{"id":46365,"date":"2024-03-03T13:33:47","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T11:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/?p=46365"},"modified":"2026-09-02T15:24:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T12:24:51","slug":"get-started-with-the-elementor-plugin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/get-started-with-the-elementor-plugin\/","title":{"rendered":"Get started with the Elementor plugin"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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To get started with Elementor in WordPress, install and activate Elementor Core<\/strong> plugin from the WordPress repository, then open Elementor Editor from any page to begin designing layouts.
You can optionally upgrade to Elementor Pro<\/strong> by uploading the plugin archive and connecting your license to unlock advanced widgets and theme-building tools.

Note:<\/b> If you are an Elementor One subscriber, refer to the dedicated Elementor One Onboarding Guide<\/b><\/a> for custom setup instructions.<\/p>\n

How do you install and activate Elementor Core?<\/h2>\n

Installing the Elementor Core<\/a> allows you to begin creating custom page layouts directly from your WordPress admin\u00a0 panel:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Navigate to Plugins > Add New Plugin<\/b>.
    \"add<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Type Elementor<\/b> into the search bar in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Click Install Now<\/b> next to Elementor Website Builder<\/b>.
    \"Plugin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Click Activate<\/b> once the installation completes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Follow the on-screen setup wizard to create or link your Elementor account. Connecting an account grants instant access to the Template Library and cloud assets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How do you install Elementor Pro?<\/h2>\n

    Get the most out of Elementor by unlocking even more features and professionally designed templates:<\/p>\n

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    1. \n

      Purchase an Elementor Pro plan<\/a> from the official Elementor website.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Log in to your Elementor My Account dashboard and download the Elementor Pro<\/b> .zip<\/code> plugin file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    3. \n

      Return to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to Plugins > Add Plugin<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    4. \n

      Click Upload Plugin<\/b> at the top of the page.
      \"Upload<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    5. \n

      Click Choose File<\/b>, select the downloaded .zip<\/code> file, and click Install Now<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    6. \n

      Click Activate Plugin<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Read more about installing and activating Elementor Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      How do you connect your Elementor Pro subscription?<\/h2>\n

      In order to use the Pro features<\/a> connect your Elementor Pro license.<\/p>\n

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        Navigate to Elementor > Editor > System > License<\/b> in your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      2. \n

        Click Connect & Activate<\/b>.
        \"Elementor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      3. \n

        Log in with your Elementor account credentials if prompted.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      4. \n

        Confirm the account pairing to unlock Pro widgets, theme builder capabilities, and premium templates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        How do you create your first page with Elementor?<\/h2>\n

        Start your Elementor journey with some hands-on designing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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          Go to Pages > Add New Page<\/b> in your WordPress menu.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        2. \n

          Add a title for your page in the standard editor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        3. \n

          Click Edit with Elementor<\/b> at the top of the screen to launch the visual builder.
          \"edit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        4. \n

          Drag widgets from the left sidebar onto your canvas, or click the Folder<\/b> icon to insert a pre-designed template.
          \"Elementor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Click Publish <\/b>to make your page live.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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