Follow the steps given below to install BuddyPress through a manual process.  1. Download BuddyPress plugin, upload it to the wp-content/plugins folder in your WordPress directory online via FTP program.  2. Remember to enable pretty permalinks on your WordPress install.  3. Head to your admin dashboard, click on the plugins and then select installed plugins.  4. Activate BuddyPress and you will be redirected to the welcome screen.