TYPO3 administration

Installation

Learn about the different ways to install TYPO3 and choose the method that best matches your technical requirements and experience level.

Deployment

The deployment guide highlights some of solutions available that can help automate the process of deploying TYPO3 to a remote server.

Production environment

This chapter contains information on how to configure and optimize the infrastructure running TYPO3 for production.

Running TYPO3 in Docker

Learn how to run TYPO3 using Docker containers for local development and testing, including step-by-step guides for plain Docker, Docker Compose, and DDEV.

Docker-based TYPO3 setups

Directory structure

The folder layout of your TYPO3 project depends on how TYPO3 was installed. Composer-based installations use a modern structure that separates code from public files—ideal for deployment workflows and version control. Classic mode keeps everything in a single folder and is easier to set up for beginners.

Both methods are fully supported for production use, however there are security consideration regarding file access when using the classic structure.

Updates

Learn how to apply patch-level updates, perform major version upgrades, and update extensions safely.