📰 JC Maintenance
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✍️ Abdulgani Tumbi

Version: 1.0.0
Developer: Abdulgani Tumbi
License: GPLv2 or later
Type: Free download
Includes: Plugin
Compatibility: J6

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Joomla Maintenance Mode Page with a Secret Access Link
When a Joomla website is undergoing maintenance, updates, redesign work, or development, it is often necessary to place the site in offline mode. While visitors should not access the website during this period, developers, clients, testers, and other authorized users may still need to review and test the frontend.

JC Maintenance adds a custom page to Joomla maintenance mode and gives selected users a secret access link to the frontend. You can also use it as a Joomla under construction page or a Joomla coming soon page before launch. This makes it easy to keep your website offline to the public while continuing development, testing, and client reviews.

Why Use JC Maintenance?
Joomla's standard offline mode is useful for temporarily disabling public access, but many projects require selected users to continue accessing the frontend during maintenance.

JC Maintenance solves this problem by combining:


- A fully customizable maintenance page
- Secure frontend access using a secret URL
- Temporary maintenance sessions
- Login and logout functionality
- Flexible maintenance page design options
This allows your website to remain protected from public visitors while authorized users can safely review and test the site.


Key Features

Customizable Maintenance Page
Create a maintenance page that matches your brand and project requirements.


- Custom maintenance message
- Custom maintenance image or illustration
- Contact information display
- Social media links
- Custom background colors
- Custom background images
- Automatic hiding of empty fields


Secure Frontend Access
Allow selected users to access the frontend while the website remains offline.


- Secret-key-based access system
- Secure frontend access URL generation
- Access for developers, clients, testers, and reviewers
- Temporary maintenance sessions
- Login and logout functionality
- Configurable session duration


Joomla Offline Mode Integration
JC Maintenance works seamlessly with Joomla's built-in offline mode.


- Compatible with Joomla offline mode
- No Joomla core modifications required
- Administrator access always remains available
- Easy setup and configuration


Dynamic Maintenance Page
Unlike many maintenance extensions that use a fixed template, JC Maintenance allows you to build a maintenance page that suits your website.

Configurable Elements
Maintenance Image
Display a logo, illustration, company branding, or maintenance graphic.

Maintenance Message
Provide visitors with clear information about maintenance activities, expected availability, or upgrade progress.

Contact Information
Show email addresses, phone numbers, support contacts, or other communication channels.

Social Media Links
Keep visitors connected by linking to your social media profiles.

Background Color
Choose a custom background color that matches your branding.

Background Image
Display a custom image to create a professional maintenance experience.

Every element is optional. If a field is left empty, the plugin automatically hides that section, allowing you to create clean and minimal maintenance pages without unnecessary placeholders.

How Secure Frontend Access Works
One of the most valuable features of JC Maintenance is controlled frontend access during maintenance.