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Installing the WPMU DEV Dashboard Plugin

2. Installing the WPMU DEV Dashboard Plugin

Written by Keisha Lee & Luke Britt | Last updated: June 16, 2021

This guide explains how to install and configure the WPMU Dev Dashboard plugin, which allows members to research, install, and manage all plugins from one screen. The dashboard plugin is required for all WMPU DEV members.

For detailed guidance on using the WPMU DEV Dashboard plugin’s features, see the WPMU DEV Dashboard plugin usage guide.

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2.1 Installation Instructions

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In order to sync your websites to WPMU DEV, you must first install the WPMU DEV Dashboard plugin.

The following steps will guide you through the process of downloading, installing, and activating the plugin, and then syncing your first site to WPMU DEV.

Download the WPMU DEV Dashboard Plugin

  1. Log in to wpmudev.org to access The Hub.
  2. Click Plugins in the menu at the top of the page to access the WPMU DEV plugin library.
  3. Scroll through the library to locate and then select the WPMU DEV Dashboard plugin. Click Download to download the dashboard zip file.

Click Download to download the Dashboard plugin

PRO TIP FOR SAFARI USERS

The Safari browser automatically unzips archive files that you download to your computer. This means that any .zip plugin file you download is automatically unzipped and must be zipped again before you can upload it to your WordPress site. You can change this default behavior though by following this guide.

Upload the WPMU DEV Dashboard plugin to WP Admin

  1. Open your WordPress-enabled site.
  2. Hover over the Plugins menu, and click Add New to access the plugin installation page.
  3. Click Upload Plugin and then click Choose File to access your computer’s files.
  4. Locate the WPMU DEV Dashboard plugin zip file you just downloaded. Click Open to upload the file, and the file name will appear in the installer.

Click Install Now to install the Dashboard plugin

Install and Activate the WPMU DEV Dashboard

Click Install Now, and a “Plugin installed successfully” message will appear along with the Activate Plugin button when the installation is complete. Click Activate Plugin to activate the Dashboard plugin.

You will be prompted to connect to WPMU DEV in order to sync your site to The Hub. Enter your WPMU DEV account username and password and click Connect.

Click Connect to connect the Dashboard plugin to the Hub

Congrats! You have successfully installed the WPMU DEV Dashboard, syncing your site with The Hub, unlocking pro features, and providing instant access to our brilliant support team.

Installing the WPMU DEV Dashboard Plugin