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# Limiting active logins for a user account in Joomla

> Discover how to restrict active logins on Joomla by users, groups, or regions using the Limit Active Logins Component.

Limit Active Logins Component limits the number of active logins per user, user group or location and prohibit excessive sharing of single-user accounts for security purposes. This article will guide you on installing and configuring the Limit Active Logins Component for the [Joomla](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/joomla-hosting) sites.

## Installing and configuring Limit Active Logins Component in Joomla

To install and configure Limit Active Logins Component  in Joomla, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Joomla site with an administrator account.
2. On the top menu bar, click **Extensions**, click **Manage**, and then click **Install**:\\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-joomla-limituser-2.png)
3. Select **Install from Web** tab, search for "*Limit Active Logins Component*:\\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-joomla-limituser-6.png)
4. On the top menu bar, click **Components**, click **Limit Active Logins**, and then click on **Control Panel**:\\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-joomla-limituser-1.png)
5. Click on\_Logged in Users (Grouped by User)\_, *Logged in Users (Details)* or *Configuration* to modify the settings:\\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-joomla-limituser-4.png)
6. Click on *Configuration*, enter the number of active logins required in the **Maximum Active Logins** field:\\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-joomla-limituser-5.png)
7. **Save** and **Close** the configuration page. This configuration will limit the active logins for the user account.

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