How to Set Up Disqus Comments on WordPress

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to the Disqus website at http://disqus.com/.

   Add your website's details and click continue.
   
   Note your website's shortname.
   
   You will need it later while setting up Disqus. ,,,,,,, Leave the API key field blank for now. , Navigate to the Disqus application registration at http://disqus.com/api/applications/register/.
   
   Fill out the form.
   
   Fill in the Captcha and click Register My Application.,, You should see your API key.
   
   Note it down.,, You will now be able to receive comments on your Wordpress page updates.
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   Step 2: Click on the Add Disqus to Your Site button.

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   Step 3: Fill out the registration form.

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   Step 4: On the Choose Your Platform page

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   Step 5: click Wordpress.

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   Step 6: Navigate to your Wordpress website's dashboard and visit the plug-ins page.

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   Step 7: Click on the 'Add New' link.

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   Step 8: Search for 'Disqus Comment System'.

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   Step 9: Click on the Relevant Result that appears and click install now.

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    Step 10: After the plug-in installs and activates

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    Step 11: Navigate to Settings>Disqus Comments.

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    Step 12: Enter your site's shortname and preferred date format.

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    Step 13: Open a new tab.

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    Step 14: After you have submitted the form and are redirected

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    Step 15: click on details.

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    Step 16: Scroll down and look under OAuth settings.

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    Step 17: Fill in the API key you obtained into the API key field in your Disqus plugin settings.

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    Step 18: You're done!

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