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 and setting up AN Self Catering

Theme & Elementor / AN Self Catering Theme

Current setup steps for the Elementor-based AN Self Catering theme.

AN Self Catering is an Elementor-focused WordPress theme for accommodation websites.

Recommended setup order:

1. Install Elementor.
2. Install Accommodation Booking Manager Free/Core.
3. Upload and activate the AN Self Catering theme ZIP.
4. Open the theme setup page.
5. Create the starter pages.
6. Edit generated pages with Elementor.
7. Replace placeholder images with real accommodation images.
8. Connect listing, detail and quote pages to Accommodation Booking Manager shortcodes/widgets.

The theme should use Elementor containers rather than old columns where possible.