> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://shortpen.com/docs/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to manually install the ShortPen Pixel > Install the ShortPen pixel manually and start tracking user events and conversions in real time. **Short answer:** Copy the ShortPen Pixel snippet from **Events → Pixel → Install**, paste it inside your site’s `` (on every page you want to track), publish, then run **Verify installation** in ShortPen. **Tip**: To understand how events and conversions work once your pixel is live, see [Understanding Events and Conversions in ShortPen](/key-concepts/events-and-conversions-overview) ## Before you start * You have already [created a Pixel in ShortPen](/event-tracking/shortpen-pixel/pixel-creation). * You know which domain(s) the Pixel should cover. ## How to manually install the pixel: Steps In ShortPen, go to **Settings → Organization → your Pixel → Pixel configuration (curly brackets icon) → Install manually** and copy the **entire** code snippet. *** In your website/app layout, paste the snippet **before** the closing `` tag so it loads early on every page you want tracked. This is the preferred placement for reliability and snippet detection. *** Save and redeploy the script so it's live in production. *** Back in ShortPen, use [Verify installation](/event-tracking/shortpen-pixel/pixel-verification): paste a **live page URL** where you added the Pixel and click **Verify**. You’ll see a confirmation when the Pixel is detected. ## Where exactly should the Pixel go? * **Every page** that can trigger an event (e.g., a thank-you page). Putting it in your **global layout** ensures site-wide loading. * **Inside** `` (**not just before** ``): this makes the script available during fast navigations/SPAs and reduces race conditions. ## FAQ Install it site-wide. At a minimum, it must load on any page that triggers an event (e.g., thank-you pages). Yes, insert the snippet via your tag manager as an HTML tag that fires on all pages, still effectively placing it in the virtual ``. Keep one Pixel ID active. ## Related links * [How to create the Shortpen Pixel](/event-tracking/shortpen-pixel/pixel-creation) * [How to confirm your ShortPen Pixel is working](/event-tracking/shortpen-pixel/pixel-verification) * [How to install the ShortPen Pixel with the Shopify app](/event-tracking/shortpen-pixel/pixel-shopify-installation) * [Understanding Events and Conversions in ShortPen](/key-concepts/events-and-conversions-overview) * [How to enable Event Tracking on a ShortPen Link](/link-management/links-settings/enabling-event-tracking)