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Published on: 02/09/2023 | Updated on: 03/07/2023 | Reading Time: 2 minutes

Install Astra for Wordpress

Astra Dashboard Login URL

The main portal is located at https://my.getastra.com/login
If your website uses Wordpress, login to your Wordpress Admin area and locate the Astra Security link and click on it. You will be presented with a list of links to the Astra Portal without the need to enter another Username and Password.
If your website uses Opencart, login to your Wordpress Admin area and locate the Astra Security link and click on it. You will be presented with a list of links to the Astra Portal without the need to enter another Username and Password.

Astra is very well tested and is easy to install and activate on your website(s). To get started, you’ll need to purchase an Astra license. As soon as we’ve processed your order, you will be sent login details to the Astra Dashboard. Once logged in, follow the steps below. If you would like us to install the Astra plugin for you, please open a ticket for Technical Support

Install via the admin area of your website

  1. Download Astra plugin from Astra dashboard

  2. Log into your WordPress & head to plugins

  3. Click on Add New & upload the plugin you downloaded in the Step 1

  4. Now, click on Activate Plugin

  5. Now you’ll see Astra’s menu item on the left menu. Click on it

  6. On the screen that opens, click Dashboard or Threats button

You’re done! Astra is now securing your website.

Install via command line

If you need any assistance, please submit a ticket for Technical Support