The authentication plugins operate when users login to your site or administrator. The Joomla! authentication is in operation by default but you can enable Gmail or LDAP or install a plugin for a different system. An example is included that may be used to create a new authentication plugin.

Default on:

• Joomla

Default off:

• Gmail
• LDAP

Breadcrumbs provide a pathway for users to navigate through the site. Help

The banner module is used to display the banners that are managed by the banners component in the site administrator. Help.

The contact component provides a way to provide contact forms and information for your site or to create a complex directory that can be used for many different purposes. Help