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Installing via WordPress Admin

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Overview

The easiest method for most users is to install directly from your WordPress dashboard.

πŸ“ Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Download the Theme

  1. Go to your Envato account

  2. Navigate toΒ Downloads

  3. Find PestAnnihilate

  4. ClickΒ DownloadΒ β†’Β Installable WordPress File

  5. SaveΒ pestannihilate.zip to your computer

Step 2: Access WordPress Admin

  1. Log into your WordPress site

  2. Go toΒ yoursite.com/wp-admin

  3. Enter your username and password

Step 3: Upload the Theme

Dashboard β†’ Appearance β†’ Themes β†’ Add New β†’ Upload Theme
  1. ClickΒ Add NewΒ at the top of the page

  2. ClickΒ Upload ThemeΒ button

  3. ClickΒ Choose FileΒ and selectΒ pestannihilate.zip

  4. ClickΒ Install Now

Step 4: Activate the Theme

  1. Wait for installation to complete (progress bar)

  2. ClickΒ ActivateΒ link when it appears

  3. You’ll see “Theme activated” success message

Step 5: Verify Installation

  1. Go toΒ Appearance β†’ Themes

  2. Confirm PestAnnihilate is active (highlighted)

  3. Visit your site to see the default layout

⚠️ Common Issues & Solutions

Issue Solution
“The package could not be installed” File too large – increase upload limit
“Destination folder already exists” Delete old theme folder via FTP
“Broken theme after activation” Check PHP version (needs 7.4+)
White screen after activation Enable WP_DEBUG to see errors

 

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