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

# Managing WordPress plugins from the Mochahost Dashboard

> Learn how to manage your WordPress plugins directly from the Mochahost Dashboard.

You can manage your WordPress plugins directly from the Mochahost Dashboard without having to log in to the WordPress admin area. You can install plugins, activate and deactivate plugins, view the current version number, and check if there are any updates available.

# Installing plugins

To install a WordPress plugin using the Mochahost Dashboard, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the Hosting Panel at [https://clients.mochahost.com](https://clients.mochahost.com)
2. In the left sidebar, click **Managed WordPress:**

   ![](https://files.readme.io/d12211bc2868ef96ebdb9d8c2af37e40bdf3a32af27b6866b19a06d81138da01-image.png)
3. On the **My Websites** page, locate the site, and then click **Manage**:

   ![](https://files.readme.io/b6999698bfa57499d5adb79c8c6c0e2f120cb31dceed112635fba1a18c63b355-image.png)
4. On the Mochahost dashboard, click the **Plugins** icon:

   ![](https://files.readme.io/a92e9afa8e38af2231a28402147bdf368d92313955a993681d3c465a9bd7f3ad-Screenshot_2025-12-11_at_12.31.39PM.png)
5. Click the **Discover Plugins** tab:

   ![](https://files.readme.io/cd12bdc27a114533ec4df2fe1de2a8611d31f0e274022ac6625010859092c9c4-Screenshot_2025-12-11_at_12.33.30PM.png)
6. In the **Search Plugins** text box, type the name or functionality of the plugin you want to install.
7. In the search results, locate the plugin you want to install, and then click **Install**. The plugin now appears on the **Installed Plugins** tab.

# Managing installed plugins

You can activate, deactivate, update, and delete your installed plugins. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the Hosting Panel at [https://clients.mochahost.com](https://clients.mochahost.com)
2. In the left sidebar, click **Managed WordPress:**

   ![](https://files.readme.io/cefff5996c2a8b197596f1299e9e923f497b416640b1e0b32defbf9b38f2b024-image.png)
3. On the **My Websites** page, locate the site, and then click **Manage**:

   ![](https://files.readme.io/4c9679ca403bfa5aca626fc1d44d5399dd02feb400cb979eaf2c751f5468cea9-image.png)
4. On the Mochahost dashboard, click the **Plugins** icon:

   ![](https://files.readme.io/a92e9afa8e38af2231a28402147bdf368d92313955a993681d3c465a9bd7f3ad-Screenshot_2025-12-11_at_12.31.39PM.png)
5. On the **Installed Plugins** tab appears a list of your installed plugins. Choose one of the following actions:
   * To deactivate an active plugin, in the **Actions** column, click the three-dot icon, and then click **Deactivate**.
   * To activate a deactivated plugin, in the **Actions** column, click the three-dot icon, and then click **Activate**.
   * To update a plugin, in the **Actions** column, click the three-dot icon, and then click **Update**.
   * o delete a plugin, in the **Actions** column, click the three-dot icon, and then click **Delete**.

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