Overview
WPiko Chatbot is a powerful WordPress plugin that integrates OpenAI’s language models into your website. This guide covers the installation process for both the free version available on WordPress.org and the premium Pro version available from the WPiko website.
System Requirements
WordPress Requirements
WordPress version 6.0 or higher
PHP version 7.0 or higher
MySQL version 5.6 or higher
Installing the Free Version
Method 1: Installation via WordPress Dashboard (Recommended)
Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
Navigate to Plugins > Add New
In the search box, type “WPiko Chatbot”
Look for the plugin with the WPiko Chatbot icon and click “Install Now”
After installation completes, click “Activate” to enable the plugin
Navigate to the newly created WPiko Chatbot menu in your dashboard to begin configuration
Method 2: Manual Installation
Download the plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org
Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
Navigate to Plugins > Add New
Click the “Upload Plugin” button at the top of the page
Click “Choose File” and select the downloaded ZIP file
Click “Install Now”
After installation completes, click “Activate” to enable the plugin
Navigate to the newly created WPiko Chatbot menu in your dashboard to begin configuration
Method 3: FTP Installation
Download the plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org
Extract the ZIP file to your computer
Using an FTP client, upload the extracted wpiko-chatbot folder to your WordPress site’s /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
Find “WPiko Chatbot” in the list and click “Activate”
Navigate to the newly created WPiko Chatbot menu in your dashboard to begin configuration
Installing the Pro Version
Prerequisites
The free version of WPiko Chatbot must be installed and activated first
A valid license key purchased from WPiko.com
Installation Steps
Download the WPiko Chatbot Pro ZIP file from your account on WPiko.com or from the purchase confirmation email
Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
Navigate to Plugins > Add New
Click the “Upload Plugin” button at the top of the page
Click “Choose File” and select the downloaded WPiko Chatbot Pro ZIP file
Click “Install Now”
After installation completes, click “Activate” to enable the plugin
Navigate to WPiko Chatbot > License to activate your license key
License Activation
Navigate to WPiko Chatbot > License in your WordPress dashboard
Enter your license key in the provided field
Click “Activate License”
If successful, you’ll see a confirmation message and your license status will show as “Active”
Upgrading
Upgrading the Free Version
Back up your WordPress site before upgrading
When a new version is available, you’ll see an update notification in your WordPress dashboard
Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
Find “WPiko Chatbot” and click “Update Now”
The plugin will automatically update while preserving your settings
Upgrading the Pro Version
Back up your WordPress site before upgrading
The Pro version includes automatic updates via the GitHub integration
When a new version is available, you’ll see an update notification in your WordPress dashboard
Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
Find “WPiko Chatbot Pro” and click “Update Now”
The plugin will automatically update while preserving your settings
Best Practices
Security Considerations
Keep both the free and Pro versions updated to the latest version
Use a strong and unique password for your WordPress admin account
Only download the Pro version from the official WPiko website
Performance Optimization
Configure caching plugins to exclude the chatbot interface
If using a CDN, ensure dynamic content handling is properly configured
Monitor your OpenAI API usage to manage costs effectively
