Installing via FTP

Overview

Use this method when:

• WordPress admin upload fails

• File is too large

• You need more control

• Server has FTP access only

📝 Prerequisites

• FTP client (FileZilla, Cyberduck, or similar)

• FTP credentials from your hosting provider

• Extracted theme folder on your computer

Step 1: Extract the Theme Files

1. Locate pestannihilate.zip on your computer

2. Right-click → Extract All (Windows)

3. Or double-click to unzip (Mac)

4. You should see a folder named pestannihilate

Step 2: Connect via FTP

Using FileZilla (free):

1. Open FileZilla

2. Enter your FTP credentials:

   • Host: ftp.yoursite.com or IP address

   • Username: your_ftp_username

   • Password: your_ftp_password

   • Port: 21 (default)

3. Click Quickconnect

Step 3: Navigate to WordPress Themes Folder

Remote site path: /public_html/wp-content/themes/

Step 4: Upload Theme Folder

1. Left panel (Local): Navigate to extracted pestannihilate folder

2. Right panel (Remote): Navigate to /wp-content/themes/

3. Drag pestannihilate folder from left to right

4. Wait for upload to complete

Step 6: Activate the Theme

1. Go to WordPress Admin

2. Appearance → Themes

3. Find PestAnnihilate

4. Click Activate

📊 FTP Client Comparison

Client	Platform	Price	Best For
FileZilla	Windows/Mac/Linux	Free	Beginners
Cyberduck	Mac/Windows	Free	Mac users
Transmit	Mac	$45	Professionals
WinSCP	Windows	Free	Security focus

❗ FTP Security Tips

• Use SFTP (port 22) when available

• Change FTP password regularly

• Don’t share FTP credentials

• Use strong passwords (15+ characters)

• Log out when finished