Install and Set the MainWP Time Capsule Extension

Installation of the MainWP Time Capsule Extension requires two important steps:

  • Installing the Extension itself on your MainWP Dashboard site
  • Installing the WP Time Capsule plugin on Child Sites

Installing the Extension

The MainWP Time Capsule Extension needs to be installed only on your MainWP Dashboard site. You can install it as any other MainWP Extension.

Installing the Plugin

For the proper use of the MainWP Time Capsule Extension, you need to install the WP Time Capsule Plugin on your child sites.

Install from MainWP Dashboard

  1. Login to your MainWP Dashboard
  2. Go to the MainWP > Plugins > Install page
  3. In the Search field, enter the plugin name (WP Time Capsule)
  4. Press enter on your keyboard
  5. After the search results appear, locate the plugin
  6. Select the Install this Plugin option
  7. Select your child sites
  8. In the Installation Options box, make sure that the Activate after installation option is selected.
  9. Click the Button to complete the installation.
  10. Once the Installation is complete, Sync your MainWP Dashboard.
For additional help with installing WordPress plugins from the MainWP Dashboard, please review this help document.

Install directly on Child Site

  1. Login to your child site
  2. Go to the WP > Plugins > Add New page
  3. In the Search field, enter the plugin name (WP Time Capsule)
  4. After the search results appear, locate the plugin
  5. Click the Install button
  6. Click the Activate button
For additional help with installing WordPress plugins, please review this help document.

Important Note

After installing the WP Time Capsule plugin, it is required to Synchronize your sites so your MainWP Dashboard becomes aware that the plugin has been installed and activated.