First-Time Setup Guide for WPStore+ Plugins

This guide will help you download, install, activate, and configure your WPStore+ plugin for the first time.

It is written for WordPress website owners, WooCommerce store owners, and beginners who may not have installed a premium plugin manually before.

In this example, we use WPStore+ PromptPay QR Gateway for WooCommerce as the sample plugin. However, the basic setup process is similar for most WPStore+ plugins.

WPStore+ first-time setup guide for installing and activating WordPress plugins
Learn how to download, install, activate, and configure your WPStore+ plugin for the first time.

Before You Start

Before installing your WPStore+ plugin, please make sure that:

  • You can log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  • Your website has administrator access.
  • WordPress and WooCommerce are installed and working correctly.
  • You have completed your WPStore+ order.
  • Your order status is marked as Completed.
  • You have access to your WPStore+ account, download file, and license key.

For WooCommerce payment plugins, WooCommerce must be installed and activated before using the plugin.

Step 1: Log In to Your WPStore+ Account

First, log in to your WPStore+ account using the account that was used to purchase the plugin.

After logging in, open the account menu and go to the Downloads section.

WPStore+ account menu showing the Downloads option for plugin files
Open the Downloads section from your WPStore+ account menu.

The Downloads section allows you to access available plugin files from your WPStore+ account.

Step 2: Open Your Completed Order

You can also access your plugin download from the Orders section in your WPStore+ account.

Go to My Account > Orders, then click the View button next to your completed order.

WPStore+ My Account Orders page showing completed orders and View buttons
Select View to open your completed WPStore+ order details.

Make sure the order status is Completed. If the order is still processing, the download file may not be available yet.

Step 3: Download the Plugin ZIP File

Inside the order details page, you will see the plugin download button.

Click the download button to download the plugin ZIP file to your computer.

WPStore+ order details page showing the PromptPay QR Gateway download button
Click the product download button to download the plugin ZIP file.

The downloaded file should usually end with .zip.

For example:

wpstore-promptpay-qr-gateway-v4.2.2.zip

Do not unzip the file. WordPress requires the plugin to be uploaded as a ZIP file.

Step 4: Confirm the Download File

After clicking the download button, check your browser download panel or your computer’s Downloads folder.

Browser download panel showing the WPStore+ PromptPay QR Gateway ZIP file
Make sure the WPStore+ plugin ZIP file has finished downloading.

Make sure the plugin ZIP file has finished downloading completely before uploading it to WordPress.

If the file download fails or looks incomplete, download it again from your WPStore+ account.

Step 5: Open the WordPress Plugin Upload Page

Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.

Then go to:

Plugins > Add Plugin

Click the Upload Plugin button at the top of the page.

WordPress Add Plugins screen highlighting the Upload Plugin button
Go to Plugins > Add Plugin and click Upload Plugin.

This page allows you to upload premium plugins manually using a ZIP file.

Step 6: Upload and Install the Plugin

Click Choose File, then select the WPStore+ plugin ZIP file from your computer.

After selecting the file, click Install Now.

WordPress plugin upload screen highlighting Choose File and Install Now buttons
Choose the WPStore+ plugin ZIP file and click Install Now.

WordPress will upload the ZIP file, unpack it, and install the plugin automatically.

Please wait until the installation process is complete. Do not close the browser tab during installation.

Step 7: Activate the Plugin

After the plugin has been installed successfully, WordPress will show an Activate Plugin button.

Click Activate Plugin to enable the plugin on your website.

WordPress plugin installation success screen showing the Activate Plugin button
After installation is complete, click Activate Plugin.

The plugin must be activated before you can access its settings, license page, or features.

Step 8: Confirm That the Plugin Is Active

After activation, go to:

Plugins > Installed Plugins

Find your WPStore+ plugin in the plugin list.

WordPress installed plugins page showing WPStore+ PromptPay QR Gateway active
Confirm that the WPStore+ plugin is active on the Installed Plugins page.

If the plugin shows a Deactivate link, it means the plugin is currently active.

If you see an Activate link instead, click it to activate the plugin.

Step 9: Open the Plugin License Page

Most WPStore+ commercial plugins require a license key for updates, support, and commercial feature access.

For WPStore+ PromptPay QR Gateway, go to:

WooCommerce > PromptPay License

WooCommerce admin menu highlighting the PromptPay License settings page
Open WooCommerce > PromptPay License to activate your license.

