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# How to Install a WordPress Theme Manually

You can easily install a WordPress theme and activate it manually. Follow the steps below to do so.

* Log in to the **WordPress dashboard**.
* From the **Dashboard** menu, go to **Appearance** and click on **Themes**.

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* Click on **Add New**.

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* Choose **Upload Theme**.

* Click on **Browse** and select the theme from your computer. Click on **Install Now**.

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* It will take a few moments to install. After that, click on **Activate**.

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{% hint style="success" %}
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and activated a new WordPress theme.
{% endhint %}