Installing the WordPress plugin

The PowerSEC plugin is the agent that connects your WordPress site to PowerSEC Central. You install it like any other WP plugin.

Method 1 — From the WordPress admin

1. Go to Plugins → Add New in your WP admin
2. Search for PowerSEC
3. Click Install Now, then Activate
4. After activation, a banner will appear inviting you to connect to Central

Method 2 — Manual upload

If your site doesn't allow plugin marketplace browsing:

1. Download the latest plugin ZIP from powersec.io/download
2. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
3. Choose the ZIP file → Install Now → Activate

Verify the install

After activation, you should see a PowerSEC menu item in the WP admin sidebar. Click it to start the connection flow.

Note: PowerSEC requires PHP 7.4 or later and WordPress 5.5 or later. If your site uses an older version, please update before installing.

Troubleshooting

• Plugin not showing up after upload — check that the ZIP wasn't double-zipped by your browser
• Activation error — see Plugin installation troubleshooting