Depending on the version you are using, choose the appropriate installation path below to get MediaHaven running on your self-hosted WordPress site.

💡 Before you begin: Make sure you have administrator access to your WordPress dashboard.

Part 1: Installing MediaHaven Pro (Premium Version)

If you purchased the premium version from mediahaven.io, you will need to upload the plugin package manually.

Step 1: Download your Plugin File

1. Log in to your customer account dashboard at mediahaven.io.
2. Navigate to your downloads section and download the latest MediaHaven Pro .zip archive file to your computer.
3. Locate your unique license key (you will need this after activation).

Step 2: Upload to WordPress

1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
2. Go to Plugins > Add New.
3. Click the Upload Plugin button located at the very top of the page.
4. Click Choose File, select the downloaded mediahaven-pro.zip file, and click Install Now.
5. Once the upload finishes, click the blue Activate Plugin link.

Step 3: Activate Your License Key

1. Navigate to the new MediaHaven Pro menu in your sidebar and click Account.
2. Paste your license key into the designated field and click Activate License to unlock automatic updates and premium features.

Part 2: Installing MediaHaven Lite (Free Version)

If you are using the free version, you can install it instantly without leaving your WordPress dashboard.

Method A: Automatic Installation (Recommended)

1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
3. In the top-right search bar, type MediaHaven.
4. Locate the plugin in the search results and click Install Now.
5. Once installed, click Activate.

Method B: Manual ZIP Installation

1. Download the plugin package from the official repository: MediaHaven Lite on WordPress.org.
2. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
3. Upload the mediahaven-lite.zip file and click Install Now.
4. Click Activate Plugin.

Next Steps

Immediately after clicking Activate, MediaHaven will automatically redirect you to the interactive setup wizard screen to quickly configure your video essentials.

1. Launch the Onboarding: On the Welcome screen, click the purple Get Started button to initiate the automated process.
2. Review Requirements & Data Import: The wizard will automatically guide you through:
   • Server Check: Verifying your system meets all baseline performance requirements.
   • Demo Import: Importing a collection of sample videos and pre-generated shortcode gallery templates so you don’t have to start from scratch.
   • API Integration: Providing a quick connection option for your YouTube API key to activate full external streaming capabilities.
3. Finish Setup: Once the progress bar fills up, your workspace is fully prepared.

💡 Manual Access Note: If you ever need to revisit this wizard or adjust these core components later, simply navigate to the left-hand WordPress sidebar menu and click MediaHaven Pro (or MediaHaven Lite) > Setup.

💡 If you plan on using advanced integrations—like replacing product images or adding video tabs to e-commerce stores—ensure your WooCommerce plugin is installed and running beforehand!

Prefer visual learning? Watch the video tutorial to see how it works.