# Installing the WordPress Plugin

This guide provides quick steps to install the SheetPoet WordPress plugin.

# Method 1: Install from WordPress Plugin Repository (Recommended)

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
2. Go to Plugins > Add New
3. In the search box, type "SheetPoet"
4. Find "SheetPoet" in the search results
5. Click Install Now
6. After installation completes, click Activate Plugin

# Method 2: Install via WordPress Admin (Upload ZIP)

1. Download the latest SheetPoet plugin: sheetpoet-v1.0.2.zip
2. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
3. Go to Plugins > Add New
4. Click the Upload Plugin button
5. Click Choose File and select the downloaded SheetPoet ZIP file
6. Click Install Now
7. After installation completes, click Activate Plugin

# Method 3: Install via FTP

1. Download the latest SheetPoet plugin: sheetpoet-v1.0.2.zip
2. Extract the plugin ZIP file on your computer
3. Connect to your website using an FTP client
4. Upload the extracted sheetpoet folder to /wp-content/plugins/
5. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
6. Go to Plugins
7. Find SheetPoet in the list and click Activate

# Verifying Installation

After activation, you should see a new SheetPoet menu item in your WordPress admin sidebar. This confirms that the plugin has been installed correctly.

# Next Steps

1. Generate an API key to connect with Google Sheets
2. Create your first function to exchange data
3. Install the Google Sheets Add-on

# Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during installation:

• Ensure your WordPress version is 6.0 or higher
• Verify PHP version is 7.4 or higher
• Check that your server has sufficient memory (64MB minimum)
• Temporarily deactivate other plugins to check for conflicts

For more help, see our Troubleshooting Guide.