Install plugins
Before running the commands shown on this page, you should load the Bitnami stack environment by executing the installdir/use_APPNAME script (Linux and MacOS) or by clicking the shortcut in the Start Menu under “Start -> Bitnami APPNAME Stack -> Application console” (Windows). On OS X VMs, the installation directory is /opt/bitnami and OS X VM users can click the “Open Terminal” button to run commands. Learn more about the Bitnami stack environment and about OS X VMs.
You can install any plugin or theme from the WordPress administration panel. Follow these steps:
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Browse to the “Plugins” menu page and then click the “Add New” button to search for plugins.
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Once you find a plugin, click the “Install Now” button to download and install it.
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Once the plugin is installed, activate it from the “Install Plugins” page. You can also deactivate it later if you wish.
When using the native installer, it is necessary to install a FTP server and specify your FTP credentials.
For more information about installing and managing plugins, such as Full API Access, refer to the WordPress documentation. If you run into issues related to server or application permissions, refer to our troubleshooting guide for permission errors.