> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wplake.gitbook.io/advanced-views/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wplake.gitbook.io/advanced-views/getting-started/installation.md).

# Advanced Views installation

## 1. Installation of Advanced Views Lite

The Advanced Views plugin can be installed and used free of charge from the WordPress.org or WordPress.com Plugin directory.

From your WordPress dashboard:

1. **Visit** the Plugins list, click **Add New Plugin**.
2. Search for **Advanced Views**.
3. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate** Advanced Views.
4. Visit the new **Advanced Views** menu item to [create your first *Layout*](/advanced-views/getting-started/first-layout.md).

## 2. Installation of Advanced Views Pro

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Looking for [how to purchase a Pro license](/advanced-views/getting-started/installation/pro-version/lite-to-pro-upgrade.md)?
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Once you've purchased a license, you can complete the install or upgrade process by following the steps below.

1. Visit the Plugins list, click **Add New Plugin**, then click **Upload Plugin.**
2. Click on **Choose File** and locate the downloaded Advanced Views Pro package, then click **Open**.
3. Click on **Install Now** and wait for the package to upload and install, then click **Activate Plugin**.

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After getting Pro active, you can safely delete Advanced Views Lite from the Plugins list. \
(Don’t worry, deleting the Lite plugin won’t delete your data.)

In the Plugins list for Advanced Views Pro, click **Activate your Pro license.** Or from the **Advanced Views** menu, click "License" or "Unlicensed" in the top tab.

Copy and paste your License Key, then click **Update**.

Once your license is activated on the domain, you'll see the "Licensed" green label.

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Enjoy all the features and settings Advanced Views Pro has to offer with automatic updates.\
Customers with an active Pro license have priority support via our [support form](https://advanced-views.com/support/).
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