{"id":7464,"date":"2022-08-30T07:52:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T07:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=7464"},"modified":"2025-07-18T10:48:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T10:48:40","slug":"how-can-i-install-a-new-wordpress-theme","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-install-a-new-wordpress-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I install a WordPress theme? (4 Easy Methods)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This step-by-step guide will walk you through the most common methods for installing a WordPress theme,  whether it\u2019s free, premium, or custom-developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: Install a Theme from the WordPress Dashboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Log In to Your WordPress Admin Dashboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to your WordPress login page (<code>yourdomain.com\/wp-admin<\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once logged in, go to <strong>Appearance<\/strong> (1)  \u2192 <strong>Themes<\/strong> (2), then click <strong>Add New<\/strong> (3).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a071554e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a071554e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1529\" height=\"751\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1.png 1529w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-1024x503.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-60x29.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-100x49.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1529px) 100vw, 1529px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2. Browse or Search for a Theme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the tabs like <strong>Popular<\/strong>, <strong>Latest<\/strong>, or <strong>Favorites<\/strong> to explore themes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have a specific theme in mind, type its name into the <strong>Search themes&#8230;<\/strong> field<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a0715aec&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a0715aec\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1859\" height=\"507\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2.png 1859w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-1024x279.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-768x209.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-50x14.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-1536x419.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-60x16.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-100x27.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1859px) 100vw, 1859px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3. Install and Activate the theme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To install a theme (e.g., &#8220;Inspiro&#8221;), hover over its image and click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a0715f88&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a0715f88\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"989\" height=\"722\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3.png 989w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-768x561.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-50x37.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-60x44.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-100x73.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the installation of your theme is ready, WordPress will show a <strong>success message <\/strong>(1). To start using the theme, click <strong>Activate <\/strong>(2). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a07163af&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a07163af\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1218\" height=\"821\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4.png 1218w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-1024x690.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-60x40.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-100x67.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1218px) 100vw, 1218px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2. Upload a theme via the WordPress Dashboard (For Premium or Custom Themes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve purchased a premium theme or have a custom <code>.zip<\/code> theme file, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1. Download the archived theme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the theme archive from the developer or theme marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2. Upload and install the theme <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In your WordPress Dashboard, go to <strong>Appearance<\/strong> (1) \u2192 <strong>Themes<\/strong> (2)  \u2192 <strong>Add New<\/strong> (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a071697f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a071697f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1529\" height=\"751\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5.png 1529w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-1024x503.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-60x29.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-100x49.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1529px) 100vw, 1529px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To upload the theme, click the <strong>Upload Theme <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a0716d90&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a0716d90\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1134\" height=\"791\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6.png 1134w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-1024x714.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-768x536.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-50x35.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-60x42.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-100x70.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1134px) 100vw, 1134px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Choose file<\/strong> and select the theme .zip file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a07171ac&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a07171ac\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1401\" height=\"339\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7.png 1401w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-1024x248.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-768x186.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-50x12.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-60x15.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-100x24.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1401px) 100vw, 1401px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your theme is installed, you will see a <strong>Theme installed successfully <\/strong>message (1).To start using this theme on your website, click the <strong>Activate<\/strong> button (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a07175ad&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a07175ad\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"460\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8.png 786w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-768x449.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-60x35.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-100x59.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 3. Install a theme using an FTP Client (Advanced Users)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method is useful for uploading large themes or when the WordPress dashboard isn\u2019t accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1. Connect via FTP Client<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use an FTP client like <strong>FileZilla<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your FTP login credentials (<a href=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-add-ftp-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>or create an FTP user <\/strong><\/a>via your WPX hosting panel)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to the theme folder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>public_html\/wp-content\/themes<\/code> (for your main site), or<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>domains\/yourdomain.com\/public_html\/wp-content\/themes<\/code> (for other sites)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a0717d62&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a0717d62\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"458\" height=\"334\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sftp___wpxexamp@s28.wpx_.net-FileZilla-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sftp___wpxexamp@s28.wpx_.net-FileZilla-8.png 458w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sftp___wpxexamp@s28.wpx_.net-FileZilla-8-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sftp___wpxexamp@s28.wpx_.net-FileZilla-8-50x36.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sftp___wpxexamp@s28.wpx_.net-FileZilla-8-60x44.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sftp___wpxexamp@s28.wpx_.net-FileZilla-8-100x73.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2. Upload the theme files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before uploading the theme, unzip it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, in the wp-content\/themes folder, drag and drop the theme folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a0718241&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a0718241\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1174\" height=\"899\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1.png 1174w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1-1024x784.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1-768x588.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1-50x38.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1-60x46.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1-100x77.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1174px) 100vw, 1174px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should now see the theme that you just uploaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a0718675&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a0718675\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"492\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11.png 584w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-50x42.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-60x51.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-100x84.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3. Activate the Theme in WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go back to your WordPress Dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Appearance<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Themes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate your uploaded theme and click <strong>Activate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a0718b82&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a0718b82\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1315\" height=\"740\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12.png 1315w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-50x28.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-60x34.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-100x56.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1315px) 100vw, 1315px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 4: Upload a theme using the WPX File Manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1. Access File Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your WPX Hosting account <a href=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/clientarea\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/clientarea\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>FTP Users &amp; Files<\/strong> \u2192 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-access-my-file-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">File Manager<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the File Manager, navigate to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>public_html\/wp-content\/themes<\/code> (for your main site), or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>domains\/yourdomain.com\/public_html\/wp-content\/themes<\/code> (for other sites)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a071917f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a071917f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1276\" height=\"743\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13.png 1276w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-1024x596.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-60x35.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-100x58.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1276px) 100vw, 1276px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Upload and Extract the Theme ZIP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In File Manager, click <strong>File<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Upload Files<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a07195f9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a07195f9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"616\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upload the <code>.zip<\/code> file, then right-click on it and choose <strong>Extract Archive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a0719a18&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a0719a18\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"997\" height=\"670\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15.png 997w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-768x516.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-60x40.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-100x67.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px\" 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<strong>Appearance<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Themes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate your uploaded theme and click <strong>Activate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3f2a0719f11&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3f2a0719f11\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1315\" height=\"740\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13303\" 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