Akismet is a powerful plugin that helps you fight spam comments on your WordPress website. Here are the steps to install the Akismet plugin:
Log in to your WordPress website.
In the WordPress dashboard, click on "Plugins" in the left-hand menu.
Click on "Add New" button.
In the search bar, type "Akismet" and hit enter.
Find the Akismet plugin and click on "Install Now" button.
Once the plugin is installed, click on "Activate" button.
Akismet is now installed and activated on your WordPress website.
To use the Akismet plugin, you need to activate it with an API key. You can get an API key by signing up for an Akismet account.
Click on the "Activate your Akismet account" button or go to "Akismet" in the left-hand menu.
Follow the instructions to sign up for an account and get an API key.
Once you have the API key, go to "Akismet" in the left-hand menu of your WordPress dashboard.
Click on the "Activate your Akismet account" button and enter your API key.
Click on the "Connect with API key" button to activate the plugin.
That's it! Akismet is now installed and configured on your WordPress website. You can now enjoy spam-free comments on your website.