---
title: How To Install And Activate Essential Blocks PRO?
description: "A complete step-by-step guide to installing and activating Essential Blocks  for Gutenberg PRO"
url: "https://essential-blocks.com/docs/install-activate-essential-blocks-pro/"
updated: "2023-06-05"
category: Getting Started
tags:
  - EB PRO
  - Essential Blocks PRO
  - install and activate essential blocks PRO
---

# How To Install And Activate Essential Blocks PRO?

With the premium version of [**Essential Blocks for Gutenberg**](https://essential-blocks.com/), you can take your Gutenberg experience to the next level with tons of cool premium blocks and powerful integrations. Follow these steps to **install and activate Essential Blocks PRO.**

## **How To Install And Activate Essential Blocks PRO**?

First, make sure that you have [**installed and activated the free version**](https://essential-blocks.com/docs/how-to-install-essential-blocks/) of Essential Blocks for Gutenberg. Without the free version activated, you cannot use Essential Blocks PRO.

Once you have installed and activated the free version of Essential Blocks, navigate to **Plugins → All Plugins** from your WordPress dashboard and click on the **‘Go Pro’** link underneath Essential Blocks as shown below.

![install and activate Essential Blocks PRO](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/install-and-activate-Essential-Blocks-PRO-1.png)

This will take you to a new page where you can upgrade to **Essential Blocks Pro**. Once your purchase is complete, you will need to download the plugin. You can do this by going to the ‘**Downloads**’ tab inside your [**WPDeveloper account**](https://store.wpdeveloper.com/user/dashboard). Your downloadable file should look like **essential-blocks-pro.x.x.x.zip**. 

***Note:**Do not unzip the plugin after downloading it*.

![install and activate Essential Blocks PRO](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/install-and-activate-Essential-Blocks-PRO-2.png)

After downloading the plugin zip file, you need to upload it to your WordPress website by going to **Plugins → Add New** and then clicking on the **‘Upload Plugin’** button. Again, do not unzip the plugin; you have to upload the plugin in zip file format. Click **‘Install Now’** to install Essential Blocks Pro on your website.

![install and activate Essential Blocks PRO](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/screely-1685946759795.png)

Once the installation is completed successfully, click **‘Activate’** to start using Essential Blocks Pro on your WordPress website.

![install and activate Essential Blocks PRO](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/screely-1685946772576.png)

## **How To Configure Essential Blocks PRO?**

After successfully completing the steps above, you can start **configuring blocks**to decide which blocks you want to enable on your website by going to **Essential Blocks → Blocks** from your WordPress dashboard.

In the **‘Blocks’** tab. Here you can toggle to disable or enable any elements you like. You can also click on the **‘Enable All’** or **‘Disable All’** buttons under Global Control to enable or disable all elements on your WordPress website instantly.

![install and activate Essential Blocks PRO](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/image-37.gif)

### **Final Outcome**

When you are done, you should be able to see Essential Blocks for Gutenberg Pro appear on your WordPress dashboard, as shown below.

![install and activate Essential Blocks PRO](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/install-and-activate-Essential-Blocks-PRO-6.png)

By following these basic steps, you can install & activate **[Essential Blocks Pro](https://essential-blocks.com/pricing/)**.

If you face any difficulties, feel free to [**contact our support team**](https://wpdeveloper.com/support/) for further assistance.