đź“– How to Upload and Install a Theme in WordPress (Beginner Guide)

Step 1: Log into WordPress

  1. Open your web browser (Chrome, Edge, or Safari).

  2. In the address bar, type your website link with /wp-admin at the end.

    • Example: www.mywebsite.com/wp-admin

  3. Press Enter.

  4. On the login page, type your username and password.

  5. Click Log In.

Now you are in the WordPress Dashboard.

Step 2: Go to the Themes Page

  1. In the left-hand menu, find Appearance.
  2. Hover your mouse over it and click Themes.
  3. You’ll now see all the themes currently installed on your website.

Step 3: Add a New Theme

  1. At the top of the page, click the Add New button.

  2. You now have two options:

    • Option 1: Install a Free Theme from WordPress.org

      • You’ll see a search bar where you can search for themes (for example, “Astra,” “OceanWP,” or “Twenty Twenty-Four”).
      • When you find a theme you like, hover over it and click Install.
      • After installation, click Activate.

    • Option 2: Upload a Premium or Custom Theme

      • If you bought a theme from a marketplace or got one from us, you’ll usually have a .zip file.
      • At the top of the page, click Upload Theme.
      • Click Choose File and select the .zip file from your computer.
      • Click Install Now.
      • When it’s finished, click Activate.

Step 4: Customize Your Theme

  1. After activation, go to Appearance → Customize.

  2. This will open the WordPress Customizer.

    • Here you can change your logo, colors, fonts, menus, and homepage settings.

  3. Each theme has different customization options, so explore the menus.

Step 5: Import Demo Content (Optional)