1. Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard #
- Go to your website’s login page (e.g.,
yourwebsite.com/wp-admin
). - Enter your username and password, then click Log In.
2. Navigate to the Theme Section #
- From the WordPress dashboard, hover over Appearance in the left-hand menu.
- Click on Themes from the dropdown.
3. Install the Theme #
A. Installing a Theme from the WordPress Directory #
- Click on the Add New button at the top of the Themes page.
- Browse or search for the desired theme using the search bar.
- Once you find your theme, click Install.
B. Uploading a Theme (If You Have a ZIP File) #
- On the Add Themes page, click the Upload Theme button.
- Click Choose File, locate the theme’s
.zip
file on your computer, and select it. - Click Install Now.
4. Activate the Theme #
- After installation, click the Activate button to make the theme live on your website.
5. Verify the Theme Activation #
- Visit your website by clicking on Visit Site in the top-left corner of the dashboard.
- Check if the theme appears as expected.