Ugh, that sounds frustrating. Sometimes the clean install isn't as "clean" as we'd hope, right? Definitely feels like some bugs might be lurking around with new releases. The blank admin thing after login is a weird one. Clearing cache seemed to help, so maybe there's something up with cache settings or server caching interfering?avajohnson4 wrote: So I just did a clean install of Joomla 5 on a new server (PHP 8.2, MySQL 8), and I’m already running into a bunch of weird issues right out of the gate.
A few things I’ve noticed:
Installer said everything was fine, but after login, I got a blank admin dashboard until I cleared cache manually
Language override screen just loads forever
Media manager randomly breaks when uploading PNGs
Some extensions throw errors even though they claim to be J5-ready
I mean, maybe I missed something basic during setup, but this feels kinda rough for a fresh install.
Anyone else dealing with these kinds of things on new Joomla 5 sites? Could it be hosting config stuff, or just bugs that still need ironing out?
What to look for or what you usually fix right after installing?
For language overrides and media manager, could be related to server config. Maybe PHP limits or something affecting file handling? Sometimes raising memory limits or max execution time can help.
Extensions throwing errors even when they’re supposed to be ready could be compatibility issues. Not all devs get everything perfectly aligned with new versions right away.
Hosting configs can definitely throw a wrench in things. Double-check PHP settings, make sure all necessary extensions are enabled, that kinda stuff. If it’s a self-managed server, sometimes permissions or ownerships get in the way.
Noticed @Donna saying similar things with the language screen before, but idk if she found a solid fix. Maybe check Joomla forums or GitHub issues too. Could be others reporting similar stuff. Keep poking around, and don't forget to hit up the Joomla community!
