How to Install a WordPress Plugin

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How to Install a WordPress Plugin Posted On: July 5, 2010

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If you're new to WordPress installing a brand new plugin could be a daunting task! Follow this simple tutorial to learn how to upload and activate WP plugins.

01First Things First

Make sure you’ve uploaded the plugin to your server, this can easily be done by using an FTP client such as FileZilla: http://filezilla-project.org/

02Let's Upload

Upload your plugin to the wp-content/plugins directory and read the readme.txt file inside the folder if there is one, to see if you have to CHMOD any files or folders.

03Activating the Plugin

Now that the plugin has been uploaded to your server, you’ll need to log-in to your WordPress admin area and navigate to Plugins > Add New, found in the left hand menu. Once in, you’ll see the plugin you’ve just uploaded, click the activate link found to the right hand side.

04Plugin Configuration

Now your plugin has been activated, you can more often than not modify the settings/options by clicking the name of the plugin under the “Settings” section found in the left hand menu.