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Downloading and Installing a Plugin from the Dashboard

1. Select Plugins and then Add New on the left menu.




2. From this screen you can browse or search for a specific plugin. For the purposes of this example, we will use a plugin named Wickett Twitter Widget.




3. Once you have found a plugin, select the Install Now link below it's name.



4. Select Activate Plugin.



5. Your plugin is now activated and you will be returned to a listing of all of your current plugins.

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