# Installation

## Manual installation

1. download the [zip file of the plugin](https://github.com/AlchemyOptions/AlchemyOptions/raw/master/dist/alchemy-options.zip)
2. go to the *Add New* plugin page of your WordPress site
3. click the *Upload Plugin* button which will bring you a file input
4. choose the zip-file you've downloaded and press *Install Now*
5. activate Alchemy Options

### Installing via WordPress CLI

You can install (and activate) Alchemy Options via WP-CLI, like so:

`wp plugin install https://github.com/AlchemyOptions/AlchemyOptions/raw/master/dist/alchemy-options.zip --activate`

After the installation you are ready to [configure it](https://docs.alchemy-options.com/configuration) in your theme. Sample [configuration examples](https://docs.alchemy-options.com/samples) are also available.