How to Install a WordPress Plugin

WordPress plugins are very useful. You can easily install a plugin from the WordPress dashboard.

1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard.

2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Plugins and click on Add New.wp-plugin-add-new-menu

3. Use the Search filter to find the plugins. Type Security to find plugins related to it.wp-plugin-search-add-plugin

4. The available plugins matching the keyword Security will appear. Click on Install Now, next to the plugin’s name.wp-plugin-install-button-jetpack

5. The installation can take a few moments. Once the Activate option appears, choose it.wp-plugin-install-button-jetpack-activate

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

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