> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.alignet.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation and activation

> Step-by-step guide to installing Alignet One in your WooCommerce store.

Before you start, make sure you have completed the phase of [Access to the Platform](/en/virtual-payments/wordpress-woocommerce/introduction) and count with the file **.zip** of the plugin Alignet One for WooCommerce.

<Card title="Download plugin Alignet One for WooCommerce" icon="download" href="https://github.com/alignet-docs/alignet-payme-woocommerce/archive/refs/tags/v1.4.0.zip">
  Download the latest version of the plugin from GitHub Repository.
</Card>

## Previous requirements

For optimum operation, your environment should meet the following:

* **WordPress:** Version 3.3 or more.
* **WooCommerce:** Installed and activated at your CMS.
* **PHP:** Version 5.2.4 or more (7.4 + for safety).
* **Security:** Certificate SSL installed (required navigation by **HTTPS**).

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## Installation process

Follow these steps to load the plugin to your server WordPress:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Management Panel">
    Relogin to your CMS of WordPress as an administrator. On the left side menu, go to **Plugins** > **Add new**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alignet/bioEn_3ECyRgIDsO/images/image-33.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bioEn_3ECyRgIDsO&q=85&s=fcbcbe36e57589580d91a43e0fd284ff" alt="Image" width="1151" height="846" data-path="images/image-33.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Loading Plugin">
    Click the button **Up plugin** Located at the top of the screen. A file selector will be opened.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alignet/bioEn_3ECyRgIDsO/images/image-32.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bioEn_3ECyRgIDsO&q=85&s=3be3d88055015357871c98232eac3480" alt="Image" width="1172" height="844" data-path="images/image-32.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select File">
    Click **Select File**, check your computer for a compressed plug file (ej: Plugin\_Payme\_Wordpress\_vX.zip) and select.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install Now">
    Click the button **Install Now**. WordPress will be charged with decompress and move the files to the appropriate folder (wp-constore / plugins /).

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alignet/bioEn_3ECyRgIDsO/images/image-36.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bioEn_3ECyRgIDsO&q=85&s=0f5c38dfb29eefcba132b5bc282c4ed9" alt="Image" width="1130" height="837" data-path="images/image-36.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate">
    Once the installation has been completed, click on the button **Activate plugin**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alignet/bioEn_3ECyRgIDsO/images/image-37.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bioEn_3ECyRgIDsO&q=85&s=4ebfc8c752aff6f3fb21819220a6621e" alt="Image" width="1130" height="829" data-path="images/image-37.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Monitoring of the installation

After activation, you can confirm that the plugin is ready to be set up:

1. Go to **WooCommerce** > **Adjustments** at the WordPress.
2. Select the tab **Payments** (or *End purchase* in old versions).
3. You should visualise the payment method **Alignet One - Checkout** in the official list of gateways.

<Info>
  **The plugin doesn't appear?** Be sure that WooCommerce have been properly activated. If the problem persists, check that your server has an extension enabled `fsockopen` of PHPrequired by some gateways for network communication.
</Info>

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<Card title="Next step: Setup" icon="gear-code" href="/en/virtual-payments/wordpress-woocommerce/configuration-and-keys">
  Learn how to enter your credentials (Merchant ID, Acquire ID and keys) to enable the testing environment.
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