How to install and activate a WordPress plugin?

Step-by-Step video tutorial

Prefer learning visually? Our video walkthrough takes you through the entire installation and activation process for the UPS Live Rates plugin. It also includes a dedicated section focused on troubleshooting, helping you quickly identify and fix the most common configuration issues.

Install from WordPress Dashboard

• Download the plugin from My Account.
• Go to Plugins page in your WordPress Admin.
• Click Add New and then Upload Plugin.
• Choose a zip file with the plugin (do not unzip the plugin before).
• After the plugin installation, activate it.

Install via FTP

• Download and unzip the plugin from My Account.
• Upload plugin directory to /wp-content/plugins/ on your server.
• Activate the plugin on Plugins list in your WordPress Dashboard.

How to activate the plugin API Key

After installation, enter the API key and activate the plugin.

Common installation issues – Video guide

What You’ll Learn in This Video:

1. How to Fix the “upload_max_filesize” Error
   Step-by-step guidance on resolving the error that appears when a file exceeds the maximum upload limit set in your server’s configuration.
2. Increasing File Upload Limits
   Learn how to safely increase the allowed file size for uploads by modifying .htaccess, wp-config.php, or php.ini — so you can install larger plugins without issues.
3. Solving PHP Memory Limit Errors
   Tired of seeing “Allowed memory size exhausted”? We’ll show you how to raise the PHP memory limit via wp-config.php to avoid these crashes and improve performance.
4. Dealing with Plugin .zip File Problems
   Make sure you’re uploading a valid, uncorrupted plugin archive — and find out what to do if installation keeps failing due to file issues.
5. Missing “Plugins” Menu in WordPress Dashboard
   Can’t find the “Plugins” section? Learn what causes this issue and how to get it back.