FMC Installation and Setup Guide

Plugin Installation Process: #

Installing the Founding Member Club plugin is straightforward and requires no technical expertise. Download the plugin ZIP file from your purchase confirmation email or our official repository. In your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin. Select the downloaded ZIP file and click Install Now. Once installation completes, click Activate to enable the plugin. The system automatically creates necessary database tables and configures default settings upon first activation. The entire process takes under two minutes from download to activation.

Initial Configuration Steps: #

After activation, visit the FMC Settings page to configure your community parameters. The system pre-configures optimal defaults for credits per activity (10 for posts, 5 for comments, 5 for votes), but these values are fully customizable based on your community dynamics. Enter your Alchemy API key to enable NFT verification features–obtain a free key from alchemy.com in minutes. Add your NFT contract address if you want to verify holders of a specific collection. Configure Discord webhook integration to send achievement notifications to your community server. All settings save via AJAX with immediate confirmation.

Creating Essential Pages: #

FMC provides eight shortcodes for displaying various community features across your site. Create dedicated pages for key functionality: Member Dashboard ([fmc_member_stats]), Leaderboard (

), Achievements Gallery (

Please log in to view achievements.

), Community Polls ( ), NFT Verification (

Please log in to link your wallet.

), Credit Balance ([fmc_credits_balance]), Rank Display ([fmc_rank_badge]), and Transaction History ([fmc_transaction_history limit=’50’]). Add these shortcodes to pages or widgets, style them with your theme CSS, and customize layouts to match your site design. The built-in help page (FMC → How to Use) provides copy-paste examples and detailed shortcode documentation.