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
Log in to your Kalium Account page.
Go to the "Downloads" tab.
Click “Download” button next to the Kalium theme to download the kalium.zip file.
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.
Open your FTP client and log in to your website using your FTP credentials.
Once logged in, go to the
~/wp-content/themes/
directory on your server.
Step 3: Upload the Theme Files
Unzip the downloaded Kalium theme file, named
kalium.zip
.Upload the unzipped
kalium
directory to thethemes
folder on your server. Make sure that you are placing the entirekalium
folder inside~/wp-content/themes/
.
Step 4: Activate the Theme
Login to your WordPress admin panel.
Go to Appearances > Themes.
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.
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