Here are the steps on how to install a WordPress plugin by uploading the file to the WordPress CPanel filesystem. This is in context with the Linux shared hosting.
1. Obtain the Plugin File first to install a WordPress plugin from the filesystem
Download the plugin’s ZIP file: If you’ve acquired it from a third-party source outside the WordPress repository, download the ZIP file containing the plugin.
Extract the ZIP file: Unzip the downloaded file to access the plugin’s folder.
2. Connect to Your Website’s Server
Choose a method: You’ll need a way to access your website’s file structure. Options include:
File Manager in cPanel (common for shared hosting): Use your hosting provider’s cPanel to access the File Manager.
FTP client (like FileZilla): Download an FTP client to connect to your server using FTP credentials.
SSH (if available): If your hosting provides SSH access, use an SSH client to connect to your server.
3. Locate the Plugins Directory
Navigate to the wp-content/plugins directory: Within your website’s file structure, find the wp-content folder and then the plugins folder within it.
4. Upload the Plugin Folder
Upload the extracted folder: Transfer the extracted plugin folder (not the ZIP file) to the plugin's directory using your chosen method (File Manager, FTP, or SSH).
5. Activate the Plugin
Access the WordPress dashboard: Log in to your WordPress admin area.
Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins: Navigate to the Installed Plugins page.
Find the newly uploaded plugin: Locate the plugin you just uploaded in the list.
Activate the plugin: Click the “Activate” link under the plugin’s name.
Additional Considerations
File permissions: Ensure the uploaded plugin files have appropriate permissions (usually 755 for folders and 644 for files).
Compatibility: Verify that the plugin is compatible with your WordPress version.
Source: Only download plugins from trustworthy sources to avoid security risks.
Backups: Create a backup of your WordPress site before installing any plugins.
Alternative Method: Uploading via WordPress Dashboard
Go to Plugins > Add New: Navigate to the Add New Plugins page in your WordPress dashboard.
Click “Upload Plugin”: Select the “Upload Plugin” button at the top of the page.
Choose the plugin file: Click “Choose File” and select the plugin’s ZIP file from your computer.
Install and activate: Click “Install Now” and then “Activate Plugin” to complete the process.
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