[T3EXT DAY] First Plug & Play TYPO3 Extension for Maintenance Mode

2.1 Get the extension

Step 1: Switch to the module “Extension Manager”.

Step 2: Get the extension -

• Get from the Extension Manager: Press the “Retrieve/Update” button and search for the extension key and import the extension from the repository.
• Get it from typo3.org: You can always get current version from https://extensions.typo3.org/extension/nitsan_maintenance/ by downloading either the t3x or zip version. Upload the file afterwards in the Extension Manager.

Step 3: Now the install the Extension.

2.2 Activate the TypoScript

The extension ships some TypoScript code which needs to be included.

Step 1: Go to Template Module.

Step 2: Switch to Root page.

Step 3: Select Info/Modify option from drop-down.

Step 4: Click on Edit the whole template record button.

Step 5: Switch to Includes tab.

Step 6: Search for Extension and after search click on extension name.

Verify that your selected extension move to the selected items.

2.3 Configuration

Step 1: Switch to 'Maintenance' Backend Module Maintenance Mode Settings.

Step 2: Setup & edit all the settings of like Title, Heading, Text, Dates, Colors, Social Media Links etc.