How to install WordPress Themes

📝 Note: If you have just purchased a ThemeIsle theme, please refer to this guide in order to get started with it.

There are 2 scenarios that you may follow in order to install a WordPress Theme:

  • first - install the theme directly from WordPress
  • second - install a theme by uploading its file

Directly from WordPress

1
Navigate to Appearance > Themes.
2
Click on the Add New button.

3
Type the  name of the desired theme in the Search bar.
4
Once the theme appears, click on the Install button.

5
Activate the theme by clicking on the Activate button.

Upload its file

1
Once you are in the Dashboard, go to  Appearance > Themes.
2
To install your new WordPress theme click on the  Add New tab.

3
Click the Upload Theme button in the WordPress Dashboard.

4
Click the  Choose File button, select the ZIP archive of your theme from your local computer, and press the Install Now button.

5
Click on the  Activate button.

We're done! You have  successfully installed your WordPress theme. You can now go to the front end of your site and see the newly installed theme in action.


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