There are several ways to change your WordPress theme. In this article, we will explain how to change and install a WordPress theme using the WordPress dashboard and by uploading a theme ZIP file.
Before changing the theme, it's important to ensure that you have the latest backup of your website. This way, if anything goes wrong, you'll have a working backup available. You can access JetBackup from cPanel and then click on 'Home Directory' to view the list of backups. Please make sure that you have the most recent one.
Installing Theme using WordPress Theme Directory
This method will help you install free themes on your WordPress website from the official WordPress theme directory.
Step #1:
Enter cPanel - If you don't know how, you can follow this guide.
Step #2:
Click on WordPress Manager by Softaculous, then click Login next to your website to access the backend area.
Step #3:
Go to Appearance > Themes, and then select Add New Theme.
Step #4:
Use the search bar and filter function to find your desired theme. You can preview it by clicking the Preview button to see its layout and design. Once you have selected the desired theme, click on Install.
Step #5:
Once the theme is installed, you will see the Activate button to activate the theme on your website.
Installing Theme using ZIP File in the WordPress Dashboard
Step #1:
Enter cPanel - If you don't know how, you can follow this guide.
Step #2:
Click on WordPress Manager by Softaculous, then click Login next to your website to access the backend area.
Step #3:
Go to Appearance > Themes, and then select Add New Theme and and click on Upload Theme.
Step #4:
Click on Choose File to upload the ZIP file of the theme provided by the theme provider, and then click on Install Now.
Step #5:
After installing the theme, you will have the option to activate it. If you want to preview it before activation, click on Go to Themes Page and then select Live Preview. Otherwise, you can activate it directly.
Congratulations! You've successfully changed your Wordpress theme in cPanel.
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