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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.
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3. Use the Search filter to find the plugins. Type Security to find plugins related to it.
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4. The available plugins matching the keyword Security will appear. Click on Install Now, next to the plugin's name.
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5. The installation can take a few moments. Once the Activate option appears, choose it.
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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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