Install, change, or update a theme in WordPress
WordPress themes require installation, activation, and updating. You have two options for installing, activating, or updating a WordPress theme:
- Call our support number and one of our experts can do it for you for a fee.
- Do it yourself following the instructions in the tables below.
WordPress Premium Support
Our support experts can perform the following services for you for a fee:
- Install and activate one custom theme, purchased theme, or theme from the WordPress catalog.
- Update any number of installed themes to the current live release of theme using WordPress Dashboard.
- If none are specified, we will update the currently active theme.
- Manually update one theme.
- Example: A specific version provided to us by uploading it to the hosting account.
Do it yourself
To install, change, or update a theme in WordPress yourself, use the tables below to find the scenario that's applicable and follow those instructions.
Install a theme
| To do it yourself, see one of these steps | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Install a theme in WordPress | Basic |
| Install a WordPress theme with FTP | Medium |
Change a theme
| To do it yourself, see one of these steps | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Change a theme in WordPress | Basic |
| Change a WordPress theme in the database | Medium |
| Change a WordPress theme with SSH | Advanced |
Update a theme
| To do it yourself, see one of these steps | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Update a theme in WordPress | Basic |
| Update a WordPress theme with FTP | Medium |
More info
- For more information about our premium support for WordPress, please visit our WP Premium Support Catalog.
