> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.wpcompress.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# Connecting Your First Website


# First off, welcome to the WP Compress family!

Linking your website is simple, here's a video guide:

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* Go to the WP Compress Management Portal 

* Click "Add New Website" in the top right

* Select your desired quota _(Learn more about quota types)_
* [Download](https://wpcompress.com/download/) the Plugin ZIP File if needed

* Hit Next and click on your API Key to Copy It

* Install the WP Compress WordPress Plugin 
|| For official instructions on installing a plugin please [check out this link](https://wordpress.org/support/article/managing-plugins/#automatic-plugin-installation)
* Paste Your WP Compress Access Key and click "Get Started"

| You're now all set up for fully automated live image optimization + Lightning-Fast CDN delivery!