Installing theme via FTP

If you haven’t tried installing Kalium via WordPress yet, please read that guide first before proceeding with this FTP method.

If you prefer or need to use FTP to install the Kalium theme, this method involves uploading the theme files directly to your server. While it requires a few more steps compared to the WordPress method, it’s useful if you encounter any issues with the dashboard installation. Follow the instructions below to upload and activate Kalium using FTP.

Step 1: Download Kalium

1. Log in to your Kalium Account page.

2. Go to the "Downloads" tab.

3. Click “Download” button next to the Kalium theme to download the kalium.zip file.

My acount page with the Downloads tab active

Step 2: Set Up or Use an FTP Client

To start, you’ll need an FTP client. Popular options include FileZilla (available for Windows and Mac) and Transmit (for Mac users). If you already use a different FTP client, you can continue with that.

1. Open your FTP client and log in to your website using your FTP credentials.

2. Once logged in, go to the ~/wp-content/themes/ directory on your server.

Step 3: Upload the Theme Files

1. Unzip the downloaded Kalium theme file, named kalium.zip.

2. Upload the unzipped kalium directory to the themes folder on your server. Make sure that you are placing the entire kalium folder inside ~/wp-content/themes/.

The kalium directory should appear inside the ~/wp-content/themes/ folder

Step 4: Activate the Theme

1. Login to your WordPress admin panel.

2. Go to Appearances > Themes.

3. Locate Kalium theme and click Activate to enable it on your site.

By following these steps, you’ll have Kalium installed and activated on your WordPress site. If you run into any issues, make sure to check that all files were uploaded correctly and that you’re using the latest version of the theme.