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Installation

Last updated on Sep 16, 2025

Installation Guide

This guide will walk you through installing and activating the Itinerator WordPress plugin.

Prerequisites

Before installing the plugin, ensure you have:

  • WordPress 5.0+ (for Gutenberg block editor support)
  • PHP 7.4+
  • Administrator access to your WordPress site
  • Tourismo account with API access (you'll configure API keys after installation)

Installation Methods

Method 1: Upload Plugin File (Recommended)

  1. Download the plugin

    • Get the latest version from https://tourismo.co/wordpress-plugin
    • The file will be named itinerator-wp-plugin.zip

  2. Upload to WordPress

    • Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New
    • Click Upload Plugin
    • Choose the itinerator-wp-plugin.zip file
    • Click Install Now

  3. Activate the plugin

    • After installation, click Activate Plugin
    • You'll see a success message when activated

Method 2: Manual Installation

  1. Extract the plugin

    • Unzip the itinerator-wp-plugin.zip file
    • Upload the itinerator-wp-plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/

  2. Activate via WordPress Admin

    • Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins
    • Find "Itinerator" in the list
    • Click Activate

Post-Installation Steps

After activation, you'll need to:

  1. Configure API keys - See Configuration
  2. Create your first page - See Getting Started

Verification

To verify the plugin is working correctly:

  1. Check the admin menu

    • You should see "Itinerator" in your WordPress admin menu
    • Go to Itinerator → Settings to access configuration

  2. Check for blocks

    • Edit any page with the block editor
    • Search for "Itinerator" in the block inserter
    • You should see Itinerator block categories

Troubleshooting Installation

Common Issues

Plugin won't activate:

  • Check WordPress version (requires 5.0+)
  • Check PHP version (requires 7.4+)
  • Verify file permissions on the plugin directory

Blocks don't appear:

  • Ensure you're using the Gutenberg block editor
  • Check if the plugin is properly activated
  • Clear any caching plugins

Admin menu missing:

  • Check if you have administrator privileges
  • Verify the plugin is activated

Next Steps

Once installation is complete, proceed to: