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# Installation & Activation

## Installation via the Shopware Community Store

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## Log in to the Shopware Admin

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## Navigate to Extensions → Store

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## Search for Bonus Points & Loyalty Program

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## Click Buy or Test for free

A 30-day trial is available.
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## Download the plugin

The plugin is downloaded automatically.
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## Activation

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## Navigate to Extensions → My Extensions

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## Find Bonus Points & Loyalty Program

Find **Bonus Points & Loyalty Program** in the list.
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## Activate the plugin

Click the **Activate** toggle.
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## Confirm the database update notice

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After activation, the new section **Bonus Points & Loyalty Program** appears in the admin menu.

## Manual installation (ZIP)

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## Unpack the plugin ZIP

Unpack the plugin ZIP into the directory `/custom/plugins/PixelReviewBonus/`.
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## Run the following in the terminal

```bash
bin/console plugin:refresh
bin/console plugin:install --activate PixelReviewBonus
bin/console cache:clear
```

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## Uninstallation

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When uninstalling, all point transactions, redemptions and customer points are permanently deleted.
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## Navigate to Extensions → My Extensions

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## Deactivate the plugin

Deactivate the plugin first.
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## Uninstall the plugin

Click **Uninstall**.
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