This article describes how to install and configure the Disqus Comment System plugin for WordPress. This plugin enables you to easily integrate Disqus comments into a WordPress blog.
INSTALLING DISQUS COMMENT SYSTEM
To install the Disqus Comment System plugin, follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to your WordPress site as the administrator.
Step 2: In the left-hand pane, click Plugins.
Step 3: Click Add New.
Step 4: In the Search text box, type disqus, and then click Search Plugins.
Step 5: In the Name column, locate Disqus Comment System, and then click Install Now.
Step 6: After WordPress finishes installing the plugin, click Activate Plugin.
CONFIGURING DISQUS COMMENT SYSTEM
After you install the Disqus Comment System plugin, you can configure it.
You must have a Disqus account to configure the plugin. If you do not already have a Disqus account, please visit https://disqus.com.
To configure the plugin, follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to your WordPress site as the administrator.
Step 2: In the left-hand pane, click Comments.
Note: If you receive a message about upgrading the database, click Upgrade.
Step 3: On the Install Disqus Comments page, in the Username or email text box, type your Disqus username.
Step 4: In the Password text box, type your Disqus password.
Step 5: Click Next.
Step 6: Under Select a website, select your Disqus forum, or register a new one.
Step 7: Click Next. WordPress installs Disqus for your blog.
Step 8: To view or change the plugin settings, click Plugin Settings.