# Quickstart

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### Introduction

Snippet Shortcodes consists of two plugins: the Core plugin and the [Premium plugin](https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/getting-started/what-is-the-premium-plugin). The Core plugin is essential and must be installed on your WordPress site. If you wish to access Premium features, then you’ll also need to install the Premium plugin.

### Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure your hosting environment meets the [minimum requirements specified by WordPress](https://wordpress.org/about/requirements/). Please note that Snippet Shortcodes may not function properly on older WordPress versions or on incompatible hosting configurations.

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### Installing the Core plugin

* *Install the Snippet Shortcodes plugin:*\
  In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to **Plugins > Add New**, search for **“Snippet Shortcodes,”** and click **Install Now**.
* *Activate the plugin***:**\
  Once installed, click **Activate** to enable it on your site.
* *Create your first shortcode:*\
  In the WordPress dashboard, go to **Snippet Shortcodes > Your Snippet Shortcodes**, then click **Add a New Shortcode Snippet** and follow the on-screen prompts.
* *Explore ready-made shortcodes:*\
  Take a moment to browse the free, prebuilt shortcodes — they can be a handy addition to your site.

### Installing the Premium plugin

* *Install the Snippet Shortcodes – Premium plugin:*\
  Download the plugin ZIP file from <https://snippetshortcodes.yeken.uk/download/>.
* *Upload and install the plugin:*\
  In your WordPress dashboard, go to **Plugins > Add New**, click **Upload Plugin**, select the downloaded ZIP file, and click **Install Now**.
* *Activate the plugin:*\
  Once installation is complete, click **Activate**.
* *Purchase and apply your Premium license:*\
  In the dashboard, go to **Snippet Shortcodes > Upgrade to Premium** to purchase and apply your license.
* *Enjoy Premium features:*\
  With your license activated, you now have access to all additional Premium features, including [ready-made shortcodes](https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/ready-made/premium),[ auto-insert into Header and Footer](https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/interactive-blocks/auto-insert-into-header-footer), [Device Type limiting](https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/interactive-blocks/limit-to-device-types), etc.


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