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Installing the Nimbica WordPress Plugin

Learn all the ways to install the Nimbica plugin and how to authenticate using your API key or nimbica.com email/password login.

πŸ“‹This is an interactive step-by-step HowTo guide with 3 verified installation steps.

Two Ways to Install the Plugin

Method 1 β€” WordPress Plugin Directory (Easiest)

In your WordPress Admin, go to Plugins βž” Add New and search for "Nimbica". Click "Install Now" then "Activate". This always installs the latest stable version automatically.

Method 2 β€” Download from Your Nimbica Dashboard

After creating your account and clicking "Connect Website", your Nimbica dashboard shows a direct plugin download link. Download the zip, then go to WP-Admin βž” Plugins βž” Add New βž” Upload Plugin, upload the zip, and activate.

Two Ways to Connect the Plugin to Your Account

  • API Key: Copy your site's API key from the "Connect Website" screen in your Nimbica dashboard. Paste it into the plugin's API Key field and click "Save & Connect".
  • Email & Password: Click "Login with your Nimbica account" in the plugin settings and enter the same email and password you use at nimbica.com. No API key needed.

Auto-Deploy on Content Save

When enabled, Nimbica listens to WordPress publishing events. When an author publishes or updates content, Nimbica automatically re-optimizes and re-deploys only the affected pages β€” no manual builds needed.

Plugin Settings Overview

  • Auto-Deploy on Save: Triggers an incremental edge update on post publish or update.
  • Media Acceleration: Converts images to WebP/AVIF and generates responsive srcsets automatically.
  • Dynamic Path Exclusions: Ensures /wp-json/*, /cart, and /checkout always route dynamically.

πŸ“‹ Verified Execution Steps (3 Total Steps)

11. Install via WordPress Directory or Zip

Either search "Nimbica" in WP-Admin βž” Plugins βž” Add New and install directly, or upload the plugin zip downloaded from your Nimbica dashboard.

22. Activate the Plugin

After installation, click "Activate Plugin". You will be taken to the Nimbica setup screen.

33. Connect Using API Key or Email Login

Paste your API key from the Nimbica dashboard, or click "Login with Email" and enter your nimbica.com credentials to connect instantly.

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Last updated on 2026-09-07