresh ( ) and Tiki will attempt to contact the repository.
     
   • Check the Repository URL. On the Advanced tab, confirm that the Repository URL is correct.
     
   
   
   

   Displaying the available profiles, based on selected filters.
5. Click a profile name. Tiki displays the release information for the selected profile.
   
   

   Customizing and applying the profile.
   
   Some profiles allow you to customize the installation. For example, you can configure the Name or Title of your site.
6. Read the profile information then click Apply Now to apply the profile to your site.
7. Tiki prompts for confirmation before installing the profile. Click OK.

After installing the profile, Tiki displays a list of all configuration changes that have been made.

Tiki shows the changes made by the profile.

You can now explore your new site. Depending on the profile you selected, you may notice:

• A different theme
• New menus, modules, and pages
• Additional features

{NOTE()}You may need to log out or clear the cache before the changes take affect.{NOTE}