How to Add Elementor Pro License Manually (Step-by-Step Guide)

In this post we are learning about how to add elementor pro license manually. Elementor Pro is a powerful page builder for WordPress that gives you access to advanced design tools, premium widgets, and ready-made templates.

If you're setting it up manually—like on a local site, staging environment, or a setup without internet access—you might need to activate your license without using the usual online method.

In this post, we will show you how to install Elementor Pro and how to manually activate the license using a hidden trick: adding &mode=manually in the URL.

How to Add Elementor Pro License Manually

Why Install Elementor Pro Manually?

Some situations are wise to establish and activate elementator Pro manually, such as:

You are working on a local site that does not have internet access.
You are using a white-label or client-specific version of the Elementor
Your server is blocking outdoor API requests
You are sending Elementer Pro on a website to another

How to Manually Install and Activate Elementor Pro

Step 1: Install the Elementor Pro Plugin

Visit your WordPress dashboard
Plugin> Go to Add New
Click on Upload Plugin
Upload Elementor-pro.ZIP File (downloaded from your official elementor account)
Click on Install Now, then activate

Make sure the free version of the elements has been installed first and activated, because Pro is an add-on.

Step 2: Access the manual license activation page

Visit elementor> License in your dashboard
On the License page, add the following at the end of the URL in your browser: &mode=manually. So your full URL might look like:

https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=elementor-license&mode=manually

Press Enter to reload the page in manual license mode.

Step 3: Enter your license information

Now you will see a form where you can enter your license key manually.
Paste your Elementor Pro License key
Click on Activate License

Benefits of Manual Activation

A smooth, lightweight install without unnecessary API calls
Enhanced performance, particularly on local or resource-constrained environments
Complete authority over the manner and location of license activation