## **🔍 Overview**

Search Atlas allows you to publish and sync content directly to your WordPress website using an official plugin. The plugin is **not listed in the public WordPress plugin directory**, so it must be installed manually. This article walks you through the correct installation and setup process.

## **📦 Step 1: Download the Plugin**

The Search Atlas WordPress sync plugin is provided directly through the platform — you will not find it by searching the WordPress plugin marketplace.

1. Log in to your **Search Atlas** account.
2. Navigate to **Content** in the left sidebar.
3. Open any content tool, such as **SEO Content Assistant** or **AI Content Templates**.
4. Look for the **WordPress integration** or **Publish to WordPress** option within the content editor.
5. Follow the on-screen prompt to **download the plugin file** (a `.zip` file) to your computer.

## **⚙️ Step 2: Install the Plugin in WordPress**

Once you have the plugin file, install it directly through your WordPress admin dashboard.

1. Log in to your **WordPress admin panel** (e.g., `yoursite.com/wp-admin`).
2. Go to **Plugins → Add New** in the left menu.
3. Click **Upload Plugin** at the top of the page.
4. Click **Choose File**, select the `.zip` file you downloaded, and click **Install Now**.
5. Once installation is complete, click **Activate Plugin**.

## **🔗 Step 3: Connect WordPress to Search Atlas**

After activating the plugin, you need to link your WordPress site to your Search Atlas account.

1. In your WordPress dashboard, locate the newly installed **Search Atlas** plugin in the left menu.
2. Open the plugin settings and copy your **API key or connection token**.
3. Return to **Search Atlas** and paste the key into the CMS Connectors settings (Avatar → Settings → CMS Connectors) when prompted.
4. Save your settings. Your site should now show as **connected** in Search Atlas.

## **🚀 Step 4: Sync Content from Search Atlas**

With the plugin connected, you can publish or sync content directly from Search Atlas to WordPress.

1. Open a piece of content inside any **Content** tool (e.g., SEO Content Assistant or AI Content Templates).
2. Click the **Publish** or **Sync to WordPress** button within the editor.
3. Select your connected WordPress site from the dropdown.
4. Choose whether to save as a **draft** or **publish immediately**, then confirm.

## **🛠️ Troubleshooting Common Issues**

- **Plugin not found in WordPress marketplace:** This is expected. The plugin must be downloaded from inside Search Atlas and installed manually as described above.
- **Sync fails after installation:** Double-check that the plugin is **activated** in WordPress and that your API key is entered correctly in the plugin settings.
- **Connection shows as disconnected:** Try deactivating and reactivating the plugin, then re-enter your credentials.
- **WordPress version compatibility:** Ensure your WordPress installation is up to date (version 5.0 or higher is recommended).

## **💡 Tips**

- You can connect **multiple WordPress sites** to one Search Atlas account — repeat Steps 1–3 for each site.
- Always download the latest version of the plugin from inside Search Atlas to ensure compatibility.

## **🙋 Need More Help?**

If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type **human teammate** to be connected with a member of our team.