Activate WP Ghost on a New Website | License Guide

You can install and activate WP Ghost Premium on any website within your license limit. Each license plan includes a set number of website slots. To activate on a new site, download the plugin from your WP Ghost Dashboard, install it on the WordPress site, and enter your Activation Token. If you’ve reached your website limit, you can free up a slot by removing an existing site from your account and then activating on the new one.

Activate WP Ghost on a New Website

1. Log in to your WP Ghost Dashboard.
2. Go to Orders / Licenses and download the plugin ZIP file.
3. Copy the Activation Token from the same page.
4. Install the plugin on your WordPress site (Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin).
5. After activation, paste the Activation Token into the WP Ghost activation prompt.
6. Click Activate.

The website automatically appears in your Connected Sites list in the WP Ghost Dashboard.

Move a License to a Different Website

If you’ve reached your website limit and need to activate on a new site, first remove an existing site from your account:

1. Go to Connected Sites in your WP Ghost Dashboard.
2. Click Delete next to the website you want to remove.
3. The license slot is freed. Follow the activation steps above to connect the new website.

Deleting a website resets its paths. When you remove a website from your account, the custom paths on that site revert to WordPress defaults. If you later want to use WP Ghost on that site again, you’ll need to reactivate with a valid token and reconfigure the paths.

Delete vs Block. Deleting removes the website entirely from your account and frees the license slot. If you only want to temporarily revoke access without freeing the slot, use the Block Website option instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many websites can I activate?

The number of websites depends on your license plan. Check your Orders / Licenses page to see how many website slots your plan includes and how many are currently in use.

Can I use the same Activation Token on multiple sites?

Yes. Your Activation Token works on all sites within your license limit. You don’t need a separate token per site. The token connects each site to your account.

Does a staging site count as a website slot?

Yes. Any domain connected with the Activation Token uses one website slot, including staging and development sites. If you need to test on staging without using a slot, consider using the free version of WP Ghost for staging environments.

What happens if my subscription expires?

The plugin continues working on all connected sites at the last installed version. You lose access to future updates and priority support, but your security settings and custom paths remain active. See Cancel Your Subscription for full details.

Does WP Ghost modify WordPress core files?

No. WP Ghost uses rewrite rules and WordPress hooks for all security features. No core files are modified during installation, activation, or operation.

Related Tutorials

Installation and license management:

• Install WP Ghost Premium – Detailed installation guide.
• Disconnect a Website – Block a site without deleting it.
• Cancel Your Subscription – What happens after cancellation.
• Categorize Websites with Tags – Organize connected sites.
• Backup and Restore Settings – Copy settings from one site to another.