Ready to install the Duplicator Pro plugin on your WordPress site? Once you’ve bought a license, the next step is to install the plugin and start using it.

This step-by-step guide walks you through installing and activating the Duplicator Pro plugin.

Note: If you are upgrading from Duplicator Lite, deactivate the Lite plugin before installing Duplicator Pro.

Minimum requirements: PHP 7.4+, WordPress 6.2+.

Downloading the Duplicator Pro Plugin

To begin, log in to your Duplicator Pro account. After logging in, click the Downloads tab.

This page displays all your available licenses. To download the plugin, click the Download Duplicator Pro button next to your license. This saves a zipped file of the Duplicator plugin to your computer.

If you’re on a Mac and see an ‘incompatible archive’ error when downloading the plugin, check this guide. Safari’s automatic zip-unarchiving behavior causes this error, not a specific WordPress version.

Note: In some cases, this file may unzip as you download it and appear as a regular folder instead. The WordPress plugin uploader only accepts a zipped file, so zip the folder again before uploading it.

For more details on how to zip and unzip files, check out these guides for Windows and Mac operating systems.

Installing Duplicator on Your Site

After downloading your zip file, go to the website where you want to install Duplicator. Inside the admin dashboard, navigate to Plugins » Add Plugin (called Add New Plugin in older WordPress versions), and then click the Upload Plugin button.

Here, you’ll find the option to upload the plugin. Click the Choose File button and select the Duplicator Pro zip file you downloaded.

After you select the file, click the Install Now button.

WordPress uploads and installs the plugin. When the installation finishes, click the Activate Plugin button to activate Duplicator Pro on your site.

Once you activate the plugin, verify your Duplicator Pro license key to receive automatic updates and plugin support.

That’s all there is to it! You can now start using the Duplicator Pro plugin on your WordPress site.

Next, do you want guidance on creating your first backup? Make sure to explore our tutorial for detailed instructions on how to create your first backup in Duplicator.