This guide walks you through uploading a plugin package into your developer account, enabling it for specific apps using license keys, and verifying that it installs and runs correctly
How to upload and install a custom plugin using the Developer Portal
Log in to your Buildfire Developer Portal
Go to Plugin Manager
Click Upload Plugin to upload your plugin ZIP file
Once uploaded, the plugin becomes available under your developer plugins list
Open your test app and go to Builder
Click the + button to open the Plugin Marketplace
Search for your uploaded plugin
If the app is authorized to use the plugin, it will appear automatically
Click Add Plugin, enter a name, and click Add
Open the plugin in the builder to confirm it loads correctly
If you want to install the plugin into another app
Go back to the Developer Portal
Open the plugin in Plugin Manager
Under License Keys, increase the Number of Installs to match the number of apps that should be allowed to use it
Copy the generated License Key
Open the target app and go to Builder
Click the + button, then select Import License Key
Paste the license key and click Import
Add the plugin to the app by naming it and clicking Add
Open the plugin to confirm it appears and runs as expected
Pro tips
Always increase the number of installs before generating a new license key for additional apps
Use a dedicated test app to validate plugin changes before deploying to production apps
If your plugin does not appear in the app, verify that the license key is valid and assigned to the correct plugin