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title: Installation
description: "Table of Contents [Toggle](#) - [Minimum Requirements](#Minimum_Requirements) - [[Free Version] Using The WordPress Dashboard](#Free_Version_Using_The_WordPress_Dashboard) - [[Pro Version] Using The WordPress Dashboard](#Pro_Version_Using_The_WordPress_Dashboard) ### Minimum Requirements - PHP 7.0 - WordPress 4.0 ### [[Free Version]](https://wordpress.org/plugins/controlled-admin-access) Using The WordPress Dashboard - Navigate to…"
url: "https://wpruby.com/knowledgebase/installation-controlled-admin-access/"
updated: "2024-02-18"
category: Controlled Admin Access Pro
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# Installation

Table of Contents

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- [Minimum Requirements](#Minimum_Requirements)
- [[Free Version] Using The WordPress Dashboard](#Free_Version_Using_The_WordPress_Dashboard)
- [[Pro Version] Using The WordPress Dashboard](#Pro_Version_Using_The_WordPress_Dashboard)

### Minimum Requirements

- PHP 7.0
- WordPress 4.0

### [[Free Version]](https://wordpress.org/plugins/controlled-admin-access) Using The WordPress Dashboard

- Navigate to the '**Add New'** in the plugins dashboard.
- Search for **"Controlled Admin Access"**.
- Click **Install Now**.
- Activate the plugin on the Plugin dashboard.

### [[Pro Version]](https://wpruby.com/plugin/controlled-admin-access-pro) Using The WordPress Dashboard

- Download the plugin zip file. You can find the files in your [WPRuby account](https://wpruby.com/checkout/purchase-history/) or the receipt email which was sent to you after the purchase.
- Go to the **Plugins** page.
- If you are using the Free version of the plugin, deactivate and delete it. This will not affect the current plugin's settings.
- Navigate to the **‘Add New’** in the plugins dashboard.
- Navigate to the **‘Upload’** area.
- Select the zip file from your computer.
- Click**‘Install Now’.**
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard.