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How to Install the Plugin in WordPress?
Installing the Featured Image Plus Pro plugin through WordPress is the easiest and most user-friendly method. It requires no additional software and can be done directly from your WordPress Admin area. However, if you lack permission to upload plugins via WP Admin (common in restricted hosting environments), you will need to use an alternative method, such as FTP or SFTP.
Installing via WordPress Admin (Preferred Method):
- Download the Plugin: After purchasing the plugin, log in to your account on the plugin website and download the
featured-image-plus-pro.zipfile to your computer. - Upload the Plugin: In your WordPress Admin area, navigate to Plugins > Add New. At the top of the page, click the Upload Plugin button. Browse to the
featured-image-plus-pro.zipfile you downloaded, select it, and click Install Now. For more details, refer to this guide. - Activate the Plugin: Once the installation completes successfully, click the Activate button to enable the plugin.
Important Notes:
- If you already have the free version of the plugin installed, it will either need to be deactivated manually or will deactivate automatically upon activating the pro version. WordPress does not allow both versions of the plugin to be active simultaneously.
- After activation, you can access the plugin’s main settings page from the WordPress Admin menu.
Alternative Method: Installing via FTP/SFTP:
If you cannot install via the WordPress dashboard, you can use FTP or SFTP tools such as FileZilla or WinSCP. This method requires extracting the plugin zip file and uploading it to your server under the wp-content/plugins directory.
Following these steps ensures your plugin is correctly installed and activated, ready for use. Should you encounter issues, visit the WordPress support forums or contact plugin support for assistance.