First you need to choose your perfect domain name. Then, select a good web host such as SiteGround or Bluehost , which offer affordable hosting options with WordPress installation that many people love. We personally prefer and use Managed WordPress hosting from WP Engine where WordPress is already installed and configured for you plus they manage your server side settings for you.
Simply log into your account, go to your downloads and locate your theme. This will download the zip file for your theme. Instead unzip the file and then locate the installable theme file within it. Luckily most developers clearly label their files, so it should be pretty easy to find. The theme is missing the style. If you attempt to install your theme, and end up on a white screen of death you know, the WordPress version of the Windows blue screen of death you probably need to make a tweak to your server.
To solve this either:. For a more detailed explanation, you can see our own Total theme troubleshooting doc that walks you through the steps. Still looking for your perfect theme? Check out some of these top WordPress themes from ThemeForest! First, you need to install a FTP file transfer protocol solution — we like Transmit or FileZilla this second one is free — woot!
You will also need to be logged into your hosting account to gather the following information:. Then upload the extracted theme file. See — not too hard, right? You may have accidentally downloaded the theme plus docs and anything else. After installing and activating your theme is super easy if you simply install the Envato Market plugin. The best part about WordPress plugins is that they give you access to all of your Themeforest and Codecanyon purchases right from your WordPress dashboard!
This makes it even easier to install new purchases as well as keep them up to date so you always have the latest feature additions, bundled plugin updates and any theme security patches. This will take you to the EnvatoAPI page where you can generate an authorization token. Copy your token code and go back to your WordPress dashboard. It has a lot of good ones, some of them being among the top-selling themes of all times. The only thing you have to pay for every 6 months or once a year is the support, if you need it.
But not everything is peachy. I advise you to create an account, where you can always find your theme s , files, and everything you might need in the future. Also, in most cases, an Envato account is a must in order to have access to auto-updates, demo data, support, and so on. To do this, you have to:. After that, click the Download button next to your theme to display your options. Press the Upload Theme button at the top-left, which will display the upload form. Nowadays, most premium WordPress themes come with a child theme in their packages, so search for a.
Your-Theme-Name- Child. Most ThemeForest themes will require an Envato Token in order for you to register your purchase, and have access to automatic updates, demo data, premium plugins, or even to activate the whole theme, in some cases. It will be a bit easier for you as well. Some ThemeForest themes will require the use of a plugin in order to register your purchase, and have access to auto updates and whatever else they provide. After installing and activating the plugin, you can access its settings by going to Envato Market , in the bottom-left side of your Dashboard.
Another reason why I started with how to add an Envato Token is that, as you can see from the above examples, the theme at least most of them and the plugin provide a small guide and direct links for you in order to create a token, therefore making the process easier. If not, install the Envato Market plugin and use the links there. Now, no matter what links you click, either the one provided by your theme, or by the plugin, or the one I provided above, you should end up here:.
Agree to the Term and conditions , then press the Create Token button.
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