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I am creating a site and I need to use plugins, but on my dashboard there is nowhere to add my plugins for my site. How do I get it?

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Wordpress.com does not allow you to install plugins.

From their Plugins support page:

Plugins are tools used to extend the functionality of the WordPress platform. However, they are only applicable to self-hosted blogs and web sites using the WordPress.org software. Plugins are not permitted here at WordPress.com for various security reasons.

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If you require plugins, you’ll need to acquire your own hosting.

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then can i attach my site for free on wordpress if i build the site by own hosting. – devilsmind Mar 21 '12 at 10:56
If use Wordpress.com online service you can't install plugins. If you buy a hosting and install on it Wordpress, you can install any plugins. Look at the link in my answer to find more info. – Drake Mar 21 '12 at 11:29

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