> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aipower.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Install the free plugin or upload the Pro plugin ZIP file.

AI Puffer can be installed from the WordPress plugin directory or uploaded as a ZIP file.

Use the free version first if you want to test the plugin before buying Pro. Use the Pro ZIP file if you already purchased a license.

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    Install from the WordPress plugin directory.
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    Upload a plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org, your purchase email, or the User Portal.
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## Install the free version

1. Open your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Go to **Plugins > Add New**.
3. Search for **AI Puffer**.
4. Click **Install Now**.
5. Click **Activate** after the installation finishes.

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<Info>
  If the button says **Active**, the plugin is already installed and active on that site.
</Info>

After activation, open **AI Puffer** from the WordPress admin menu.

## Upload a plugin ZIP file

Use this method if you downloaded the plugin ZIP from WordPress.org, your purchase email, or the User Portal.

1. Open your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Go to **Plugins > Add New**.
3. Click **Upload Plugin**.
4. Choose the plugin ZIP file.
5. Click **Install Now**.
6. Click **Activate Plugin**.

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<Tip>
  Upload the `.zip` file directly. Do not unzip the plugin before uploading it to WordPress.
</Tip>

## Upgrade from Free to Pro

You can upgrade from inside WordPress or from the AI Puffer website.

### From WordPress

1. Install and activate the free version.
2. Open **AI Puffer** in the WordPress admin menu.
3. Click **Upgrade**.
4. Choose your license.
5. Complete checkout.

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After checkout, you will receive an email with your license key and the Pro plugin download link.

### From the website

1. Open the [AI Puffer pricing page](https://aipower.org/pricing/).
2. Choose a license.
3. Complete checkout.
4. Check your email for the license key and Pro plugin download link.

## Safari ZIP setting

If you use Safari on macOS, make sure Safari does not automatically unzip downloaded files.

1. Open Safari.
2. Go to **Safari > Settings**.
3. Open the **General** tab.
4. Turn off **Open "safe" files after downloading**.

WordPress needs the `.zip` file. If Safari already extracted it, download the file again after changing this setting.