{"id":2198,"date":"2021-05-20T15:54:36","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T12:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/?post_type=documentation&p=2198"},"modified":"2026-08-27T14:18:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:18:06","slug":"install-activate-blocksy-companion-pro","status":"publish","type":"documentation","link":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/general\/install-activate-blocksy-companion-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrading to Blocksy Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Blocksy Pro is delivered through the Blocksy Companion Pro<\/strong> plugin. After purchasing a Blocksy Pro plan, you can download the plugin from your CreativeThemes account, install it on your WordPress website and activate your licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downloading Blocksy Companion Pro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Log in to your CreativeThemes account<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Open the Downloads<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Download the Blocksy Companion Pro<\/strong> plugin and save the .zip<\/code> file to your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Downloading Blocksy Companion Pro from your CreativeThemes account.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Installing Blocksy Companion Pro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. From your WordPress Dashboard, navigate to Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Click Upload Plugin<\/strong> at the top of the page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Select the Blocksy Companion Pro<\/strong> .zip<\/code> file you downloaded earlier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Click Install Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Once the installation is complete, click Activate Plugin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Note<\/strong>
      Blocksy Companion Pro replaces the free Blocksy Companion plugin, so you can safely remove the free version once the Pro plugin is installed and activated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Activating Your Licence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      After activating Blocksy Companion Pro, enter the licence key available in your CreativeThemes account when prompted. Activating your licence enables automatic updates and access to the Pro features included with your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Video Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If you prefer to follow the process visually, the video below walks through installing and activating Blocksy Companion Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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