Overview
Use this method to install the Pro version of Attributes User Access, or if you have a downloaded ZIP file of the Core version. This method requires no FTP access – everything is done through your WordPress admin panel.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- Downloaded the plugin ZIP file
- WordPress administrator access
- Internet connection (for license activation)
- For Pro: Your license key ready
Where to Download
Core (Free) Version:
- Download from WordPress.org
- Or use the Plugin Directory method instead
Pro (Enterprise) Version:
- Log in to your account at attributeswp.com
- Navigate to My Account > Downloads
- Click Download next to Attributes User Access Pro
- Save the ZIP file to your computer
Step-by-Step Installation Process
Step 1: Access Plugin Upload Page
- Log in to WordPress admin
– Navigate to yourdomain.com/wp-admin
– Enter your credentials
- Navigate to Plugins page
– Click Plugins in the left sidebar
– Click Add New at the top
- Click Upload Plugin
– Look for the Upload Plugin button at the top of the page
– Click it to reveal the upload form
[Screenshot: Add Plugins page with Upload Plugin button highlighted]
Step 2: Upload the ZIP File
- Click Choose File
– A file browser dialog will open
– Navigate to where you saved the ZIP file
- Select the plugin ZIP file
– Core: attributes-user-access.zip
– Pro: attributes-user-access-pro-beta.zip (or similar)
– Click Open or Select
- Verify the file selection
– You should see the filename next to the Choose File button
– Ensure the complete filename is visible
- Click Install Now
– The upload process will begin
– A progress indicator will show
[Screenshot: Plugin upload form with file selected]
Step 3: Wait for Upload and Installation
What happens during upload:
- File uploads to your server (time varies based on connection speed)
- WordPress extracts the ZIP file
- Files are placed in
/wp-content/plugins/ - WordPress verifies the plugin structure
- Fast connection (50+ Mbps): 5-15 seconds
- Medium connection (10-50 Mbps): 15-60 seconds
- Slow connection (< 10 Mbps): 1-3 minutes
Don’t do this during upload:
- ❌ Close the browser window
- ❌ Navigate to another page
- ❌ Refresh the page
- ❌ Click back button
✅ Upload Complete: You’ll see “Plugin installed successfully” when finished.
Step 4: Activate the Plugin
- Click Activate Plugin
– Button appears after successful installation
– Located on the success confirmation page
- Wait for activation
– Takes just a few seconds
– You’ll be redirected to the Plugins page
- For Pro Version: License activation required
– After activation, you’ll need to enter your license key
– See Pro License Activation section below
[Screenshot: Plugin installation success page with Activate button]
Pro License Activation
After installing the Pro version, you must activate your license to unlock premium features.
Step 1: Obtain Your License Key
- Check your purchase confirmation email
– Subject line: “Attributes User Access Pro – Purchase Confirmation”
– License key is in the email body
- Or retrieve from your account
– Log in to attributeswp.com
– Go to My Account > Licenses
– Copy your license key
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Step 2: Navigate to License Settings
- In WordPress admin, go to:
– Settings (left sidebar)
– Attributes Access
– License (tab)
- You’ll see the License Management page
– Status: “Inactive” (red)
– License key input field
– Activate License button
[Screenshot: License Management page with inactive status]
Step 3: Enter and Activate License
- Paste your license key
– Click in the “License Key” field
– Paste the complete key (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V)
– Ensure no extra spaces before or after
- Click Activate License
– Button processes the activation
– Takes 2-5 seconds to connect to license server
- Verify activation success
– Status changes to “Active” (green)
– Expiration date displayed
– Site count shows (e.g., “1 of 3 sites used”)
✅ License Activated! All Pro features are now unlocked and ready to use.
License Information Displayed
After activation, you’ll see:
| Status | Active (green indicator) |
| License Type | Single Site / 3-Site / 10-Site / Unlimited |
| Expires | Date when license renewal is due |
| Sites Used | Number of activations / Total allowed |
Verification Checklist
After installation and activation, verify:
Core Version Checks
- Plugin appears in Plugins list as activated
- “Attributes Access” menu item visible in admin sidebar
- Settings page loads without errors
- Can create a test login page with shortcode
Pro Version Checks
- License shows “Active” status in green
- Security tab visible in settings
- License tab shows activation details
- Email templates available
- IP Management accessible
- Audit Log page available
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Issue: “The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive”
Cause: Server upload limit is too small for the plugin ZIP file
Solutions:
- Increase upload limit in php.ini:
upload_max_filesize = 64M
post_max_size = 64M
- Or add to .htaccess:
php_value upload_max_filesize 64M
php_value post_max_size 64M
- Or contact hosting support:
– Ask them to increase upload limits
– Most hosts can do this quickly
- Alternative: Use FTP method
– See FTP Installation Method
Issue: “Destination folder already exists”
Cause: A previous installation attempt left files behind
Solutions:
- Delete the existing folder:
– Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins
– Find any Attributes User Access entries
– Click Delete to remove completely
- Or use FTP to remove:
– Connect via FTP
– Navigate to /wp-content/plugins/
- Delete attributes-user-access` folder
– Try upload again
Issue: “Pro requires Core plugin”
Symptoms: Error message after activating Pro version
Cause: Pro version is an extension and requires the Core plugin
Solution:
- Install Core version first:
– Use WordPress Plugin Directory method
– Or manually upload Core version ZIP
– Activate Core version
- Then install and activate Pro:
– Upload Pro ZIP file
– Activate Pro plugin
– Both will work together
Issue: License Activation Fails
Symptoms:
- “Invalid License Key” error
- “Connection Error” message
- License stays inactive
Solutions:
For “Invalid License Key”:
- Double-check for typos
- Ensure no spaces before/after key
- Copy key again from email
- Contact support if key is definitely correct
For “Connection Error”:
- Check server has cURL enabled
- Verify firewall allows outbound connections
- Check server can reach attributeswp.com
- Contact hosting support for server issues
For “Maximum Activations Reached”:
- Log in to attributeswp.com
- Go to My Account > Licenses
- Deactivate license on old/unused sites
- Try activation again
What’s Next?
Now that the plugin is installed and activated:
Immediate Actions
- Run Initial Setup Wizard
- Core: Quick Start Guide
- Pro: Pro Setup Guide
- Configure Basic Settings
- Set login/logout redirects
- Enable/disable features you need
- Test the configuration
- Explore Features
- Create a custom login page
- Set up role-based redirection
- Pro: Configure security features
