First Steps with Extensions
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      Activate Extension(s) API

      To receive Automatic Extension updates, your extensions need to be activated with a working Main API Key after successful installation.

      Automatic Extension(s) Activation

      1. Login to your MainWP Dashboard site
      2. Go to the MainWP > Extensions page
      3. On the top of the page, you will find the Install and Activate Extensions box
      4. Enter your Main API Key and check Remember MainWP Main API Key
        Activate Extension(s) API 1
      5. Click the Validate my MainWP Main API Key button
      6. Click the Activate Extensions button to activate currently installed Extensions

       

       

      Manual Extension(s) Activation

      1. Login to your MainWP Dashboard site
      2. Go to the MainWP > Extensions page
      3. Locate the Extension that you want to activate
        Note: inactive extensions will be indicated by the red X icon
      4. Click the License button to activate the extension
        Activate Extension(s) API 2

       

      Important Notes

      Extensions are fully functional without the API Activation. By activating extension(s), you will enable the Automatic Update mechanism.

      If you experience any issue with activating your extension(s), do not hesitate to submit a support ticket.

       

      Upgrade of the Extension Licencing system in MainWP v4.2

      In Version 4.2 of MainWP a new Extension licensing system has been implemented.

      Users of previous MainWP versions are required to delete the old Extension API data and enter the new Main API Key.

      Go to the MainWP > Settings > Tools page, locate and click the Delete Extensions API Activation Data button. Then proceed to Automatic or Manual Extension(s) Activation.

      This doesn’t affect your extensions settings.