Setup guides

Accommodation Manager Documentation

Install the Free/Core plugin, add the free Pro Add-on, activate licenses and unlock paid modules safely.

Installing Free/Core

Install and activate the Free/Core plugin first.

Installing the Pro Add-on

Install the free Pro Add-on second.

Activating a license

Buy or assign a paid add-on license, then activate the key.

Unlocking modules

Open Premium Modules inside the Pro Add-on to see active and locked modules.

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Installing the plugin

Getting Started / Accommodation Booking Manager Free

How to install and activate Accommodation Booking Manager on a WordPress website.

To install Accommodation Booking Manager:

1. Log in to your WordPress admin area.
2. Go to Plugins > Add New.
3. Click Upload Plugin.
4. Choose the Accommodation Booking Manager ZIP file.
5. Click Install Now.
6. Click Activate Plugin.

After activation, look for the Accommodation Manager menu in the WordPress admin sidebar.

The plugin creates its core database tables automatically on activation. If you see a setup warning, open Accommodation Manager > Settings and run the database setup/repair tool.

WooCommerce is not required for the free version. Elementor is also optional. If Elementor is active, extra widgets become available, but the shortcodes work without Elementor.