Installing Heroic Knowledge Base

Installing Heroic Knowledge Base is straightforward and can be completed in just a few minutes. This guide will walk you through the installation process step by step.

Installation Methods

There are two primary methods for installing Heroic Knowledge Base:

Method 1: WordPress Admin Dashboard

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
  2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New
  3. Click Upload Plugin
  4. Select the Heroic Knowledge Base ZIP file
  5. Click Install Now
  6. Activate the plugin after installation

Method 2: FTP Upload

For manual installation via FTP:

  1. Extract the plugin ZIP file
  2. Upload the ht-knowledge-base folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  3. Go to Plugins in your WordPress admin
  4. Find Heroic Knowledge Base and click Activate

Initial Setup

After activation, Heroic Knowledge Base will guide you through the setup process with a helpful setup assistant. The setup wizard helps you:

  • Configure basic settings
  • Choose a knowledge base page
  • Install sample content (optional)
  • Set up categories and structure

Pro Tip
Use the sample content option during setup to see how Heroic Knowledge Base works. You can always remove it later and replace it with your own content.

System Requirements

Before installing, ensure your WordPress site meets these requirements:

RequirementMinimumRecommended
WordPress Version5.06.0+
PHP Version7.48.0+
MySQL Version5.68.0+
Memory Limit128MB256MB+

Post-Installation Checklist

After installation, complete these steps:

  • Run the setup assistant
  • Create your first knowledge base page
  • Set up initial categories
  • Configure search settings
  • Review and adjust display options
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