How to install and configure the WordPress plugin for Centris data automation?

1. Introduction

Are you a Centris-affiliated real estate agent who has purchased our automatic data import plugin? This guide explains how to install, configure, and automate the import of Centris properties to your WordPress site. If you haven’t yet purchased the plugin, you can get a copy from our website.

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2. Essential Prerequisites

The plugin works using Centris files stored on your own web server . Before any configuration, you must ask Centris to send your ZIP files to your server.

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3. Step 1 — Request the transfer of Centris data to your server

1. Contact Centris at the corporate support email address.
2. Request the activation of automatic data upload to your server.
3. Centris will send you documents to sign. It is important to copy your client, as their authorization is required.
4. Once validated, you will need to provide:
   • FTP access
   • the folder where Centris will upload the ZIP files

Centris usually sends the files once or twice a day.

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4. Step 2 — Install the plugin

Install the following plugins on your WordPress site:

1. Immoweb MLS Sync Plugin
2. Advanced Custom Fields Pro (ACF Pro)

Note: Part of the plugin depends on ACF Pro. We can provide a license if needed. You can install the plugins:

• via the Extensions tab → Add → Upload a plugin
• or via FTP in the wp-content/plugins folder

Next, activate both plugins.

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5. Step 3 — Plugin Configuration

Access the control panel:

or via the menu: Settings → Immoweb MLS Sync The necessary information (license, API key and credentials) can be found in the document provided at the time of purchase. wp-admin/options-general.php?page=psw-Immoweb MLS Sync

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5.1 Tab: General Settings

Field	Description
ZIP Folder Path	Full path to the Centris folder on your server. Example: /home/exemple/centris . This is the folder where the plugin will automatically read ZIP files.
API Key	API key provided upon purchase.
Username	Identifier provided after purchase.
Secret	Secret word provided after purchase.
Enable CSS	Enables the plugin styles if you are using our templates.
Enable JS	Enables the plugin’s JavaScript scripts.
Select a design	Choose the property display model.
Website Language	Default language for content.
Delete duplicate and expired posts	Automatically removes expired or duplicate registrations.

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5.2 Tab: Extra API

Field	Description
Google Map API Key	Google Maps key to display the map on property listings.
Zoom	Default zoom level (numeric value).
reCAPTCHA Key & Secret (V3)	Anti-spam protection for contact forms.

An additional tab also contains simplified documentation.

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6. Verify that the configuration works

Go to the following URL:

You should see the API entry points in JSON format. votre-site.com/CentrisAPI

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7. Automate the import (Cron)

Add the following tasks to your cron job:

votreurl/CentrisAPI?run_data_import=xxxxxx votreurl/CentrisAPI?quick_update=xxxxxx If you have access to the command line, you can use our shell script available here: votreurl/CentrisAPI?run_data_import=xxxxxx votreurl/CentrisAPI?quick_update=xxxxxx

Installing the cron script https://prositeweb.us/-/snippets/17

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1. Create a folder on your server, for example cron
2. Copy the script into centris.sh
3. Make it executable:

Add the following cron jobs: chmod +x centris.sh

0 * * * * /home/parimmo/cron/centris.sh run_data_import >/dev/null 2>&1 0 */3 * * * /home/parimmo/cron/centris.sh quick_update >/dev/null 2>&1 */30 * * * * /home/parimmo/cron/centris.sh emergency_process >/dev/null 2>&1 */10 * * * * /home/parimmo/cron/centris.sh quick_helper >/dev/null 2>&1 8. Summary 0 * * * * /home/parimmo/cron/centris.sh run_data_import >/dev/null 2>&1 0 */3 * * * /home/parimmo/cron/centris.sh quick_update >/dev/null 2>&1 */30 * * * * /home/parimmo/cron/centris.sh emergency_process >/dev/null 2>&1 */10 * * * * /home/parimmo/cron/centris.sh quick_helper >/dev/null 2>&1

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Thanks to this module:

• Your Centris data is imported automatically
• Registrations are synchronized with your WordPress site
• Updates, deletions, and additions are managed without manual intervention.
• You save time and avoid data entry errors