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title: TYPO3 AJAX Introduction for Dynamic User Experience
url: "https://nitsantech.de/en/typo3-glossary/typo3-ajax"
description: Learn how to use TYPO3 AJAX to create dynamic and interactive web applications without page refresh.
date: 2024-10-11
modified: 2025-07-14
lastUpdated: 2026-02-25
---

# TYPO3 AJAX Introduction for Dynamic User Experience

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  <a id="c16247"></a>AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a technique used to create faster and more interactive web applications. When working with [TYPO3](https://nitsantech.de/en/blog/typo3), AJAX can make your website more dynamic without reloading the entire page.

Here is a simple guide to get started with TYPO3 AJAX:

1. Basic TYPO3 AJAX setup:

    Make sure TYPO3 is installed and running. Use JavaScript to send requests to the server without refreshing the page.
2. Create an AJAX request:

    Use JavaScript (or jQuery) to send an AJAX request.

    Example in jQuery:

    ```
    $.ajax({<br></br>   url: 'your-ajax-endpoint',<br></br>   type: 'POST',<br></br>   data: { key: 'value' },<br></br>   success: function(response) {<br></br>       // Handle the response<br></br>       console.log(response);<br></br>   }<br></br>});
    ```
3. Processing the request in TYPO3:

    Create a PHP script in your TYPO3 installation to handle the AJAX request.Register this script as an AJAX endpoint in TYPO3.
4. Register the AJAX endpoint:

    Register the AJAX endpoint in your [TYPO3 extension](https://t3planet.de/en/typo3-extensions) in the ext\_localconf.php file:

    ```
    \TYPO3\CMS\Extbase\Utility\ExtensionUtility::configurePlugin(<br></br>   'Vendor.Extension',<br></br>   'PluginName',<br></br>   [<br></br>       'Controller' => 'action'<br></br>   ],<br></br>   [<br></br>       'Controller' => 'action'<br></br>   ],<br></br>   \TYPO3\CMS\Extbase\Utility\ExtensionUtility::PLUGIN_TYPE_PLUGIN<br></br>);
    ```
5. Return data to JavaScript:

    Your PHP script should process the request and return the required data.Make sure the response is in a format that JavaScript can handle, like JSON.By using AJAX in TYPO3, you can create a smoother user experience with faster interactions. Have fun programming!