This guide walks you through installing Secure Custom Fields (SCF) on your WordPress site.
Requirements
Before installing, ensure your site meets these requirements:
- WordPress 6.0 or later
- PHP 7.4 or later
- WordPress memory limit of 40MB or greater (64MB recommended)
Installation Methods
Via WordPress Admin (Recommended)
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins Add New
- Search for “Secure Custom Fields”
- Click “Install Now”
- Click “Activate”
Manual Installation
- Download the latest release from WordPress.org
- Extract the plugin files
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate through the WordPress admin interface
Verification
After installation:
- Navigate to Custom Fields in your admin menu
- Verify you can access all plugin features
- Create a test field group to ensure functionality