WooCommerce Plugin Installation

Installing the Shaloz Plugin

Get the plugin installed in your WordPress site in just a few minutes!

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Two Ways to Install

Option A: From WordPress (Easiest)

• Search and install from WordPress dashboard
• One-click installation
• Automatic updates
• Recommended for most users

Option B: Manual Upload

• Download ZIP file
• Upload to WordPress
• Good if Option A doesn't work
• Same plugin, different method

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Option A: Install from WordPress (Recommended)

Step-by-Step:

1. Log Into WordPress:

• Go to your WordPress admin dashboard
• Usually: yoursite.com/wp-admin
• Enter your username and password

2. Go to Plugins:

• Left sidebar → Click "Plugins"
• Click "Add New"

3. Search for Shaloz:

• Search box (top right) → Type "Shaloz for WooCommerce"
• Press Enter
• Look for the Shaloz plugin in results

4. Install the Plugin:

• Click "Install Now" button
• WordPress downloads and installs (takes 10-30 seconds)
• Button changes to "Activate"

5. Activate the Plugin:

• Click "Activate"
• Plugin is now active!
• You'll see a success message

6. See Welcome Screen:

• After activation, you'll see Shaloz welcome notice
• Click "Configure Shaloz Shipping" to start setup
• Or continue reading to set up manually

Done! Plugin is installed and ready to configure.

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Option B: Manual Upload

When to Use This:

• WordPress plugin search not working
• Want to install specific version
• Hosting restrictions on automatic installs

Step-by-Step:

1. Download Plugin ZIP:

• Get the plugin ZIP file
• From: Shaloz website or WordPress.org
• Save to your computer
• File name: shaloz-for-woocommerce.zip

2. Go to WordPress Plugins:

• WordPress admin → Plugins → Add New
• Click "Upload Plugin" button (top of page)

3. Upload ZIP File:

• Click "Choose File"
• Select the shaloz-for-woocommerce.zip file
• Click "Install Now"
• WordPress uploads and installs

4. Activate:

• Click "Activate Plugin"
• Success message appears
• Plugin now active!

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After Installation

What Happens Next:

Welcome Notice:

• You'll see a notice at top of WordPress admin
• Says: "Shaloz for WooCommerce is almost ready! Configure shipping settings to get started."
• Click "Configure Settings" to begin setup

Plugin Appears in Menu:

• Left sidebar → New "Shaloz" menu item may appear
• Some versions show under WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping

WooCommerce Shipping:

• Plugin adds "Shaloz Shipping" as new shipping method
• You'll configure this next

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Verifying Installation

How to Check It's Installed:

Method 1: Check Plugins List:

• WordPress → Plugins → Installed Plugins
• Look for "Shaloz for WooCommerce"
• Should say "Active" under the name
• Shows version number

Method 2: Check Shipping Methods:

• WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping
• Click a shipping zone
• Click "Add shipping method"
• "Shaloz Shipping" should appear in dropdown

If You See It: Successfully Installed!

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Updating the Plugin

Automatic Updates:

• WordPress notifies you when updates available
• Dashboard → Updates → Check "Shaloz for WooCommerce"
• Click "Update Now"
• Plugin updates automatically

Why Update:

• New features
• Bug fixes
• Security improvements
• Compatibility with latest WooCommerce

Tip: Enable automatic updates for seamless experience.

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Troubleshooting Installation

Problem: Can't Find Plugin in Search

Fixes:

1. Make sure you're logged into WordPress as Administrator
2. Check spelling: "Shaloz for WooCommerce"
3. Try: Plugins → Add New → Author search → "Shaloz"
4. Use Manual Upload method instead (Option B above)

Problem: "Installation Failed"

Possible Causes:

• Insufficient permissions
• PHP version too old
• WordPress version too old
• Plugin conflict

Fixes:

1. Check you're Administrator (not Editor or other role)
2. Verify WordPress 5.8+ (Dashboard → Updates shows version)
3. Verify WooCommerce 6.0+ installed and active
4. Temporarily disable other plugins, try again
5. Contact your web host
6. Contact help.shaloz.com for assistance

Problem: Can't Activate Plugin

Error Messages:

• "This plugin requires WooCommerce to be installed and activated"
• Fix: Install WooCommerce first, then try again
• "Your PHP version is too old"
• Fix: Ask web host to upgrade PHP to 7.4+
• "Plugin generated 500 error"
• Fix: Enable WordPress debug mode, check error logs, contact help.shaloz.com

Problem: Plugin Activated But Nothing Happens

Fixes:

1. Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping
2. Click on a shipping zone
3. Try adding "Shaloz Shipping" method manually
4. Clear WordPress cache (if using caching plugin)
5. Refresh page

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After Installation Checklist

Before moving to configuration, verify:

• Plugin shows "Active" in Plugins list
• "Shaloz Shipping" appears in shipping methods dropdown
• WooCommerce is installed and working
• WordPress and WooCommerce versions meet requirements
• No error messages on activation

All Good? Move to Configuration →

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Uninstalling (If Needed)

To Remove Plugin:

Deactivate First:

• Plugins → Installed Plugins
• Find "Shaloz for WooCommerce"
• Click "Deactivate"

Then Delete:

• After deactivating, "Delete" link appears
• Click "Delete"
• Confirm deletion
• Plugin removed

What Gets Deleted:

• Plugin files
• Settings

What Stays:

• Your orders (WooCommerce keeps these)
• Shaloz portal data (not affected)

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Need Help?

Installation Issues?

• Verify WordPress and WooCommerce versions
• Try different browser
• Ask your web host about PHP version
• Contact help.shaloz.com

Ready for Setup?

• Next: Article 3.3 (Initial Configuration)
• We'll configure the plugin together!