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Getting started with the Free Extension Bundle

This article explains how to purchase the Free Bundle, and how to activate the MainWP API key on your MainWP Dashboard, which gives you the ability to install the extensions directly from your Dashboard, and also enables automatic updates for extensions.

  1. Go to the MainWP.com and click the Account () link at the top-right of the page
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  2. If you already have MainWP Account, use the Login Form (on the left side) to log into your account, and if you do not, use the Register form (on the right side) to create your MainWP Account
  3. Once you are logged in, go to Extensions and visit the page of any free extension, and click the Get Free Bundle button
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  4. Review the order details on the Cart page, and when ready, click the Proceed to Checkout button
  5. On the Checkout page, verify your details, and proceed.
    NOTE: Payment method is NOT needed.
  6. Navigate to your Account () > My API Keys page, here you will find your Main API Key – Copy it
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  7. Now navigate to your self-hosted MainWP Dashboard site
  8. Go to the Dashboard > Extensions page
  9. In the top-right of the page, you will find the Install and Activate Extensions box
  10. Paste your Main API Key and check Remember MainWP Main API Key
  11. Click the Validate my MainWP Main API Key button
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  12. Click the Install Extensions button
  13. Select the Extensions you want to install and click the Install Selected Extensions button
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