Getting Started With TrueCommander

Q: What is the difference between easy and advanced mode?

Easy mode lets you type a command by name (create backup). Advanced mode uses a tp prefix (tp create backup) and is meant for power users. New installs default to easy mode, and you can switch anytime in settings.

This page walks you through installing TrueCommander on a WordPress site and running your first command. If you have ever installed a WordPress plugin from a file, none of this will surprise you.

Step 1: Get your license and download

Purchase a license from the pricing page. Your account at my.trueplugins.com is created automatically at checkout, no separate registration. Sign in with the email you used to buy, and download the plugin .zip from your dashboard.

Keep your license key handy. It is in the same dashboard, and you will paste it in once the plugin is active.

Step 2: Install it in WordPress

In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin. Choose the .zip you downloaded, click Install Now, then Activate. That is the whole install.

The main workspace is in desktop wp-admin. Enabled commands can change public-site behavior, and the full plugin records visitor activity through WordPress public-page hooks by default.

Step 3: Activate your license

After plugin activation, open TrueCommander > License and paste your key. Activate it to unlock the workspace. Your plan determines site capacity, update entitlement, support, and AI credits.

Step 4: Open the navigator and run a command

Press ++W anywhere in wp-admin to open the navigator. Start typing what you want to do, for example create backup, and press Enter.

New installs start in easy mode, where you type the command name on its own (create backup). Advanced mode is the same command with a tp prefix (tp create backup). You can switch modes anytime in settings.

That is the core loop: open the navigator, type a command, run it. From here, everything else is just more commands and ways to combine them.

Where to go next

Modules — what each part of the plugin does, from macros to scheduled commands.
Command reference — every command with its exact syntax and an example.
Use cases — complete walkthroughs that solve a real job end to end.
Videos — short demos if you would rather watch than read.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need coding skills to use TrueCommander?

No. The navigator and its commands are built for people who would rather not touch code. There is a custom-commands module for those who want to write PHP, but nothing in the core experience requires it.

How do I open the navigator?

Press ++W anywhere in the WordPress admin. The shortcut is shown for your operating system automatically.

Will it slow down or affect my live site?

Navigator is an admin interface, but the plugin also has public-page hooks and optional tracking, access-wall, login, and other site-facing features. Performance depends on the features you enable and your hosting.

Where do I find my license key?

In your account dashboard at my.trueplugins.com, signed in with your purchase email. The same dashboard lets you download the plugin and manage your site activations.

What is the difference between easy and advanced mode?

Easy mode lets you type a command by name (create backup). Advanced mode uses a tp prefix (tp create backup) and is meant for power users. New installs default to easy mode, and you can switch anytime in settings.

Getting started with TrueCommander