This guide will walk you through installing and setting up Task Manager Pro on your WordPress site.

📋 Prerequisites

System Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended	Optimal
WordPress	5.0+	6.0+	Latest
PHP	7.4	8.1	8.2+
MySQL	5.6	8.0	8.0+
Memory Limit	128MB	256MB	512MB

Required PHP Extensions

Required Extensions: mysqli, curl, json, mbstring, openssl, zip, gd, xml

🚀 Installation Methods

Method 1: WordPress Admin Upload (Recommended)

Step 1: Download the Plugin

Download task-manager-pro.zip from your purchase and extract the archive to get the plugin files.

Step 2: Upload via WordPress Admin

Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
Navigate to Plugins → Add New
Click Upload Plugin
Choose the task-manager-pro.zip file
Click Install Now

Step 3: Activate the Plugin

After installation, click Activate Plugin. You'll see a success message.

Method 2: FTP Upload

Step 1: Extract Plugin Files

Extract task-manager-pro.zip to get a folder named task-manager-pro.

Step 2: Upload via FTP

Connect to your server via FTP
Navigate to /wp-content/plugins/
Upload the task-manager-pro folder

Step 3: Activate in WordPress

Go to Plugins in WordPress admin
Find "Task Manager Pro" in the list
Click Activate

Method 3: WP-CLI (Advanced)

WP-CLI Commands

# Download and install wp plugin install /path/to/task-manager-pro.zip --activate

Or install from directory

wp plugin install /path/to/task-manager-pro --activate

⚙️ Initial Setup

1. Plugin Activation

After activation, you'll see:

✅ New menu items in WordPress admin
✅ Database tables created automatically
✅ Default settings applied

2. Database Setup

The plugin automatically creates these tables:

Core Tables

wp_tmp_projects - Project data
wp_tmp_tasks - Task information
wp_tmp_task_users - Task assignments
wp_tmp_project_users - Project memberships
wp_tmp_user_activity - Activity tracking

3. Default Data

The plugin creates default:

✅ Task statuses (To Do, In Progress, Completed)
✅ Task priorities (Low, Medium, High, Critical)
✅ User groups and permissions
✅ Sample workflows

🔧 Configuration

1. Access Plugin Settings

Navigate to the plugin menus in your WordPress admin menu:

Tasks - Dashboard, Boards, All Tasks, Task Status, Priorities, Labels
Projects - All Projects, Add New Project, Categories, Status
Team - Members, Groups, Permissions, Invitations
Support - All Tickets, Add New Ticket, Ticket Types
Tools & Utilities - Performance, License, Workflows, Database Fix, Shortcode Reference

2. User Permissions

Set up user roles and permissions:

Configure Permissions

Go to Team → Members
Configure user groups
Set project and task access levels
Assign users to groups

3. Project Setup

Create your first project:

Create First Project

Go to Projects → Add New Project
Fill in project details
Add team members

🎯 Quick Start Checklist

Task	Status
Plugin installed and activated	☐
Database tables created	☐
User permissions configured	☐
First project created	☐
Team members added	☐
First task created	☐
Shortcodes tested (optional)	☐

🔍 Verification

Check Installation

1. Plugin Status

Go to Plugins page
Verify "Task Manager Pro" is active
Check for any error messages

2. Menu Items

Look for "Task Manager" in admin menu
Verify all submenu items are visible
Check user permissions

3. Database Tables

Use phpMyAdmin or similar tool
Verify wp_tmp_* tables exist
Check table structure

Test Basic Functionality

1. Create a Test Project

Go to Projects → Add New Project
Create a new project
Verify project appears in list

2. Create a Test Task

Go to Tasks → All Tasks
Create a new task
Assign to a user
Verify task appears in list

3. Test User Access

Log in as different user
Verify appropriate access levels
Test task assignment

🚨 Troubleshooting Installation

Common Issues

Plugin won't activate:

Check PHP version compatibility
Verify file permissions
Check for plugin conflicts
Review error logs

Database errors:

Ensure MySQL version compatibility
Check database user permissions
Verify table creation
Run database repair if needed

Permission errors:

Check file/folder permissions (755/644)
Verify WordPress can write to directories
Check PHP memory limit
Review server error logs

Error Messages

"Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error"

Check PHP error logs
Verify plugin file integrity
Test with default theme
Disable other plugins temporarily

"Database connection failed"

Check database credentials
Verify database server status
Test database connectivity
Review wp-config.php settings

📞 Getting Help

If you encounter issues during installation:

1. Check Documentation

Review this installation guide
Check troubleshooting section
Look for similar issues

2. Enable Debug Mode

// In wp-config.php define('WP_DEBUG', true); define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true);

3. Check Documentation

Review the troubleshooting guide
Check the FAQ section
Look for similar issues
Review error logs

🎉 Next Steps

After successful installation:

📖 Quick Start

Read the Quick Start Guide to get up and running quickly.

Quick Start →

👥 User Management

Set up users and permissions for your team.

Manage Users →

📁 First Project

Create your first project and start managing tasks.

Create Project →

🔧 Shortcodes

Explore shortcodes to embed functionality anywhere.

Use Shortcodes →

🎉 Installation Complete! You're ready to start managing projects and tasks with Task Manager Pro!

Installation Guide