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How to Install a WordPress Plugin

Learn how to easily install a WordPress plugin from the dashboard to enhance your website’s functionality.

WordPress plugins are very useful for enhancing your site's functionality and features.

  • Log in to the WordPress dashboard.

  • From the Dashboard menu, go to Plugins and click on Add New.

  • Use the Search filter to find the plugins. Type "Security" to find related plugins.

  • The available plugins matching the keyword "Security" will appear. Click on Install Now, next to the plugin's name.

  • The installation can take a few moments. Once the Activate option appears, choose it.

After activating a plugin, a new menu for that plugin will be added to the Dashboard menu. If a plugin requires setup, it will display an option to complete it.

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