Installation Guide

Complete installation instructions for all AuthorKit plugins.

Before You Begin

System Requirements

• WordPress: 5.0 or higher

• PHP: 7.0 or higher

• MySQL: 5.6 or higher

• HTTPS: Recommended (not required)

Compatibility

AuthorKit works with:

• Any properly coded WordPress theme

• Classic Editor and Gutenberg

• Most page builders (Elementor, Beaver Builder, Divi, etc.)

• WooCommerce (optional integration)

• Multisite installations

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Installation Methods

Method 1: WordPress.org (Recommended)

For: AuthorKit Core, AuthorKit for Books (Free plugins)

1. Log in to WordPress admin

2. Go to Plugins → Add New

3. Search for the plugin name

4. Click Install Now

5. Click Activate

The plugin is now active.

Method 2: Upload via WordPress Admin

For: Premium plugins or manual installation

1. Download the plugin ZIP file

2. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin

3. Click Choose File and select the ZIP

4. Click Install Now

5. Click Activate

Method 3: FTP Upload

For: Advanced users

1. Download and extract the plugin ZIP file

2. Upload the extracted folder to /wp-content/plugins/ via FTP

3. Go to Plugins in WordPress admin

4. Find the plugin and click Activate

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Installation Order

Important: Install plugins in this order:

1. Install Core First

AuthorKit Core (required for all other plugins)

2. Install Modules

AuthorKit for Books (requires Core)
AuthorKit for Reviews (requires Core + Books) - Coming Soon
AuthorKit for Contests (requires Core) - Coming Soon

3. Install Premium Add-ons (Optional)

Premium modules (require Core + respective free module)

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Post-Installation

Step 1: Verify Installation

1. Go to Plugins in WordPress admin

2. Confirm all plugins show as "Active"

3. Look for the AuthorKit menu in the sidebar

Step 2: Configure Settings

1. Go to AuthorKit → Settings

2. Review general settings

3. Configure license keys (for premium plugins)

Step 3: Activate License (Premium Only)

1. Go to AuthorKit → License

2. Enter your license key

3. Click Activate License

4. Confirm "License Active" status

Step 4: Start Using

• Books: Go to AuthorKit for Books → Add New

• Reviews: Configure in AuthorKit → Settings → Reviews

• Contests: Go to AuthorKit for Contests → Add New

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Troubleshooting Installation

Plugin Not Appearing After Activation

Solution:

1. Deactivate and reactivate the plugin

2. Clear your browser cache

3. Check for JavaScript errors in browser console

"Plugin requires AuthorKit Core" Error

Solution:

1. Install and activate AuthorKit Core first

2. Then activate the module plugin

White Screen After Activation

Solution:

1. Increase PHP memory limit (add to wp-config.php):

   define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');

2. Contact your hosting provider

Plugin Conflicts

Solution:

1. Deactivate all other plugins

2. Activate AuthorKit plugins only

3. Reactivate other plugins one by one to find the conflict

4. Report the conflict

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Uninstallation

Deactivating vs Deleting

• Deactivate: Turns off the plugin but keeps all data

• Delete: Removes the plugin AND all data (irreversible!)

How to Uninstall

1. Deactivate the plugin first

2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins

3. Find the plugin and click Delete

4. Confirm deletion

Warning: This will delete all books, reviews, and settings.

Data Export Before Uninstall

1. Go to AuthorKit → Tools → Export

2. Download your data as JSON/CSV

3. Save the file safely before deleting

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