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title: Installation
source: https://wpdoc.webkul.com/woocommerce-marketplace/documentation/installation.html
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# Installation

This guide explains how to properly install and activate the **WooCommerce Multi Vendor Marketplace plugin** on your WordPress website.

Follow each step carefully to ensure a smooth setup.

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## System Requirements

Before installation, make sure:

| Requirement        | Minimum / Recommended Version |
|--------------------|--------------------------------|
| WordPress Version  | 6.7 or higher                  |
| WooCommerce Version| 10.0 or higher                 |
| PHP Version        | 7.4+ (recommended)             |
| Memory Limit       | 256MB or higher                |
| SSL                | Enabled (recommended)          |


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## Step 1 – Download Plugin

After purchase, you will receive a **ZIP file** of the plugin.

Do NOT unzip the file before uploading.

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## Step 2 – Upload Plugin

1. Login to your **WordPress Admin Panel**
2. Navigate to: **Plugins > Add New**


3. Click **Upload Plugin** (top of page)
4. Click **Choose File**
5. Select the downloaded ZIP file

<a class="doc-image-link" href="./assets/upload-plugin.webp"><img src="./assets/upload-plugin.webp" alt="Upload Plugin" /></a>

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## Step 3 – Install Plugin

Click the **Install Now** button.

WordPress will upload and install the plugin automatically.

<a class="doc-image-link" href="./assets/install-now.webp"><img src="./assets/install-now.webp" alt="Install Plugin" /></a>

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## Step 4 – Activate Plugin

Once installed:

- You will see **Plugin installed successfully**
- Click **Activate Plugin**

<a class="doc-image-link" href="./assets/activate-plugin.webp"><img src="./assets/activate-plugin.webp" alt="Activate Plugin" /></a>

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## Step 5 – Activate License

- To activate the license, go to **Marketplace > Settings**
- The wizard will be show to activate the license.
- Enter the **License Key** and click **Activate License**

<a class="doc-image-link" href="./assets/license-wizard.webp"><img src="./assets/license-wizard.webp" alt="Activate License" /></a>

- **[License Activation Guide](https://wpdoc.webkul.com/license-validator/)** – Step-by-step instructions on activating your plugin license.

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## Step 6 – Marketplace Menu

After activation:

- A new **Marketplace** menu appears in the admin sidebar

<a class="doc-image-link" href="./assets/general-settings.webp"><img src="./assets/general-settings.webp" alt="Marketplace Menu" /></a>

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## Step 7 – Update Permalinks

This step is **mandatory**.

   - Go to **Settings > Permalinks**.
   - Set **Post Name** as the permalink structure.
   <a class="doc-image-link" href="./assets/flush-permalink.webp"><img src="./assets/flush-permalink.webp" alt="Update Permalinks" /></a>

## Notes

- Always ensure the plugin zip is compatible with your WooCommerce version.
- Update permalinks after installation to avoid 404 errors.