Getting Started with MainWP Essentials

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What You’ll Learn

• How to create a MainWP account
• How to get MainWP Essentials (free)
• How to copy and activate your API key
• How to install free add-ons

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Create or Log Into Your MainWP Account

1

Go to MainWP.com and click the Go to my account link

Go to MainWP.com and click the Go to my account link at the top-right of the page.

2

Log in or create your MainWP Account

If you already have a MainWP Account, use the Login Form (on the left side) to log into your account. If you do not, use the Register form (on the right side) to create your MainWP Account.

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Get MainWP Essentials

1

Go to Sign Up page and click Get MainWP Essentials

Once you are logged in, go to the Sign Up page and click the Get MainWP Essentials button.

2

Complete checkout

On the Checkout page, verify your details and proceed.

Payment method is NOT needed for MainWP Essentials.

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Copy Your API Key

1

Navigate to your Account Extensions page

Navigate to your Account > Extensions page. Here you will find your Main API Key.

2

Copy your Main API Key

Copy your Main API Key - you’ll need it in the next section.

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Activate Your API Key in MainWP Dashboard

1

Navigate to your MainWP Dashboard site

Go to your self-hosted MainWP Dashboard site.

2

Go to MainWP > Add-ons

Navigate to the MainWP > Add-ons page.

3

Open the license controls

Click Add License Key (or Manage License if a key is already saved).

4

Paste your API Key

Paste your Main API Key and check Remember Key.

5

Validate your API Key

Click Validate License.

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Install Add-ons

1

Click Install Add-ons

Click the Install Add-ons button.

2

Select and install your add-ons

Select the add-ons you want to install and click the Install Selected Add-ons button.

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Related Resources

• Add-on Bundles - Compare Essentials vs Pro tiers
• Add-ons Overview - Browse all available add-ons
• Manage Add-ons - Add-on management in Dashboard