To activate Rank Math SEO Pro with an original license key and enable auto-updates, follow these steps:
1. Purchase Rank Math SEO Pro:
- Go to the official Rank Math website and purchase the Pro version of the plugin.
- After purchase, you will receive an email with the license key. This key is necessary for activating the plugin and accessing updates.
2. Install Rank Math SEO Plugin:
- If you haven’t already, install the free version of Rank Math SEO plugin from the WordPress repository.
- Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add New, and search for "Rank Math."
- Install and activate the free version first.
3. Upgrade to Rank Math Pro:
- Once you have installed the free version of Rank Math, you need to upgrade it to the Pro version.
- Download the Rank Math Pro plugin from your Rank Math account (the link is typically sent to your email after purchase).
- After downloading, go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Upload the Rank Math Pro zip file and click Install Now. Once installed, click Activate.
4. Enter Your License Key:
- Once the Pro version is activated, go to Rank Math > Dashboard in your WordPress dashboard.
- You’ll see an option to Enter License Key at the top of the Rank Math dashboard.
- Paste the license key you received after purchase in the provided field.
- Click Activate License.
5. Enable Auto-Updates:
- After activation, Rank Math should automatically enable auto-updates for the Pro version.
- To ensure auto-updates are working, go to Rank Math > Dashboard and scroll down to find the Auto Updates section.
- Ensure the Enable Auto Updates option is switched on.
6. Check for Updates:
- To confirm everything is working correctly, you can check for updates by going to the Plugins section in WordPress. If everything is set up correctly, Rank Math will show a notification when a new update is available for the Pro version.
7. Verify License Activation:
- To confirm that your Rank Math Pro license is activated, you can visit Rank Math > Dashboard. It should display the status of your license and indicate that auto-updates are enabled.
Important Notes:
- Ensure that you only use the original license key that was provided by Rank Math upon purchase to avoid issues with updates and functionality.
- You need to have an active internet connection for the plugin to connect to Rank Math's server and activate the license.
- Rank Math's Pro version comes with support and extra features, such as advanced schema support, local SEO, WooCommerce SEO, etc.
