---
title: How To Install And Activate SchedulePress Pro?
description: Unlock all advanced features of SchedulePress Pro. Follow this guide to install and activate SchedulePress Pro on your WordPress website.
url: "https://wpdeveloper.com/docs/how-to-install-activate-wp-scheduled-posts-pro/"
updated: "2023-08-28"
category: SchedulePress
tags:
  - WP Scheduled Post install and activation
  - WP Scheduled Post Pro activation
  - WP Scheduled Post Pro how to
  - WP Scheduled Post Pro install
---

# How To Install And Activate SchedulePress Pro?

If you want to boost your content planning strategy, you can [**purchase SchedulePress Pro**](https://wpdeveloper.com/docs/wp-scheduled-posts/how-to-purchase-wp-scheduled-posts-pro/) and unlock all advanced features. After purchasing the premium version, you have to **install and activate SchedulePress Pro** on your WordPress website.

**Note:** You must have the [**free version of SchedulePress**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-scheduled-posts/) installed and activated before you use SchedulePress Pro. Check our guide on [**how to install and activate SchedulePress**](https://wpdeveloper.com/docs/install-wp-scheduled-posts/) free plugin.

## **How To Install And Activate SchedulePress PRO?**

Follow the guidelines below to install and activate [**SchedulePress PRO**](https://wpdeveloper.com/plugins/wp-scheduled-posts/).

### **Step 1: Download SchedulePress PRO Plugin File**

First download the SchedulePress PRO zip file from the **‘Downloads’**tab in your [**WPDeveloper account**](https://store.wpdeveloper.com/account/). Your downloadable file should look like **‘wp-scheduled-posts-pro.x.x.x.zip’** as shown below. **Do not unzip the plugin file** after downloading it.

### **Step 2: Upload SchedulePress PRO Plugin **

After downloading the plugin zip file for SchedulePress PRO, you have to upload it to your WordPress website by going to **Plugins → Add New**. Next, click on the **‘Upload Plugin’** button. Again, **do not unzip the plugin**; you have to upload the plugin in zip file format. 

Once the plugin has been uploaded, click on the **‘Install Now**’ button to start installing SchedulePress PRO on your website.

![install and activate SchedulePress Pro](https://assets.wpdeveloper.com/2023/08/image-33.png)

### **Step 3: Activate Your License Key For SchedulePress PRO**

Now you simply have to activate SchedulePress PRO with your license key. You can get your license key from your WPDeveloper account by going to the **‘My Products’** tab as shown below.

![install and activate SchedulePress Pro](https://assets.wpdeveloper.com/2023/08/image-34.png)

Copy the license key and then return to your WordPress dashboard. Navigate to **SchedulePress**& click on it.**Now open the** **‘License’**tab. Here, you have to enter your license key for SchedulePress PRO to activate it for your website.

![install and activate SchedulePress Pro](https://assets.wpdeveloper.com/2023/08/image-35.png)

This is how you can **install and activate SchedulePress PRO**. You are now ready to use and set up [**SchedulePress**](https://wpdeveloper.com/plugins/wp-scheduled-posts/) to boost your content planning strategy with advanced features.

If you face any difficulties, feel free to [**contact our** **support team**](https://wpdeveloper.com/support/) or join our [**Facebook Community**](https://www.facebook.com/groups/wpdeveloper.net/).