Before You Begin
Prepare these items before you install Kleis. Doing this first prevents most setup interruptions.
Requirements
Section titled “Requirements”- WordPress 6.0 or newer
- PHP 8.0 or newer
- A WordPress account with permission to install plugins and manage settings
- An active Kleis subscription and purchase email
- A Planning Center account that can authorize access to the organization you intend to connect
- Planning Center Publishing access for sermons, or Calendar access for events
Back up the site
Section titled “Back up the site”Create a current database and file backup before installing any plugin on a production site. If your host provides a staging site, test the visual layout there first.
One Kleis subscription activates one WordPress site at a time. A staging site does not receive a separate activation, so you may need to deactivate and transfer the license while testing.
Know which editor you use
Section titled “Know which editor you use”The block editor is available on modern WordPress sites. A block theme also provides Appearance > Editor, where you can design the template shared by all episode pages.
If your site uses a classic theme, you can still use Kleis blocks in episode content and regular pages. Template-wide changes may require your theme’s template controls or help from the person who maintains the theme.
Decide what to publish
Section titled “Decide what to publish”- For sermons, make sure at least one episode is published in Planning Center Publishing.
- For events, make sure at least one current or upcoming event is visible in Planning Center Calendar.
- Confirm that artwork, audio, registration links, tags, and Church Center links are present at the source if you expect them on the website.
Next: Install Kleis.