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# Plugin & Addon Setup Management
> Manage plugins and addons pending manual setup and installation
**Navigation Paths:**\
• **Plugin Orders:** `/admin/PluginOrder`\
• **Addon Orders:** `/admin/AddonsOrder`
## Overview
The Plugin & Addon Setup Management pages help you track and manage plugins and website addons that require manual setup or installation after purchase.
Manage plugin installations
Manage website addon activations
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## Understanding Plugins vs Addons
**WordPress Plugins**
Plugins are WordPress extensions purchased from the App Store that add functionality to customer websites.
**Plugin Characteristics:**
* Purchased from App Store
* Installed on specific websites
* May require manual setup
* Have expiration dates (monthly/yearly/forever)
* Can be free or paid
**Common Plugin Types:**
* SEO tools
* Security plugins
* Performance optimization
* Contact forms
* E-commerce extensions
**Website Addons**
Addons are additional features or services added to websites that may require manual delivery or setup.
**Addon Characteristics:**
* Added to existing websites
* May require manual configuration
* Can have expiration dates
* Service-based additions
* Custom features
**Common Addon Types:**
* Premium support
* Custom development
* Additional storage
* Advanced features
* Third-party integrations
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## Plugin Setup Management
### Viewing Pending Plugins
Access at `/admin/PluginOrder` to see all plugins awaiting installation.
**List Columns:**
| Column | Information |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **Plugin & Website** | Plugin name, image, and target website domain |
| **Owner** | Customer who purchased the plugin |
| **Price & Expiry** | Plugin price, renewal type, and expiration date |
| **Actions** | Mark as installed button |
### Plugin Information Displayed
**Plugin Details:**
* Plugin name and icon/image
* Version number
* "Pending Setup" status badge
* Link to App Store listing
**Website Information:**
* Target website domain
* Link to Website Manager
* Website owner
**Pricing Details:**
* Plugin price (or "Free Plugin")
* Renewal type (Monthly/Yearly/Forever)
* Expiration date (if applicable)
* Days until expiration (color-coded)
**Expiration Colors:**
* **Red:** Expiring within 30 days
* **Green:** Active, not expiring soon
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## Addon Setup Management
### Viewing Pending Addons
Access at `/admin/AddonsOrder` to see all addons awaiting activation.
**List Columns:**
| Column | Information |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| **Addon & Website** | Addon name and target website domain |
| **Owner** | Customer who purchased the addon |
| **Dates** | Creation and expiration dates |
| **Actions** | Mark as activated button |
### Addon Information Displayed
**Addon Details:**
* Addon name
* "Pending Setup" status badge
* Associated website domain
* Link to Website Manager
**Owner Information:**
* Customer name with avatar initials
* Color-coded user badge
**Date Information:**
* **Created:** When addon was ordered
* **Expires:** Expiration date (if applicable)
* **No expiration:** Lifetime addons
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## Managing Plugin Setup
### Marking Plugin as Installed
**When to Mark as Installed:**
* Plugin files uploaded to website
* Plugin activated in WordPress
* Plugin configured properly
* Customer has access
* All setup steps completed
**Installation Process:**
1. Manually install plugin on customer's website:
* Upload plugin files via FTP/cPanel
* Or install via WordPress admin
* Activate the plugin
* Configure plugin settings
* Test functionality
2. Mark as installed in system:
* Click **Mark Installed** button
* Confirm installation in modal
* System updates status
* Plugin removed from pending list
**Confirm Before Marking:** Only mark plugins as installed after you've actually completed the installation and verified it's working correctly.
