Quick start guide
This guide takes you from a fresh install to a working lead magnet in about ten minutes, using only the free Lite plugin.
1. Install and activate
Install AcquisitionSuite from Plugins → Add New (search “AcquisitionSuite”) or upload the ZIP, then activate it. A new AcquisitionSuite menu appears in the admin sidebar. Details are in Installation.
2. Check your environment
Open AcquisitionSuite → System Status and make sure nothing is red. A dedicated SMTP plugin is strongly recommended so your emails actually arrive. See System Status and SMTP setup.
3. Set your sender details
Under Settings → Email: Delivery set the From Name and From Email (the address should match your SMTP sending domain), then use Send Test Email to confirm delivery. See Email settings.
4. Upload and gate a file
Go to Upload Files, give the file a title, choose Upload File (or External URL for a Google Drive or Dropbox link), and click Upload & Gate File. See Uploading files.
5. Place it on a page
Copy the shortcode shown next to your file, for example [acquis_download id="123"], and paste it into a page or post. See Placing forms and files.
6. Try it as a visitor
Open the page in a private window, click the button, fill in the form and confirm you receive the file. Then check Leads, Submissions and Email Logs in the admin.
7. Connect your email service (optional)
Under Integrations, connect Mailchimp, Brevo or MailWizz so every lead is added to your list. See Email integrations.
8. Make it yours
Customize the popup’s title, subtitle and colors under Settings (see Popup design), build a custom form with the Form Builder, and edit the email template.
Ready for more?
When you outgrow Lite, Pro adds email sequences, automation, lead scoring, a sales pipeline and paid downloads.