# Theme and Plugin install

After purchasing the theme, download the **\_theme\_name.zip ,  \_theme\_name-child.zip** and plugins-bundle.zip files from ThemeForest.

#### **How to Install a Plugin in WordPress** <a href="#how-to-install-a-plugin-in-wordpress" id="how-to-install-a-plugin-in-wordpress"></a>

Follow these steps to install and activate a plugin in WordPress:

#### **Step 1: Navigate to the Plugins Section** <a href="#step-1-navigate-to-the-plugins-section" id="step-1-navigate-to-the-plugins-section"></a>

* Log into your **WordPress Dashboard**.
* In the left sidebar, click **“Plugins”** → **“Add New”**.

#### **Step 2: Upload a Plugin (For Custom Plugins)** <a href="#step-2-upload-a-plugin-for-custom-plugins" id="step-2-upload-a-plugin-for-custom-plugins"></a>

* Click the **“Upload Plugin”** button at the top.

#### **Step 3: Choose and Install the Plugin File** <a href="#step-3-choose-and-install-the-plugin-file" id="step-3-choose-and-install-the-plugin-file"></a>

* Click **“Choose File”** and select the **.zip** file of the plugin from the extracted **bundle-plugins.zip** folder. *(Example plugins:* **\_theme\_name Plus,** **\_theme\_name Pro,** **\_theme\_name** **Shop,&#x20;*****WeDesignTech Portfolio, WeDesignTech Elementor Addon, etc.)***
* Click **“Install Now”**.

#### **Step 4: Activate the Plugin** <a href="#step-4-activate-the-plugin" id="step-4-activate-the-plugin"></a>

* After installation is complete, a success message will appear.
* Click **“Activate Plugin”** to enable it on your website.

#### **Step 5: Installing Additional Plugins from WordPress Repository** <a href="#step-5-installing-additional-plugins-from-wordpress-repository" id="step-5-installing-additional-plugins-from-wordpress-repository"></a>

* Use the search bar to find a plugin by name.
* Click **“Install Now”**, then **“Activate”** once the installation is done.