1. Install the plugin: Go to the Joomla Extension Directory (JED) and find a subscription management plugin that suits your needs. Download and install it using the Joomla extension installer.
1. Configure the plugin: Once the plugin is installed, go to the Joomla administration backend and navigate to the plugin settings. Configure the plugin settings according to your requirements. Some of the settings that you may find in a subscription management plugin include subscription plans, payment gateways, expiration dates, and user roles.
1. Create subscription plans: Set up various subscription plans that you want to offer to your users. Assign prices, durations, and access privileges to each subscription plan.
1. Integrate payment gateways: To receive payments from your users, integrate your preferred payment gateway(s) with the subscription management plugin.
1. Display subscription forms: Place subscription forms on your website to allow users to sign up for your subscription plans. You can use a module, a menu item, or a component to display subscription forms.
1. Manage subscriptions: Use the subscription management plugin to track and manage subscribers. You can view each subscriber’s status, plan details, and payment history.
1. Manage renewals and cancellations: Use the subscription management plugin to manage subscription renewals and cancellations. You can set up automatic renewal reminders, manage failed payments, and customize cancellation messages for your subscribers.
1. Provide support: Offer support to your subscribers using the plugin’s support features. You can create FAQs, provide documentation, and offer direct support to your subscribers.
