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How to Install a WordPress Theme

1. Login to WordPress Dashboard.

Your WordPress Dashboard can be accessed using the URL yourdomain.com/wp-admin

2. Click on Appearance that can be found on the left hand side of the screen.

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3. Click on the link Add New Themes.

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4. Now you are in the Install Themes page. Click on the link Upload to upload a new theme file.

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5. Click on the button Browse and select your WordPress theme file (in .zip format) from your computer’s hard drive.

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6. Click on the Install Now button to install the theme. Once the theme is installed you will receive the following confirmation message.

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7. Click on the Activate link to activate the theme. Congratulations! Your WordPress theme is now active!

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