How to Install a WordPress Plugin From Zip File (Step-by-Step)

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In this video, I will show you how to install a WordPress plugin from a zip file. Have a premium or custom plugin that isn't available in the WordPress plugin directory? Here's how to install it using a zip file. First, make sure you have downloaded the plugins.zip file to your computer. Do not extract the file as WordPress requires the plugin to remain in .zip format. Next, log in to your WordPress dashboard. From the left-hand menu, go to plugins and click add new plugin. At the top of the page, click the upload plugin button. Then click choose file and select the plugins.zip file from your computer. Once the file has been selected, click install now. WordPress will upload and install the plugin automatically. When the installation is complete, click activate plugin to enable it on your website. After activation, you can access the plugin settings from the dashboard menu or under the settings section, depending on the plugin. That's how you install a WordPress plugin from a .zip file. If you found this video helpful, subscribe to our channel.