Other WPStore+ plugins may have a different license menu, depending on the plugin type.

For example, some plugins may show their license page under:

  • WooCommerce
  • Settings
  • WPStore+
  • The plugin’s own admin menu

Step 10: Enter Your License Key

On the license page, enter your WPStore+ license key.

Also confirm that the License Server URL is:

https://wpstoreplus.com

WPStore+ license settings showing license key and license server URL fields
Enter your license key and confirm the WPStore+ license server URL.

After entering the license key, click Save & Activate.

If the license is valid, the plugin will show an active license status.

A valid license is required for:

  • Plugin updates
  • License verification
  • Commercial feature access
  • Support eligibility
  • Security and compatibility updates

Step 11: Review the Setup Checklist

After activating your license, review the setup checklist on the plugin license page.

WPStore+ PromptPay QR Gateway setup checklist showing completed configuration checks
Review the setup checklist to confirm that all required items are configured.

The checklist helps confirm whether the required setup items are complete.

For WPStore+ PromptPay QR Gateway, the checklist may include:

  • WooCommerce Active
  • PromptPay ID Configured
  • Payment Gateway Enabled
  • License Key Saved
  • License Active
  • WPStore Core SDK Loaded

If all items are marked as configured, your plugin setup is almost complete.

Step 12: Configure the Plugin Settings

After installation and license activation, open the plugin settings page.

For payment gateway plugins, you may need to configure details such as:

  • PromptPay ID
  • Payment title
  • Payment description
  • QR code settings
  • Slip upload settings
  • Order status settings
  • Currency or exchange rate settings

For other WPStore+ plugins, the available settings may be different.

Always save your settings after making changes.

Step 13: Test the Main Plugin Feature

Before using the plugin on a live website, we recommend testing the main feature first.

For a WooCommerce payment gateway, you should:

  1. Open your online store as a customer.
  2. Add a product to the cart.
  3. Go to checkout.
  4. Select the WPStore+ payment method.
  5. Place a test order.
  6. Confirm that the payment method appears correctly.
  7. Check that the order is created successfully.

This helps confirm that the plugin is working correctly before real customers use it.

Step 14: Check for Plugin Updates

WPStore+ plugins include an update system for licensed customers.

To check for updates, go to the plugin license page and click:

Force Update Check

You can also check updates from:

Dashboard > Updates

or

Plugins > Installed Plugins

Keeping your plugin updated helps improve compatibility, security, and performance.

Step 15: Basic Troubleshooting

If something does not work as expected, please review the following checklist.

The plugin file will not upload

Please make sure that:

  • The file is a .zip file.
  • The file was downloaded completely.
  • You did not unzip the plugin file.
  • Your WordPress upload limit is large enough.
  • You are logged in as an administrator.

The plugin is installed but not working

Please check that:

  • The plugin is activated.
  • WooCommerce is active, if required.
  • The license key has been entered correctly.
  • The license status is active.
  • Required settings have been saved.
  • No security plugin is blocking requests.

The license does not activate

Please check that:

  • The license key was copied correctly.
  • There are no extra spaces before or after the license key.
  • The License Server URL is correct.
  • Your website can connect to https://wpstoreplus.com.
  • Your license has not expired.
  • Your license site limit has not been reached.

The payment method does not appear at checkout

For WooCommerce payment plugins, please check that:

  • WooCommerce is installed and active.
  • The payment gateway is enabled.
  • The plugin license is active.
  • Required gateway settings are configured.
  • The checkout page is working correctly.
  • Your store currency and payment settings are correct.

Step 16: Recommended Security Notes

For security reasons, please follow these recommendations:

  • Download plugins only from your official WPStore+ account.
  • Do not install plugin files from unknown sources.
  • Keep WordPress, WooCommerce, themes, and plugins updated.
  • Use strong administrator passwords.
  • Use two-factor authentication when possible.
  • Keep regular website backups.
  • Avoid sharing your license key publicly.

Your license key is connected to your purchase and should be kept private.

Need Help?

If you are not sure how to install or configure your WPStore+ plugin, our support team can help.

Please contact WPStore+ Support and include:

  • Your plugin name
  • Your order number
  • Your website URL
  • A screenshot of the problem
  • A short description of what you were trying to do

This information helps us understand the issue faster and provide better support.

Call To Action

Need help with your first-time setup?

Contact WPStore+ Support and our team will guide you through the installation, license activation, and basic configuration process.