# Plugin Installation

## Installation of the Free Version

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#### **IMPORTANT**

Please, do not install the PRO version of the plugin before the free version. It may cause unexpected problems. 

Always install the Free version of the plugin before upgrading to the [**PRO version.**](#installation-of-the-pro-plus-version)
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The installation process of the **MasterStudy LMS Plugin** is just like any other WordPress plugin.  Two ways of installation are shown in this manual.

In the first way, download the[ plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/masterstudy-lms-learning-management-system/) from the default repository of WordPress.

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Go to the **Dashboard > Plugins > Add New.**

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Click on the **Upload Plugin** button(1), select the **MasterStudy LMS Plugin,** downloaded from your local folders(2), click the **Install Now** button(3), and wait for the installation to finish.

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In the second way, follow the **Dashboard > Plugins > Add New** path.

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On the opened page, search for the MasterStudy LMS Plugin(1), Install the plugin(2) and Activate it once it's installed.

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## Installation of the PRO Plus Version

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The PRO Plus Version of the plugin can be purchased from our [official website](https://stylemixthemes.com/wordpress-lms-plugin/) and the following manual works with Freemius. If you are Purchased the MasterStudy LMS plugin from [AppSumo Deal](https://appsumo.com/products/masterstudy-lms/) please go to the next section.

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[AppSumo Deal](/masterstudy-lms/getting-started-1/appsumo-deal.md)
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Please note that the PRO Plus Version of the plugin works only if the Free plugin is activated on the website.
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After purchasing the plugin you will get an email from Freemius with the link to the plugin zip package, your license code, and instructions on how to set up the LMS PRO.

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Once you get the package, follow the **Dashboard > Plugins > Add New** path. Click on the **Upload Plugin** button(1), upload the plugin from the Freemus(2), click the **Install Now** button(3), and wait for the installation to finish.

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When the plugin is installed you need to **Activate** it.

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After clicking on **Activate Plugin**, you will be redirected to another page to activate your license. Use the License Key you received with your email and enter it in the field provided.

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Click **Agree & Activate License** to confirm the activation.

After the activation, you will see the notification about successfully activating the PRO Plus version.

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