As always, prior to making any changes to your site, we do recommend that you perform a complete backup your site before proceeding.
Install a WordPress Plugin Automatically through WordPress
STEP-1:
Go to your WordPress admin panel.
STEP-2:
Go to Plugins > Add New.
STEP-3:
Under Search, type in the name of the WordPress plugin or descriptive keyword, author or tag in the search form; or click a tag link below the search form.
STEP-4:
Find the WordPress plugin you wish to install.
STEP-5:
Click Details for more information about the plugin and instructions you may wish to print or save to help set up the plugin.
STEP-6:
Click Install Now to install the plugin. A popup window will ask you to confirm your wish to install the plugin.
STEP-7:
If this is the first time you've installed a WordPress plugin, you may need to enter the FTP login credential information. If you've installed a plugin before, the login information will already be stored.
STEP-8:
Click Proceed to continue with the installation. The resulting installation screen will list the installation as successful or note any problems during the install.
STEP-9:
If successful, click Activate Plugin to activate it; or Return to Plugin Installer for further actions.
Note: Some WordPress plugins require further steps for customization. The Detailsreadme file should contain step-by-step instructions. After installation, this information is available on the plugins panel for each plugin.