How do I activate the Akismet plugin?
Activate Akismet
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First, get the Akismet plugin by going to Plugins -> Add New :

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Type in Akismet in the search box and hit enter/return:

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Typically, the first search result is correct. Make sure the plugin’s author is Automattic and click on Install Now . -
Wait for the installation to finish, then click on the blue Activate button. -
After the plugin has been activated, go to Settings -> Akismet Anti‑Spam


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If you already have an API key, click the Manually enter an API key section link and enter your API key.
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If you have Jetpack installed and have a paid plan that includes an Akismet key, click on the Connect with Jetpack button:

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If you’re connected with Jetpack, but would like to use a different API key, feel free to click the Manually enter an API key link and enter your API key. -
If you are using Akismet to protect a contact form from spam submissions, please make sure that the contact form you are using is compatible and configured .
Adjust Akismet settings
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Comments : Show the number of approved comments besides each comment author -
Spam filtering : Silently discard the worst spam, or send everything to the Spam folder for manual review -
Privacy : Choose to display or not display a privacy notice underneath your comment forms, indicating that you are using Akismet.