### Plugin Installation Confirmation Modal
**Modal Contents:**
* Plugin name display
* Installation confirmation message
* Warning about manual installation requirement
* Cancel and Confirm buttons
**Confirmation Steps:**
1. Review plugin name
2. Verify installation is complete
3. Click **Confirm Installation**
4. Success notification appears
5. List refreshes automatically
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## Managing Addon Setup
### Marking Addon as Activated
**When to Mark as Activated:**
* Addon service delivered
* Features configured
* Customer notified
* Access granted
* All requirements met
**Activation Process:**
1. Deliver addon service to customer:
* Configure addon features
* Set up required services
* Grant necessary access
* Test functionality
* Notify customer
2. Mark as activated in system:
* Click **Mark Activated** button
* Confirm activation in modal
* System updates status
* Addon removed from pending list
### Addon Activation Confirmation Modal
**Modal Contents:**
* Addon name display
* Activation confirmation notice
* Important delivery reminder
* Cancel and Confirm buttons
**Confirmation Steps:**
1. Review addon name
2. Verify delivery is complete
3. Click **Confirm Activation**
4. Success notification appears
5. List refreshes automatically
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## Search & Filter
### Plugin Search
**Search Functionality:**
* Search by plugin name
* Real-time filtering
* Results update as you type
* Case-insensitive search
**Search Tips:**
* Type plugin name
* Partial matches work
* Clear search to see all
### Addon Search
**Search Functionality:**
* Search by addon name
* Instant results
* Auto-filtering
* Flexible matching
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## Best Practices
* Install plugins promptly after purchase
* Test plugin functionality before marking installed
* Verify compatibility with website theme
* Check for plugin conflicts
* Configure plugin settings properly
* Document any custom configurations
* Notify customer after installation
* Provide usage instructions
* Deliver addons within promised timeframe
* Verify all addon features work correctly
* Test addon functionality thoroughly
* Document addon configuration
* Provide customer with access details
* Send usage instructions
* Offer initial support
* Follow up after activation
* Double-check installation before confirming
* Test all plugin/addon features
* Verify customer access
* Ensure proper configuration
* Check for errors or conflicts
* Review customer requirements
* Confirm expiration dates are correct
* Document any issues encountered
* Notify customers when setup begins
* Provide estimated completion time
* Send confirmation after completion
* Include usage instructions
* Offer support for questions
* Request feedback
* Follow up on satisfaction
* Document customer preferences
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## Troubleshooting
**Issue:** Cannot install plugin on website
**Solutions:**
1. Check WordPress version compatibility
2. Verify sufficient server resources
3. Check for plugin conflicts
4. Review PHP version requirements
5. Check file permissions
6. Try manual upload via FTP
7. Contact plugin developer
**Issue:** Addon features not functioning
**Solutions:**
1. Verify addon was configured correctly
2. Check all required settings
3. Test with different browser
4. Clear website cache
5. Review error logs
6. Check for conflicts
7. Contact technical support
**Issue:** Unable to confirm installation
**Solutions:**
1. Refresh the page
2. Check internet connection
3. Verify you have permission
4. Clear browser cache
5. Try different browser
6. Check for JavaScript errors
7. Contact administrator
**Issue:** Plugin/addon doesn't appear in list
**Solutions:**
1. Check if already marked as installed
2. Verify purchase was completed
3. Check search filters
4. Refresh the page
5. Verify item requires manual setup
6. Check database records
7. Review order history
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## Setup Workflow
### Plugin Installation Workflow
**1. Order Received:**
* Customer purchases plugin
* Plugin added to pending list
* Notification sent to admin
**2. Installation:**
* Admin reviews plugin requirements
* Installs plugin on target website
* Activates plugin in WordPress
* Configures plugin settings
**3. Testing:**
* Test all plugin features
* Verify compatibility
* Check for conflicts
* Ensure proper functionality
**4. Completion:**
* Mark as installed in system
* Notify customer
* Provide usage instructions
* Offer support
### Addon Activation Workflow
**1. Order Received:**
* Customer purchases addon
* Addon added to pending list
* Admin notified
**2. Delivery:**
* Admin reviews addon requirements
* Configures addon features
* Sets up required services
* Grants customer access
**3. Verification:**
* Test addon functionality
* Verify all features work
* Check customer access
* Ensure proper setup
**4. Completion:**
* Mark as activated in system
* Notify customer
* Send access details
* Provide documentation
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## Quick Reference
### Common Actions
| Action | Steps |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **View Pending Plugins** | Navigate to /admin/PluginOrder |
| **View Pending Addons** | Navigate to /admin/AddonsOrder |
| **Search Items** | Type in search box → Results filter |
| **Mark Plugin Installed** | Click Mark Installed → Confirm |
| **Mark Addon Activated** | Click Mark Activated → Confirm |
| **View Website** | Click website domain link |
### Status Indicators
| Status | Meaning | Action Required |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| **Pending Setup** | Awaiting installation/activation | Install/activate item |
| **Free Plugin** | No charge | Install normally |
| **Expiring Soon** | Renewal needed | Note expiration date |
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## Related Documentation
Manage plugin catalog
Manage customer websites
View all orders
Manage customers