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# Using the WP Toolkit in Plesk

> Discover how to use the WP Toolkit in Plesk with a concise video and step-by-step guide for success.

This article provides an overview on how to use the WP Toolkit in Plesk. The WP Toolkit enables you to easily install, configure, and manage multiple WordPress installations from one convenient interface.

<Note>
  Plesk is no longer included with new hosting.com plans, but it is still available on legacy Managed WordPress accounts. You can install Plesk manually on unmanaged VPS and Dedicated servers.
</Note>

## Using the WP Toolkit

### Quick access

To quickly access frequently-used WP Toolkit features, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Plesk.
   > 📘 Note
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   > If you do not know how to log in to your Plesk account, please see [this article](/docs/logging-in-and-out-of-plesk).

2. In the left sidebar, click **Websites & Domains**:\
   ![Plesk - Sidebar - Websites and Domains](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-plesk-sidebar-websites-and-domains.png)

3. Scroll to the management area for the domain where WordPress is installed.

4. Click any of the following options in the toolbar:\
   ![WordPress Toolkit toolbar](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-managedwp-toolkit-loginbutton.png)

   * To log in to WordPress, click **Log In**.

   * To run a security check on the WordPress installation, click **Check Security**.

   * To manage plugins for the WordPress installation, click **Plugins**.

   * To manage themes for the WordPress installation, click **Themes**.

   * To clone the WordPress installation, click **Clone**.

   * To synchronize a WordPress instance with another instance, click **Sync**.

### Complete access

To access the complete WP Toolkit, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Plesk.
   > 📘 Note
   >
   > If you do not know how to log in to your Plesk account, please see [this article](/docs/logging-in-and-out-of-plesk).

2. In the left sidebar, click **WordPress**. The WP Toolkit page appears.

3. On the **Instances** tab you can manage your WordPress installations:

   * To install a new instance of WordPress, click **Install**, and then click **Install (Quick)** or click **Install (Custom)**.

   * To locate all WordPress instances on your account, click **Scan**.

   * To check for WordPress updates, click **Updates**.

   * To manage security for your WordPress instances, click **Security**.

   * There are many additional options for each WordPress instance listed.

4. On the **Plugins** tab you can manage WordPress plugins:

   * To install a plugin, click **Install**.

   * To upload a plugin, click **Upload plugin**.

   * To activate a plugin, click **Activate**.

   * To deactivate a plugin, click **Deactivate**.

   * To uninstall a plugin, click **Uninstall**.

   * To update a plugin, click **Update**.

5. On the **Themes** tab you can manage WordPress themes:

   * To install a theme, click **Install**.

   * To upload a theme, click **Upload theme**.

   * To uninstall a theme, click **Uninstall**.

   * To update a theme, click **Update**.

## More information

For more information about Plesk, please visit [https://www.plesk.com](https://www.plesk.com).