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\nSummary<\/a>
\nSettings<\/a>
\nSetup<\/a>
\nUsers, Login, and Registration<\/a>
\nNext Steps<\/a>
\nGet Support<\/a>
\nFAQ – Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>
\nSupport<\/a>
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Setup GeoDirectory V2<\/a><\/h3>\n

Welcome to the new world of GeoDirectoryV2! <\/p>\n

In this document we cover some of the settings and layout options and link to documents where you can read more.<\/p>\n

This document assumes that you have already installed GeoDirectory V2 and that it is up and running.<\/p>\n

Upgrade from GDV1<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you are seeing a “GeoDirectory Converter Tool” notice, please follow the instructions here for Upgrading from GeoDirectory V1<\/a>.<\/p>\n

GeoDirectory Settings<\/a><\/h3>\n

All of the GeoDirectory’V2 core plugin settings are covered in the docs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can find GeoDirectory’s main settings at:<\/p>\n

GeoDirectory – Settings<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Places (CPT) Settings<\/h4>\n

In GeoDirectory V2, each GD Custom Post Type has an independent WordPress Backend menu section with a link to Settings. All the settings for post types are available at that link, and we have a dedicated section of the documents to cover those settings specifically.<\/p>\n

Read more about Places Settings<\/a><\/p>\n

Setup<\/a><\/h3>\n

Enable Beta Addons<\/a><\/h4>\n

GeoDirectory V2 is now in pre-release status. In order to enable updates for GDV2 and GDV2 addons please mark the following setting.<\/p>\n

GeoDirectory – Settings – Developer – Enable Beta Addons in GD Settings<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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While you are building your site, you may also want to choose the option to reveal all the advanced settings. <\/p>\n

Enable Plugin Updates with Licensing<\/a><\/h4>\n

GeoDirectory V2 is under active development. We release updates often. To take advantage of updates you will want to license your addons to receive plugin updates. <\/p>\n

Read more about licensing to receive updates<\/a><\/p>\n

Edit and Save WordPress Permalinks Settings<\/a><\/h4>\n

After installation you should visit the WordPress Permalinks, review the settings, and re-save them. Find them at:<\/p>\n

WordPress – Settings – Permalinks<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you see a warning notification asking you to consider making your GeoDirectory permalinks more unique, then be sure to visit our Permalinks doc to find out more.<\/p>\n

Read more about Permalinks<\/a><\/p>\n

Theme Settings Review<\/a><\/h4>\n

Before you go further and run the setup wizard, take a look at our Themes document that provides a checklist for reviewing important theme settings that effect the way that GDV2 will display listings. From there you can also find the links to setup for Supreme Directory child theme V2<\/a> and Directory Starter parent theme V2<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Specifically, before you proceed you should:<\/p>\n