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# Installing BoldGrid Impression plugin for WordPress

> Learn how to install the BoldGrid Inspirations WordPress theme builder plugin with this step-by-step guide.

BoldGrid Inspirations is a responsive [WordPress](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/wordpress-hosting/managed-wordpress-hosting/) theme builder plugin for WordPress. It includes professionally designed page layouts and industry-specific starter content to help you build a WordPress site quickly.This article walks you through the steps to install the BoldGrid plugin for [WordPress](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/wordpress-hosting/managed-wordpress-hosting/).

## Installing BoldGrid Impression Plugin for WordPress

To install BoldGrid Impression Plugin, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress site with an administrator account.

2. On the **Dashboard** in the left sidebar, click **Plugins**, and then click **Add New**:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_addnew_plugin.png)

3. On the **Plugins** page, click **Add New**, and then click **Upload Plugins**:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_upload_plugin.png)

4. **Download** the free Boldgrid Inspiration plugin from [https://www.boldgrid.com/wordpress-plugins/](https://www.boldgrid.com/wordpress-plugins/) to your local drive:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_boldgrid_download_plugin.png)

5. Choose the plugin in a .zip format, and then click **Install Now**:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_choose_boldgridplugin.png)

6. Click **Activate Plugin** to activate the plugin:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_activateplugin.png)

7. Enter the **BoldGrid Connect Key**, check on **Terms of Use**, and then click **Submit**:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_boldgrid_addConnectkey.png)

<Note>
  Note: If you don't have a BoldGrid Connect Key, then click on Get a BoldGrid Connect Key. Click Select  on the Free plan to receive the free BoldGrid Connect Key, and then copy and paste the key and hit the submit button.![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_boldgrid_freeplan.png)![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_boldgrid_connectkey.png)
</Note>

8. The BoldGrid **Inspiration** menu is displayed on the **Dashboard** in the left sidebar:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_boldgrid_inspirationdashboard.png)

9. On the **BoldGrid Inspiration** page, click on the Start Over with New Inspirations to change the theme:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_boldgrid_choosetheme.png)

## More information

For more information about the BoldGrid InspirationPlugin, please visit [https://www.boldgrid.com/wordpress-plugins/](https://www.boldgrid.com/wordpress-plugins/)

## Related articles

* [Disabling and deleting WordPress themes](/docs/disabling-and-deleting-wordpress-themes)

* [Changing the WordPress theme manually](/docs/changing-the-wordpress-theme-manually)

* [Installing WordPress themes](/docs/installing-wordpress-themes)