> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.llmtag.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Setup Guide

> Get your WordPress site protected with LLMTAG in under 10 minutes

## 10-Minute Setup

This guide will get your WordPress site protected with LLMTAG in just 10 minutes, regardless of your technical experience.

<Card title="What You'll Get" icon="check" horizontal>
  **llmtag.txt file** • **60+ AI agents blocked** • **Real-time monitoring** • **Customizable policies**
</Card>

## Step 1: Install the Plugin (2 minutes)

### WordPress Admin Installation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Plugins">
    In your WordPress admin, navigate to **Plugins > Add New**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search for LLMTAG">
    Type "LLMTAG" in the search box and press Enter.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install and Activate">
    Click **Install Now** and then **Activate** for "LLMTAG - AI Bot Protection".
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>
  You should see a success message and be redirected to the plugin setup wizard.
</Check>

## Step 2: Choose Your Protection Level (2 minutes)

The setup wizard will ask you to choose your protection level:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Personal Blog">
    **Recommended:** Standard Protection

    **What it does:**

    * Blocks AI training of your content
    * Allows search engines to index your site
    * Blocks 60+ AI agents from accessing your content

    **Perfect for:** Personal blogs, hobby sites, small business websites
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Business Website">
    **Recommended:** Advanced Protection

    **What it does:**

    * Everything in Standard, plus:
    * Custom rules for different content types
    * Detailed analytics and reporting
    * Premium content protection

    **Perfect for:** Business websites, e-commerce sites, professional blogs
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="News/Media Site">
    **Recommended:** Advanced Protection

    **What it does:**

    * Everything in Standard, plus:
    * Special protection for premium content
    * Blocking of commercial AI products
    * Advanced analytics for content protection

    **Perfect for:** News sites, media companies, content publishers
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Step 3: Set Your AI Policies (3 minutes)

### Basic Policy Configuration

The wizard will guide you through setting your AI content policies:

<Steps>
  <Step title="AI Training Data">
    Choose whether AI can use your content for training:

    **Most Common Choice:** **Disallow** - Protects your content from being used to train AI models

    **Choose Allow if:** You want to help AI models learn from your content (educational sites, open source projects)
  </Step>

  <Step title="AI Use Permissions">
    Select which AI applications are allowed:

    **Recommended:** Check **Search Indexing** and **Generative Synthesis**

    * **Search Indexing**: Allows search engines to find and rank your content
    * **Generative Synthesis**: Allows AI to reference your content in answers and summaries
  </Step>

  <Step title="Content Protection">
    Choose which content to protect:

    **Recommended:** Protect **Premium Content** and **User-Generated Content**

    * **Premium Content**: Paid or restricted content
    * **User-Generated Content**: Comments, forums, user uploads
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 4: Enable Protection (1 minute)

### Final Configuration

<Steps>
  <Step title="Review Settings">
    The wizard will show you a summary of your configuration. Review and make any final adjustments.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Protection">
    Click **Enable Protection** to activate all your settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirmation">
    You'll see a success message confirming that protection is now active.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>
  Your site is now protected! The plugin will automatically generate your `llmtag.txt` file and start blocking AI agents.
</Check>

## Step 5: Verify Everything Works (2 minutes)

### Quick Verification

<Steps>
  <Step title="Check llmtag.txt">
    Visit `https://yourdomain.com/llmtag.txt` in your browser. You should see your AI policies displayed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="View Dashboard">
    In WordPress admin, go to **LLMTAG > Dashboard** to see your protection status.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check Analytics">
    Go to **LLMTAG > Analytics** to see if any AI agents have been blocked (this may take a few hours to show data).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What Happens Next

### Immediate Protection

Once enabled, your site will:

* **Generate llmtag.txt** automatically based on your settings
* **Block AI agents** from accessing your content
* **Start monitoring** AI agent activity
* **Log blocked requests** for analysis

### Your Generated llmtag.txt

Based on typical settings, your `llmtag.txt` file will look like this:

```txt theme={null}
spec_version: 3.0
ai_training_data: disallow
ai_use: search_indexing, generative_synthesis

# Protect premium content
Path: /premium/
ai_training_data: disallow
ai_use: search_indexing

# Protect user-generated content
Path: /comments/
ai_training_data: disallow
ai_use: search_indexing
```

## Common Questions

### Will this affect my SEO?

<Info>
  **No, it won't hurt your SEO.** The plugin only blocks AI agents, not search engines like Google, Bing, or Yahoo. Your content will still be indexed and ranked normally.
</Info>

### Will it slow down my website?

<Info>
  **Minimal impact.** The plugin is optimized for performance and typically adds less than 10ms to page load times. Most users won't notice any difference.
</Info>

### Can I change my settings later?

<Info>
  **Yes, absolutely.** You can modify any settings at any time by going to **LLMTAG > Settings** in your WordPress admin.
</Info>

### What if I need help?

<Info>
  **We're here to help.** Check our [documentation](/wordpress), [community forum](/resources/community), or contact [support](mailto:support@llmtag.org).
</Info>

## Next Steps

### Explore Advanced Features

Once your basic protection is set up, you can explore advanced features:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Custom Rules" icon="cog" href="/wordpress/features/protection-modes">
    Create custom protection rules for specific content types or AI agents.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Analytics Dashboard" icon="chart-line" href="/wordpress/features/analytics">
    Monitor AI agent activity and see detailed reports on blocked requests.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Developer API" icon="code" href="/wordpress/features/developer-api">
    Integrate with external systems and customize functionality.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Advanced Configuration" icon="sliders" href="/wordpress/configuration">
    Fine-tune all aspects of your AI protection setup.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Monitor Your Protection

<Steps>
  <Step title="Check Analytics Weekly">
    Review your analytics dashboard weekly to see AI agent activity and blocked requests.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update AI Agent List">
    The plugin automatically updates its AI agent database, but you can manually update it if needed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review Policies">
    Periodically review your AI policies to ensure they still match your needs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Stay Updated">
    Keep the plugin updated to get the latest AI agent blocking and new features.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Troubleshooting

### If Something Goes Wrong

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="llmtag.txt file not showing">
    **Solution:**

    1. Go to **LLMTAG > Settings**
    2. Click **Regenerate llmtag.txt**
    3. Check file permissions on your server
    4. Contact your hosting provider if issues persist
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Plugin not blocking AI agents">
    **Solution:**

    1. Verify protection is enabled in **LLMTAG > Dashboard**
    2. Check that you're in Standard or Advanced mode
    3. Update the AI agent database
    4. Check your server's .htaccess file
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Analytics not showing data">
    **Solution:**

    1. Wait 24-48 hours for data to appear
    2. Check that analytics are enabled in settings
    3. Verify database connectivity
    4. Test with a simulated AI agent request
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Success!

<Card title="Congratulations!" icon="trophy" horizontal>
  Your WordPress site is now protected with LLMTAG. You've taken an important step in controlling how AI uses your content.
</Card>

### What You've Accomplished

* ✅ **Protected your content** from unauthorized AI training
* ✅ **Maintained SEO** while blocking AI agents
* ✅ **Set clear policies** for AI content usage
* ✅ **Started monitoring** AI agent activity
* ✅ **Joined the movement** toward ethical AI practices

### Share Your Success

Help spread the word about LLMTAG:

* **Share on social media** about protecting your content
* **Tell other website owners** about the importance of AI content policies
* **Join our community** to stay updated on AI policy developments
* **Contribute feedback** to help improve the plugin

<Note>
  Remember: The LLMTAG protocol is about creating a fair and transparent relationship between content creators and AI. By implementing it, you're helping to shape the future of AI and content on the web.
</Note>