Installation Methods #

inPIPE by Seresa can be installed using different methods depending on your WordPress setup and technical preferences. Before installation, ensure your server meets these requirements:

• PHP 8.3 or higher
• WordPress 6.4 or higher
• REST API enabled with pretty permalinks
• Write permissions for wp-content/plugins directory

Method 1: Install via WordPress Admin (Recommended) #

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard
2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New
3. Click Upload Plugin
4. Choose the inPIPE plugin .zip file from your computer
5. Click Install Now, then Activate once the installation is complete

The plugin will automatically:

• Check system requirements
• Create necessary database tables
• Set up default configurations
• Load required translations

If any requirements are not met, you’ll see a detailed error message showing:

• Your current PHP version
• Your WordPress version
• REST API status

Method 2: Manual Installation via FTP #

1. Unzip the plugin .zip file on your computer
2. Connect to your website via FTP and navigate to wp-content/plugins/
3. Upload the unzipped plugin folder
4. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins in your dashboard
5. Click Activate on the inPIPE plugin

Use this method if:

• The WordPress admin upload option isn’t working
• You have file size limitations
• You need to bypass server restrictions

Post-Installation Verification #

After installation, verify that:

1. The plugin is active in your plugins list
2. You can access the inPIPE settings page
3. The REST API is working (check Settings → Permalinks)
4. Database tables are created successfully

Troubleshooting Installation #

If you encounter issues:

• Check the error message for specific requirements not met
• Verify your PHP version meets the minimum requirement
• Ensure WordPress is updated to the required version
• Check that pretty permalinks are enabled
• Verify your server has the necessary permissions

For additional help, contact our support team with:

• Your server environment details
• Any error messages received
• Steps you’ve already taken to resolve the issue

Method 3: One-Click Install Method (Future Feature) #

Currently, inPIPE by Seresa is not available through the WordPress Plugin Directory for one-click installation. You must use either Method 1 or Method 2 described above to install the plugin.

Installation Time and Resource Usage #

• The installation process typically takes less than 5 minutes.
• The plugin requires approximately 2-3MB of disk space.
• Database tables are created automatically during activation.
• Default settings are applied to get you started quickly.

After completing the installation, proceed to the Post-Installation Verification section to ensure everything is working correctly before configuring the plugin.