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Installation

Requirements​

Before installing Frontend Reset Password, ensure your site meets these requirements:

  • WordPress version: 4.4 or higher
  • PHP version: 5.6 or higher (recommended: 7.4+)
  • Tested up to: WordPress 6.8

The plugin works on standard WordPress installations and multisite networks.

Installation methods​

You can install Frontend Reset Password using any of these three methods:

This is the easiest installation method and ensures you receive automatic updates.

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
  2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New
  3. In the search box, type "Frontend Reset Password"
  4. Locate the plugin by WP Enhanced in the search results
  5. Click Install Now
  6. After installation completes, click Activate

Method 2: Manual upload via WordPress admin​

Use this method if you've downloaded the plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org or another source.

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file
  2. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
  3. Navigate to Plugins > Add New
  4. Click Upload Plugin at the top of the page
  5. Click Choose File and select the downloaded ZIP file
  6. Click Install Now
  7. After installation completes, click Activate Plugin

Method 3: Manual upload via FTP​

Use this method if you prefer FTP access or need to install without admin dashboard access.

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file and extract it on your computer
  2. Connect to your server using an FTP client
  3. Navigate to your WordPress root directory
  4. Go to wp-content/plugins/
  5. Upload the extracted frontend-reset-password folder to this location
  6. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
  7. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
  8. Locate Frontend Reset Password and click Activate
note

The parent folder must be named frontend-reset-password and contain the file som-frontend-reset-password.php for WordPress to recognize the plugin.

Activation​

After activating the plugin, you'll see a new menu item under Settings > Frontend Reset Password in your WordPress admin dashboard. This is where you'll configure the plugin.

Verification checklist​

Confirm the plugin is installed correctly:

  • Plugin appears in Plugins > Installed Plugins with "Active" status
  • Settings > Frontend Reset Password menu item is visible
  • No error messages appear in the WordPress admin
  • Plugin version 1.2.4 or higher is installed

Multisite installations​

Frontend Reset Password works on WordPress multisite networks. You can:

  • Network activate: Activate for all sites in the network from Network Admin > Plugins
  • Per-site activate: Activate individually on each site from Site Admin > Plugins

Each site maintains its own plugin settings regardless of activation method.

Common installation issues​

Plugin not appearing after activation​

Cause: Browser cache or WordPress cache showing outdated admin menu.

Solution: Clear your browser cache and refresh the page. If using a caching plugin, clear the WordPress cache.

"Plugin could not be activated" error​

Cause: PHP version incompatibility or file permission issues.

Solution:

  1. Verify your PHP version meets the minimum requirement (5.6+)
  2. Check file permissions on the plugin directory (should be 755 for directories, 644 for files)
  3. Review your error logs for specific PHP errors

Upload size limit exceeded​

Cause: Server upload limit is smaller than the plugin ZIP file.

Solution: Use Method 3 (FTP upload) or ask your hosting provider to increase the upload limit temporarily.

What's next​