Title: Know – Base
Author: brandonpadula
Published: <strong>November 17, 2018</strong>
Last modified: January 14, 2025

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# Know – Base

 By [brandonpadula](https://profiles.wordpress.org/brandonpadula/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/know-co-platform-base.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/know-co-platform-base/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/know-co-platform-base/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/know-co-platform-base/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/know-co-platform-base/#developers)

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## Description

This plugin provides the base for any Know communication between your website an
the Platform. Your custom integrations to communicate securely through this plugin
without any additional authentication. Simply include your Platform URL and API 
key to being!

Aside from backend functionality, this plugin does nothing other than communicate
with the Know Platform. Upon successful installation, custom plugins designed for
your website to utilize the Platform will be able to send and receive data.

You must have a valid Know Platform subscription for this plugin to function properly.

### Useful hints

Use the `know--target-session` shortcode to allow targeted sessions from the platform.
Include the following parameters:
 * server – (optional) the URL of your org * redirect–
where do you want to go once the user is logged in?

## Installation

Install this plugin first. Then activate custom plugins. Easy!

To install, simply:

 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/know-co-platform-base` directory,
    or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
 3. Use the `Settings->Know Platform` screen to configure your Platform URL and API
    Key

## FAQ

### Does this plugin do anything without a subscription to the Know Platform?

Nope! It’s a simple way for our clients to build API integrations without recreating
the wheel!

### Ok, How do I become a client? And what’s this all about?

Know was built to help business owners run their companies more efficiently. We 
provide solutions to help with everything from Web Forms to a Phone System, and 
build custom applications for each business use case. Check out https://getknow.
co to learn more!

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“Know – Base” is open source software. The following people have contributed to 
this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ brandonpadula ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/brandonpadula/)

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### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/know-co-platform-base/),
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## Changelog

#### 1.0

 * Initial release

#### 1.0.1

 * Bug fixes and stability improvements

#### 1.0.2

 * Added API Keys and Secrets

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0.3**
 *  Last updated **1 year ago**
 *  Active installations **10+**
 *  WordPress version ** 4.6 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.7.5**
 *  PHP version ** 5.2.4 or higher **
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/know-co-platform-base/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ brandonpadula ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/brandonpadula/)

## Support

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