Gravity Forms is a powerful plugin for WordPress sites, enabling users to create complex, customisable forms. This guide will walk you through the process of installing and activating Gravity Forms, ensuring you can start utilising its vast array of features on your site efficiently.
How to Install and Activate Gravity Forms:
Step 1: Purchasing Gravity Forms
Before you can install Gravity Forms, you need to purchase a license from the Gravity Forms website. Choose a plan that suits your needs, complete the purchase, and you will receive a download link for the plugin along with a license key.
Step 2: Downloading the Plugin
After purchasing, download the Gravity Forms plugin from the link provided. The plugin will download as a .zip file, which you will install on your WordPress site.
Step 3: Installing Gravity Forms
To install Gravity Forms:
- Log into your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Choose the downloaded .zip file and click Install Now.
- Once the installation is complete, click Activate Plugin.
Step 4: Activating Your License
Activating your license key is crucial for receiving updates and support:
- Go to Forms > Settings in your WordPress dashboard.
- Enter your license key in the License Key field.
- Click Save Settings to activate your license.
Step 5: Creating Your First Form
With Gravity Forms activated, you can start creating forms:
- Navigate to Forms > New Form in your dashboard.
- Enter a title for your form and, optionally, a description.
- Use the form editor to add and configure form fields.
- Save your form when finished.
Prefer our team to handle this for you?
If you prefer a hassle-free approach or need assistance, Ten10 is here to help. Our team of WordPress experts would be delighted to handle the installation, activation, licensing and configuration of Gravity Forms on your behalf, ensuring that the plugin integrates seamlessly with your website and operates exactly as you need it to. Feel free to get in touch with our team who would be more than happy to discuss this with you.
FAQ’s: Gravity Forms
Your ability to use Gravity Forms on multiple sites depends on the license you purchase. Some plans allow for multi-site usage, so review the plan details before purchasing.
With an active license, you can update Gravity Forms directly from your WordPress dashboard. Navigate to Dashboard > Updates to check for available updates.
Yes, you can install Gravity Forms without entering a license key, but we would recommend against this as you won’t receive updates or be in a position too access support until your license is activated.
Absolutely. At Ten10, we don’t just install and activate Gravity Forms on your WordPress site; we tailor it to meet your exact requirements.
