Installing the Plugin

What This Covers 
 This guide walks you through installing the Steel Security plugin on your WordPress site. 
 Steel Security installs like any standard WordPress plugin and does not require any special configuration to get started. 
 
 Before You Begin 
 Ensure your site meets the minimum system requirements: 
 
 WordPress 6.0 or newer 
 PHP 8.0 or newer 
 Administrator access to your WordPress dashboard 
 
 If you're unsure, see the System Requirements page for full details. 
 
 Install via WordPress Admin (Recommended) 
 This is the fastest and most common method. 
 
 Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard 
 Navigate to Plugins → Add New 
 Search for Steel Security 
 Click Install Now 
 Click Activate 
 
 Once activated, Steel Security will appear in your admin menu. 
 
 Install via Plugin Upload 
 Use this method if you have downloaded the plugin manually. 
 
 Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard 
 Navigate to Plugins → Add New 
 Click Upload Plugin 
 Select the Steel Security .zip file 
 Click Install Now 
 Click Activate 
 
 
 After Installation 
 Once the plugin is activated: 
 
 Steel Security will be available in your WordPress admin menu 
 You can access the dashboard immediately 
 No configuration is required before running your first scan 
 
 At this point, Steel Security is ready to use. 
 
 What to Expect 
 On first access: 
 
 Steel Security may prompt you to activate your license 
 You will be able to run your first scan immediately 
 No automatic changes are made to your site 
 
 Steel Security does not modify your site until you explicitly apply hardening actions. 
 
 Common Issues 
 Plugin does not appear after activation 
 
 Ensure activation completed successfully 
 Refresh the admin dashboard 
 Check for plugin conflicts 
 
 
 Installation fails 
 
 Verify your PHP and WordPress versions meet requirements 
 Check file upload limits if using manual upload 
 Confirm your hosting environment allows plugin installation 
 
 
 Permission errors 
 
 Ensure WordPress has permission to install plugins 
 Check file ownership and permissions on your server 
 
 
 When to Use Each Installation Method 
 
 Use WordPress Admin install for most cases 
 Use manual upload if you have a direct download or restricted plugin access 
 
 
 What to Do Next 
 After installation: 
 
 Activate your Steel Security license Note: License activation is only required for Steel Security Pro. 
 Run your first scan 
 Review findings and next steps 
 
 
 Related 
 
 System Requirements 
 Activating Steel Security 
 Running Your First Scan