Installation

Ready to arm your WordPress arsenal with Festinger Vault? This guide equips you with three rebel-approved ways to install the platform and unlock 22,500+ GPL-compliant themes and plugins. Whether you’re a terminal outlaw, a dashboard warrior, or a hands-on tinkerer, we’ve got you covered to join the 50,000+ code rebels smashing paywalls.

1. Festinger Vault CLI

Command the rebellion from your terminal with the Festinger Vault CLI, perfect for developers craving speed and bulk downloads.

Steps

1. Install Node.js: Ensure Node.js 16+ is installed.
2. Install CLI:

   npm install -g @festingervault/cli

3. Verify:

   festinger --version

4. Log In:

   festinger login

   • Use your Vault account or sign up free.

Pro Tip

Unlock 100 downloads/day with a Pro plan to supercharge your CLI workflow.

2. WordPress Plugin

For dashboard loyalists, the Festinger Vault Plugin brings the Vault’s power directly to your WordPress site, no coding required.

Steps

1. Sign Up: Create a free account at festingervault.com/signup.
2. Download Plugin:
   • Log into your Vault account.
   • Navigate to Downloads and grab the plugin ZIP.
3. Install:
   • In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
   • Upload the ZIP and activate.
4. Connect:
   • Enter your Vault credentials in the plugin settings to start browsing themes (e.g., POFO forks) and plugins (e.g., WP Rocket).

Pro Tip

Go Pro for instant downloads and bulk access within the plugin.

3. Manual Setup

For hands-on rebels, manual setup lets you install themes and plugins via FTP or the WordPress dashboard, ideal for custom workflows.

Steps

1. Sign Up: Join free at festingervault.com/signup.
2. Download Assets:
   • Log into your Vault account.
   • Browse and download themes or plugins (1-minute delay for free users).
3. Install via Dashboard:
   • Themes: Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme, upload the ZIP, and activate.
   • Plugins: Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, upload the ZIP, and activate.
4. Install via FTP:
   • Connect to your WordPress server via FTP (e.g., FileZilla).
   • Upload themes to /wp-content/themes/ or plugins to /wp-content/plugins/.
   • Activate in the WordPress dashboard.

Pro Tip

Manual setup is flexible but time-intensive. Use the Plugin or CLI for faster workflows, or go Pro for instant downloads.

Troubleshooting

• CLI Errors: Ensure Node.js is updated and check your internet connection.
• Plugin Issues: Verify your Vault credentials and WordPress version (6.2+ recommended).
• Manual Setup: Double-check file permissions (e.g., 755 for directories) and ZIP integrity.
• Need help? Visit Support or ask on Discourse.

Next Steps

• Explore Quick Start to begin downloading.
• Check Dependencies for system requirements.
• Compare Freemium vs. Premium to unlock Pro features.
• Share your setup on Discourse.

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Last updated: May 26, 2025