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How to install a WordPress theme through the FTP connection?

How to Install WordPress Theme

The best method to install a WordPress template is using FTP-File Transfer Protocol software. You can upload themes for WordPress through the FTP. You need to have an FTP client for this. I prefer FileZilla FTP client software for this.  The self hosted WordPress blog as got more advantages than Blogger/Blogspot blogs. Setting up a WordPress is made easier these days . Many web hosts are now offering a one click install from their script panel Fantastico. In this tutorial I will show you Step-by-step instruction on WordPress theme installation on your site. WordPress blog provides more traffic,backlinksSEO, easy to use plugins, cool themes… etc . My suggestion is if you are using Blogspot try to do blogging in WorPress platform :)

Steps to Install WordPress Theme:

  • Open FTP Client (FileZilla) software.
  • Enter host name, username and password.
  • Click Quick connect.
  • Unzip and keep the downloaded WordPress theme.
  • In FileZilla navigate to the theme folder.
  • In the right hand side of FTP client navigate to /Public_html/wp-content/themes as shown in the below screenshot,
How to install WordPress Template
  • Just right click the WordPress theme folder and click Upload.
  • Now your theme will be uploaded to Wp-content/themes folder.
  • Logon to your WordPress Dashboard(http://www.YOURDOMAIN.com/wp-admin)
  • Navigate to WordPress Dashboard –> Appearance –> Themes
  • Select the theme you uploaded and click Activate.

That’s it! Done!

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