# Install plugns

If you want to install a WordPress plugin from your computer, you can do so by following these steps:

1. **Download the Plugin**: First, you need to download the plugin to your computer. Make sure you download the plugin from a reputable source and that it's in a .zip file format.
2. If you download the full package, you need to unzip this file.&#x20;

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Open the "emo-questalk-pro-Your-Ultimate-Question-answer-WordPress-Plugin" folder

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Open "main-plugin" folder

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3. **Log in to your WordPress Admin Panel**: Enter your username and password to access the WordPress dashboard.
4. **Navigate to the Plugins Page**: In the WordPress dashboard, go to the "Plugins" menu on the left-hand side.
5. **Click on "Add New"**: On the Plugins page, click on the "Add New" button at the top of the page. This will take you to the Add Plugins page.
6. **Click on "Upload Plugin"**: On the Add Plugins page, you'll see a button that says "Upload Plugin" at the top of the page. Click on this button to upload the plugin from your computer > main-plugin folder.
7. **Choose the Plugin File**: After clicking on "Upload Plugin", you'll be prompted to choose the plugin file from your computer. Click on the "Choose File" button, navigate to the location where you saved the plugin .zip file, select it, and click "Open".
8. **Upload and Install the Plugin**: Once you've selected the plugin file, click on the "Install Now" button. WordPress will upload the plugin file from your computer, extract it, and install the plugin.
9. **Activate the Plugin**: After the installation is complete, you'll see a message indicating that the plugin was successfully installed. To activate the plugin, click on the "Activate Plugin" link.
10. **Verify Installation**: Once activated, verify that the plugin is working correctly by navigating to its settings (if applicable) or by checking your website's frontend to see if the plugin's functionality is visible.
