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Installation

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Purpose

This article explains how to install CMSSPM and get it ready for its first use. The goal is to help you get the plugin added to WordPress, activated, and ready for your first scan without going deep into configuration details.

Where to find it

CMSSPM will eventually have its own project page on WordPress.org, but that page is not live yet. For now, the easiest way to find it is to search for “cmsspm” once the public listing is available.

If you are installing from a direct package, internal distribution, or development copy, use the plugin file or folder provided to you and install it through your normal WordPress plugin workflow.

Installation methods

You can install CMSSPM using the standard WordPress plugin process.

Install from WordPress admin

If the plugin is publicly available in the WordPress plugin directory:

  1. Sign in to wp-admin as an administrator.
  2. Go to Plugins > Add New.
  3. Search for cmsspm.
  4. Select the plugin and click Install Now.
  5. Click Activate after installation finishes.

Install from uploaded ZIP

If you were given a ZIP package directly:

  1. Sign in to wp-admin as an administrator.
  2. Go to Plugins > Add New Plugin > Upload Plugin.
  3. Choose the CMSSPM ZIP file.
  4. Click Install Now.
  5. Click Activate Plugin after the upload completes.

Install manually by file copy

If you are working from a local or development copy:

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
  2. Go to Plugins in wp-admin.
  3. Find CMSSPM in the installed plugins list.
  4. Click Activate.

What happens after activation

After activation, CMSSPM adds its Posture Management menu to wp-admin. This is where you will access:

  • the Overview Dashboard,
  • category pages such as Core Security, Account Security, Browser Security, Email Security, File Security, and Settings,
  • future scan and reporting functions as they are added or expanded.

At this point, the plugin is installed, but you may still need to review settings and run your first scan before the dashboard shows useful results.

Recommended next steps

After installation:

  • Open the Posture Management menu.
  • Confirm the plugin loads without errors.
  • Review any initial settings or prompts.
  • Run your first scan from the Overview Dashboard.
  • Use the scan results as your starting security posture baseline.

The Installation article is only meant to help you get the plugin in place. The Your First Scan and Overview Dashboard articles explain what to do next.

Notes and scope

Installation only adds and activates the plugin. It does not automatically mean every control is enabled or every scanner is fully configured.

Some features may depend on your current WordPress environment, hosting setup, DNS configuration, TLS setup, or other plugins already in use. As CMSSPM continues to develop, the installation process and public distribution details may change, including the future WordPress.org project page.

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