# Plugin Installation

**Cost Calculator Builder WordPress plugin** has two types, basic free, and pro versions. According to the version of it, the installation process will differ.

## Basic free version installation

As it is a WordPress plugin, you can install it in two ways following:

In a first way, download the plugin archive file in the [WordPress repository](https://wordpress.org/plugins/cost-calculator-builder/)

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Follow to **Plugins > Add** **New** from your dashboard.&#x20;

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Click on the **Upload Plugin** button and select the **Cost Calculator Builder** downloaded file from your local folders. Click **Install Now** and wait for the installation to finish.&#x20;

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After installing it successfully, you need to **activate** the plugin.

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The second way of installation can be done directly in your WordPress Dashboard.

Go to **Plugins > Add** **New** from your dashboard and give the desired search.

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From the results of the search box, install the plugin. After clicking the **Install** button, the **Activate** button will appear. Click it for activation.

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If you open the Calculator you will get this welcoming page that highlights the plugin's key features and useful links to docs, video tutorials, support, etc:

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## Pro version installation

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The Pro Version of the plugin can be purchased from our [official website](https://r.freemius.com/4532/4723181/):&#x20;

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Please note that the Pro Version of the plugin works only if the Free plugin is activated on the website.
{% endhint %}

When all your data is found to be correct about your buying, you will get a welcome message by Freemius, sent to your email.&#x20;

In that message, you will be aware of linking to Pro Plugin's download page with the license key to activate the plugin. You will also be informed of some personal data and instructions for activation.

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Go to **Plugins** sections from your dashboard, then go to **Add new** and choose **Upload plugin** function from there.

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Choose the archived file from the Freemius message. Then, click **Install Now** button.

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The installation is complete. Refer to this manual to activate the license:

{% content-ref url="license-activation" %}
[license-activation](https://docs.stylemixthemes.com/cost-calculator-builder/getting-started/license-activation)
{% endcontent-ref %}