> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.alttextlab.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Install the AltTextLab plugin and connect your API key.

## Install from WordPress dashboard

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find the plugin">
    In your WordPress admin, go to **Plugins → Add Plugin** and search for **AltTextLab**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alttextlab/JUO03oSYIhNOYrbm/assets/doc-wp-install-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=JUO03oSYIhNOYrbm&q=85&s=0bcdd0f39564b0372090439c632bebb5" alt="WordPress plugins page with search bar" width="1298" height="655" data-path="assets/doc-wp-install-1.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install and activate">
    Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alttextlab/JUO03oSYIhNOYrbm/assets/doc-wp-install-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=JUO03oSYIhNOYrbm&q=85&s=3811e90986e43f2458b46301d368cbe4" alt="WordPress plugin installation page" width="1298" height="655" data-path="assets/doc-wp-install-2.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your API key">
    In the WordPress admin sidebar, go to **AltTextLab → Account Settings**. Paste your API key into the corresponding field and click **Save**.

    You can find your API key in the [AltTextLab dashboard](https://app.alttextlab.com/settings/api-keys). See [API key](/api/api-key) for instructions on creating and managing keys.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alttextlab/JUO03oSYIhNOYrbm/assets/doc-wp-install-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=JUO03oSYIhNOYrbm&q=85&s=476ef199d964d39d812b065a34f5a89f" alt="WordPress plugins page with search bar" width="1298" height="655" data-path="assets/doc-wp-install-3.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure language, writing style, and more">
    Before generating alt text, configure your preferred language, writing style, and other options in [Settings](/integrations/wordpress/settings).
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  The plugin fetches images by URL, so your site needs to be publicly accessible. If your site is local, password-protected, or behind a firewall, disable **This site is reachable over the public internet** in **AltTextLab → Settings** — the plugin will upload image files directly instead.
</Warning>

## Manual installation

If you prefer to upload the plugin file directly:

1. Download the `.zip` file from [wordpress.org/plugins/alttextlab](https://wordpress.org/plugins/alttextlab)
2. In WordPress admin, go to **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**
3. Select the `.zip` file and click **Install Now**
4. Activate the plugin, then follow steps 3–4 above to add your API key