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Installing a plugin ​

There are several ways to install a WordPress plugin.

Installing from the WordPress dashboard ​

Follow these steps to install any WordPress plugin from your dashboard. Make sure you are logged in and have the correct permissions to manage plugins.

  • Go to Plugins and then click on Add New.
  • Search for the plugin name (Loggedin for example), then click Install Now and then Activate.

Alternatively, you can download the plugin from WordPress.org and follow these steps:

  • Go to Plugins and click on Add New.
  • Click Upload Plugin and select the downloaded zip file.
  • Click Install Now and then Activate.

Installing a plugin via FTP ​

Follow these steps to install a plugin via FTP.

To install it via FTP, you will need direct access to your web host's file server. Make sure you have a file transfer program (for example, Filezilla) and the necessary permissions from your hosting provider.

  • On your local machine unzip the plugin zip file which you have downloaded already.
  • Login to your site using FTP or SFTP.
  • Upload the extracted folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory on your site.
  • Go to the WordPress Plugins dashboard and Activate the plugin.

If the installation did not work or you see an error after pressing Install Now you may need to try again or contact the support