Manual Plugin Installation

To install a plugin that is not in the plugin browser, the following are the general directions to follow. Be sure and follow the specific instructions provided by the Plugin author. Remember: BACKUP - just in case.

1. Read through the "readme" file thoroughly that usually accompanies a plugin, or the website article from where you found the plugin. It is often helpful to print out the instructions so you can check off the installation steps as you complete them.
2. Upload the plugin to the wp-content/plugins folder in your WordPress directory online.
3. Make any changes to templates or files as required by the Plugin instructions including adding Plugin template tags.
4. Activate the Plugin:
   1. Access the Plugin Panel in your Administration Panels
   2. Scroll down through the list of Plugins to find the newly installed Plugin (if not visible, start from the beginning to check to see if you followed the instructions properly and uploaded the file correctly).
   3. Click on the Activate link to turn the Plugin on.
5. Continue making any modifications necessary from the "readme" file instructions to make the plugin's actions meet your needs.