# Getting Started — Epic Media Manager

This page is customer-facing starter content prepared for owner review.

## Installation flow

1. Download the verified ZIP from the Epic Works customer portal after purchase/owner approval.
2. In WordPress, open **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**.
3. Upload the `epic-media-manager` ZIP package and activate it.
4. Open the plugin admin screen and complete the first-run settings.
5. Open **License & Updates** and activate the license key supplied by the customer portal.

## First configuration checklist

- Review: Unlimited and nested media folders with native Media Library integration
- Review: Upload destination selection for faster asset organization
- Review: WooCommerce-aware smart folders for product-media cleanup
- Review: Duplicate finder using attachment hash metadata and comparison groups
- Review: Analytics for storage usage, unused media, file types, folder distribution, and upload trends

## Shortcodes

No public shortcode is required for the core owner-review positioning.