NextGEN is a powerful slideshow/gallery creator. Learn how to create enticing transition effects and capture the attention of your viewers.

1. WORDPRESS HOW-TO:
Learn on to use NextGen to add photos, galleries and slideshows to
your website.
NEXTGEN PHOTO GALLERY

2. Login to WordPress
Login to your website:
http://www.yourwebsite
.com/wp-admin/

3. Creating Galleries and Albums
• If NextGEN Gallery is not installed go to
http://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/step-by-step-
guide-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin-for-beginners/
• With NextGEN installed you can create galleries and
slideshows. Create albums to hold a collection of galleries.
• Follow the next steps to create a gallery and add photos to
your website.

4. Add Gallery/Images
Under Gallery select
“Add Gallery/Images”

5. Add a New Gallery
Step 2: (Enter
Gallery Name) and
Click “Add Files”
Step 3: Once files
are added to list
Click “Start
Upload”
Step 1: To add
images to an existing
gallery, select a
gallery listed in the
drop-down menu.

6. Add a New Gallery
Click
“Manage Galleries”
to view all created
galleries and edit
their properties.
The ‘Upload Complete’
box will provide
confirmation of
uploaded images.

7. Delete/Edit a Gallery
Select a gallery name to view
images and change
properties.
The ‘Bulk Actions’ menu
provides a way to delete,
edit and resize multiple
galleries.
Check the box(es) of the
galleries you want to
edit/delete.

8. Edit Gallery Details
You can change Gallery
details and edit photos
from this page.
Edit individual image
details or select images to
edit in bulk.

9. Delete Images from Gallery
Similar to deleting a Gallery, you can
delete images by checking the box
next to the thumbnail, selecting
“Delete Images” from the drop-
down, and clicking “Apply.”
Don’t forget to
Save Changes!

10. Additional Settings
Step 1: To edit
general settings,
click “Gallery
Settings”
Step 3: Don’t
forget to Save
Changes!
Step 2: Edit additional options
such as thumbnail settings and
adding a watermark for your
images from expanding menus
on the left.

11. Add an Album
• When you are finished creating and editing a set of galleries,
you may want to organize your galleries in an album.
• Follow the next steps to add and manage an album.

12. Add an Album
Step 1: Click
“Manage Albums”
under Gallery.
Step 2: If you already
have an album, select
it from this drop-
down
Step 3: Otherwise type
the name of your new
album and click “Add.”

13. Add Galleries to an Album
Your new album
will appear here.
You can drag items
from the right two
columns into the new
album on the leftAlbums can be
deleted from the
menu. Click “Update”
to apply changes.

14. Adding Galleries/Photos to Pages
• After you are done creating and editing a gallery or album, you
want to insert it into a page so that viewers can see your
pictures.
• Go to Pages on the sidebar, the next steps will show you how
to insert a NextGEN item into a page.

15. When you edit a page, put your
cursor where you want the
gallery/album/photo to appear,
then click the “Green Gallery”
icon in the toolbar.
Ensure the “Visual”
tab is selected.
Insert Gallery/Photo

16. Insert your Gallery/Photo in a Page
Use the “Add Gallery/Images tab to
create a new gallery or add images
to an existing gallery.
You can also manage your galleries
and albums using the above tabs.

17. Insert your Gallery/Photo in a Page
Step1: Click the “Display Galleries”
tab. Select a display type.
Step 2: Scroll down and choose from
an existing album you would like to
use.
Step 3: When you are finished scroll
down and click “Save”

18. Save Changes
Don’t forget to click “Update”
when you’re done!