Theme Installation

Learn how to install the Theme using the most popular methods.

Envato Market Plugin ( Recommended )

The simplest method to install the theme is to use the Envato Toolkit Plugin. This option is the preferred method as it allows you to easily create backups and update to future versions.

STEP 1.

Download the Envato Market Plugin here.

STEP 2.

Follow these steps to upload the zip file to your WordPress plugin area:

  1. Download the envato-market.zip and unpack the archive.
  2. Upload envato-marketfolder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  3. Alternatively you can upload the envato-market.zip via the WordPress > Plugins admin page.
  4. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  5. Click the ‘Envato Market’ menu in WordPress and connect to the API.
  6. If you do not have a Token, create one here.

WordPress Admin Upload

The most common method of installing WordPress themes is via the WordPress admin.

Please Note. Some servers may not allow you to upload the Theme due to the size of it. The recommend method is the Envato Market Plugin.

STEP 1.

Follow these steps to download the Theme from your ThemeForest downloads section:

  1. Goto Your ThemeForest Account
  2. Click on Downloads
  3. Locate the Theme and click Download
  4. Click Installable WordPress File Only
  5. This will now download the the Theme zip file to your computer

STEP 2.

Next, upload the zip file to your WordPress Themes area by doing the following:

  1. Goto your WordPress Admin
  2. Click the Appearance Menu Item
  3. Click Themes
  4. Click Add New
  5. Click Upload Theme
  6. Click Choose File
  7. Locate the Theme zip file you’ve downloaded
  8. Click Install Now
  9. Click Activate

 

FTP Client

Use this method if you’re experiencing issues with the other methods or if you simply prefer to use FTP.

Please note. Only use this option if you have experience using FTP.

STEP 1.

Follow these steps to download the Theme from your ThemeForest downloads section:

  1. Goto Your ThemeForest Account
  2. Click on Downloads
  3. Locate the Theme and click Download
  4. Click Installable WordPress File Only
  5. This will now download the the Theme zip file to your computer
  6. Unzip the downloaded file. This should reveal the Theme folder.

STEP 2.

Next, upload the Theme folder to your Server by doing the following:

  1. Open your FTP client and connect to your web server.
  2. Locate the downloaded Theme folder ( ensure it is unzipped first )
  3. Upload the Theme folder to your_server/wp-content/themes/ folder
  4. Once it’s uploaded, login to your WordPress Admin
  5. Click the Appearance Menu Item
  6. Click Themes
  7. Locate the Theme, hover over it and click Activate

Updating The Theme

Learn how to update the Theme to the latest available version.

Envato Market Plugin ( Recommended )

If you have not already installed the Envato Toolkit Plugin, please see guide to install it here.

  1. Login to your WordPress Admin
  2. Click Envato Market from the WordPress Admin Menu
  3. Click the Themes tab
  4. Locate the Theme and click Update Available

FTP Client

Use this method if you’re experiencing issues with the other methods or if you simply prefer FTP.

Please note. Only use this option if you have experience using FTP.

STEP 1.

Download the Theme from your ThemeForest downloads area by following these steps:

  1. Goto Your ThemeForest Account
  2. Click on Downloads
  3. Locate the Theme and click Download
  4. Click Installable WordPress File Only
  5. This will now download the the Theme zip file to your computer
  6. Unzip the downloaded file. This should reveal the Theme folder.

STEP 2.

Next, follow these steps to upload the Theme folder to your Server:

  1. Open your FTP client and connect to your web server.
  2. Locate the downloaded Theme folder ( ensure it is unzipped first )
  3. If you wish to make a backup of the current version, locate the current version of the Theme within your_server/wp-content/themes/ and download this to your computer in a safe area
  4. When you’re read to update, upload the new version of the Theme folder to your_server/wp-content/themes/
  5. Once it’s uploaded, login to your WordPress Admin
  6. Click the Appearance Menu Item
  7. Click Themes
  8. Locate the Theme, hover over it and click Theme Details to check you are now using the latest version.