--- title: Step 2 - Install and Activate the Plugin description: 1. The easiest way to download and install the flexmls IDX plugin is through the Wordpress Dashboard. Menu > Plugins > Add New. Search for Flexmls and click Install Now 2. 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[Flexmls® IDX WordPress Plugin](https://go.wearefbs.com/idx-help-center/flexmls-idx-wordpress-plugin?hsLang=en) 3. [Getting Started](https://go.wearefbs.com/idx-help-center/flexmls-idx-wordpress-plugin?hsLang=en#getting-started) # Step 2 - Install and Activate the Plugin 1. The easiest way to download and install the flexmls IDX plugin is through the Wordpress Dashboard. **Menu \> Plugins \> Add Plugin.** Search for Flexmls and click **Install Now ![](https://go.wearefbs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-22-2025-02-25-13-6092-PM.png?width=400&height=121&name=image-png-Jan-22-2025-02-25-13-6092-PM.png)** 2. **After you have installed the plugin click Activate ![](https://go.wearefbs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-22-2025-02-25-44-3503-PM.png?width=400&height=121&name=image-png-Jan-22-2025-02-25-44-3503-PM.png)** **Some hosted services may not allow you to install plugins, and so you’ll have to contact your hosting service to have them install it for you. 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