How To Install A Wordpress Plugin
ByIn this tutorial I will show you how to download, FTP (upload) and install a wordpress plugin.
Most plugins come with a readme.txt file giving instructions on how to install the plugin. It is worth reading that as some plugins have special instructions.
Step One
Download the plugin you wish to install. You can find loads of free wordpress plugins at the Wordpress Plugin Directory.
In this example I am going to download the Wordpress Automatic Upgrade plugin a very useful plugin that makes upgrading wordpress so easy. One of a few plugins I always install first when creating a new blog.
The plugins usually come in a zip format so you will need to extract the files first using software such as winzip before uploading the plugin to your hosting account.
Step Two
Next you need to ftp (upload) the unzipped plugin files to the plugins folder in wp-content using either the upload function in your hosting account control panel or you can use a ftp program such as filezilla (free).
In this example I am using filezilla.
Step Three
Log into your wordpress admin panel.
Select plugins and you should see the plugin you just uploaded, click activate to activate the plugin.
Congratulations you have successfully installed your new wordpress plugin.
Some plugins may have a settings page so it’s worth a look under the settings tab to see if the plugin has added a settings section.
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