How to install the If-So WordPress plugin
To install If-So, you must already have a working version of WordPress installed. If you need help installing WordPress, follow the instructions in the WordPress Codex.
There are two ways to install and activate If-So:
- Via the WordPress installer
- Via FTP
Installing If-So via WordPress
- Log in to your account and download the If-So ZIP file.
- On your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.
- Click Upload Plugin.
- Locate and select the If-So ZIP file on your computer.
- Once the upload is complete, click Activate.
Installing If-So via FTP
To use FTP, you will need an FTP client for your computer. Popular options include FileZilla and WinSCP. Both are available for Mac and Windows.
- Connect to your server using your FTP client.
- Locate the document root for your site (the folder that contains your WordPress files). This folder is often called
public_htmlor named after your domain, but it may vary. If you are unsure, contact your hosting provider. - Open the
wp-content/plugins/directory. - Upload the plugin folder that was created when you unzipped the plugin file.
- Once the upload is complete, go to the WordPress Plugins page and click Activate next to the If-So plugin.