1. Installing the LineagePress Plugin

Product: LineagePress Pro
Purpose: A professional WordPress plugin for building and displaying family trees.
Core Features: Import GEDCOM files, manage unlimited family data, and publish genealogy online with advanced display options.

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Overview

There are three ways to install LineagePress.
The recommended method is to install it directly from your WordPress Admin Dashboard.

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Method 1: Install via WordPress Admin (Recommended)

1. Navigate to Plugins:
   In your WordPress dashboard, go to
   Plugins → Add New.
2. Search for Plugin:
   In the search bar, type “LineagePress” and press Enter.
3. Install:
   Locate the LineagePress plugin in the search results and click Install Now.
4. Activate:
   After installation completes, click Activate.

💡 This method ensures you get the latest version directly from the official repository.

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Method 2: Install via ZIP File Upload

1. Download:
   Obtain the plugin’s .zip file from its source (e.g., the WordPress.org plugin repository or a developer’s website).
2. Navigate to Upload:
   In your WordPress dashboard, go to
   Plugins → Add New.
3. Upload Plugin:
   Click the Upload Plugin button at the top of the page.
4. Choose File:
   Select the .zip file you downloaded and click Install Now.
5. Activate:
   Once installation completes, click Activate.

🧩 Use this method if you have a premium version or custom build of LineagePress.

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Method 3: Manual Installation via FTP

⚙️ This is an advanced method suitable for developers or when web upload is unavailable.

1. Download and Unzip:
   Download the plugin’s .zip file and extract it.
   You should have a folder named lineagepress.
2. Connect via FTP:
   Use an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla) or your web host’s file manager to connect to your server.
3. Navigate to Directory:
   Open your WordPress installation directory and go to:
   wp-content/plugins/
4. Upload Folder:
   Upload the entire lineagepress folder into the plugins directory.
5. Activate:
   In WordPress, go to Plugins → locate LineagePress → click Activate.

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Getting Started

After activation, a new “LineagePress” menu will appear in your WordPress Admin Sidebar.
From there, you can:

• Manage your family trees
• Import GEDCOM data
• Configure plugin settings

🚀 You’re now ready to start building and displaying your family tree with LineagePress!