Installation & Setup

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To install MovieEngine WordPress plugin, follow these steps to install and configure Movie Engine on your WordPress site.

Step 1: Install the Plugin

Go to your WordPress Dashboard
Navigate to Plugins → Add New
Click Upload Plugin
Upload the Movie Engine ZIP file
Click Install Now
Click Activate

Step 2: Launch Setup Wizard

After activation, Movie Engine will automatically redirect you to the Setup Wizard.

If not, you can access it manually:

👉 Movie Engine → Setup Wizard

Install MovieEngine WordPress plugin Setup Wizard

🧙 Setup Wizard Steps

The wizard helps you configure everything in minutes.

🔴 1. Welcome

Introduction to Movie Engine
Click Next Step to continue

🔑 2. API Keys

Enter your TMDb API Key
Required for importing movies & TV series

📄 3. Pages Setup

Automatically create required pages:
- Movies page
- TV Series page
- User dashboard
Ensures your site structure is ready

🎨 4. Design Settings

Choose layout style:
- Full Width (Netflix style)
- Classic
- Modern
Set basic UI preferences

✅ 5. Finish Setup

Review your settings
Complete setup
Your OTT platform is now ready

Step 3: After Setup

Once completed:

Movies & TV Series menus will be available
You can start importing content
Your streaming platform is ready to customize

⚡ Quick Tip

You can skip the wizard, but it is highly recommended for beginners to complete setup quickly and correctly.

Install MovieEngine WordPress plugin

Install MovieEngine WordPress plugin by following the steps on this page: go to your WordPress Dashboard, navigate to Plugins, Add New, click Upload Plugin, upload the MovieEngine ZIP file, then click Install Now and Activate. After activation, MovieEngine will automatically redirect you to the Setup Wizard, or you can open Movie Engine, Setup Wizard manually.

Setup Wizard steps in order

To install MovieEngine WordPress plugin completely, complete the Setup Wizard in order. First, Welcome introduces Movie Engine and you click Next Step to continue. Second, API Keys asks for your TMDb API Key, which is required for importing movies and TV series. Third, Pages Setup automatically creates the required pages: the Movies page, the TV Series page, and the User dashboard, so your site structure is ready. Fourth, Design Settings lets you choose a layout style, Full Width (Netflix style), Classic, or Modern, and set basic UI preferences. Fifth, Finish Setup asks you to review your settings and complete setup, after which your OTT platform is ready.

After setup

Once setup is completed, Movies and TV Series menus will be available, you can start importing content, and your streaming platform is ready to customize. From there, check Requirements and TMDb API Setup to confirm your API key, review the TMDb Import Overview to understand how import works, and review Content Types Overview to understand movies, TV series, and episodes before you import a large library.

If the wizard does not open

If MovieEngine does not redirect you to the Setup Wizard after activation, open it manually from Movie Engine, Setup Wizard in WordPress. You can skip the wizard, but completing it is recommended for beginners so pages and settings are configured correctly. The wizard helps you configure everything in minutes, and it is the quickest way to make sure API keys, pages, and design settings are in place before you import content.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install MovieEngine?

Go to WordPress Dashboard, Plugins, Add New, Upload Plugin, upload the MovieEngine ZIP, then Install Now and Activate.

What is the MovieEngine Setup Wizard?

After activation, the wizard guides you through API keys, page setup, and design settings, or open Movie Engine, Setup Wizard manually.

Can I skip the Setup Wizard?

Yes, you can skip it, but completing it is recommended for beginners so pages and settings are configured correctly.

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Tip: download the MovieEngine plugin from the MovieEngine website before you start Step 1.