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Install AdminLocks in 30 seconds

Two paths, same result. Pick the method that works for you and go from zero to fully configured in under a minute.

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Choose your method

Two ways to install

Both methods take under a minute. The WordPress.org route is one-click; manual upload gives you full control.

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1
Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress admin dashboard.
2
Search for AdminLocks in the plugin search bar.
3
Click Install Now, wait a moment, then click Activate.
4
Follow the first-run wizard to configure policies and logging.
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Manual Upload
1
Download the adminlocks.zip file using the button below.
2
In WordPress, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
3
Choose the .zip file, then click Install Now.
4
Activate the plugin and follow the first-run wizard to finish setup.
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Requirements

System requirements

AdminLocks is lightweight and runs on any modern WordPress host. Here is what you need.

WordPress
6.0 or higher
PHP
7.4+ (8.0+ recommended)
Database
MySQL 5.7+ / MariaDB 10.3+
PHP Memory
64 MB minimum
HTTPS
Recommended for all sites
Setup wizard

Guided first-run configuration

Four steps from install to fully configured. No docs required — the wizard handles everything.

AdminLocks — Setup Wizard
Welcome
2
Policies
3
Audit Log
4
Cloud
Choose a policy template
Pick a starting point. You can customize every rule later.
Strict
Balanced
Permissive
Cloud connection

Connect to AdminLocks Cloud

After Lite is installed, connect to Cloud for portfolio-wide dashboards, remote policy push, and team collaboration.

Step 1
Create a Cloud account
Join the Cloud waitlist at adminlocks.com/pricing. We'll notify you when Cloud launches.
Step 2
Copy your API key
Grab your site API key from the Cloud dashboard. It is a single string you paste once.
Step 3
Paste in the plugin
Go to AdminLocks → Cloud in WordPress, paste the key, and click Connect. Done.
FAQ

Common questions

Yes. AdminLocks Lite is free forever with no trial period, no nag screens, and no feature gates that cripple the experience. You get policy controls, audit logging, admin declutter, and client mode at zero cost. Cloud features and multi-site management are available on paid plans if you need them later.
No. AdminLocks runs exclusively in the WordPress admin area. It loads zero JavaScript, CSS, or PHP on the front-end of your site. Audit log writes use background processing and add less than 5ms per admin action. Your visitors will never notice it.
AdminLocks uses standard WordPress hooks and capabilities. It is compatible with all major themes, page builders (Elementor, Beaver Builder, Bricks, Divi), WooCommerce, and popular security plugins. If you encounter a conflict, our support team will resolve it within 24 hours.
AdminLocks Cloud is coming soon. After it launches, go to AdminLocks → Cloud in your WordPress admin, create a Cloud account, copy your site API key, and paste it into the plugin. The connection is established in a single click. Cloud is optional and not required for Lite functionality.
Yes. AdminLocks includes a clean uninstall option. Go to AdminLocks → Settings → Uninstall, toggle "Remove all data on uninstall," then deactivate and delete the plugin normally. All database tables, options, and transients are removed. No orphaned data is left behind.
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