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  4. Import Demo Content
  5. Genesis Theme Settings
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Theme Installation

Here is a detailed guide on how to install and activate your CHILD THEME.

Method 1: Install from WordPress Dashboard

  1. Make sure you have already installed and activated the Genesis Framework (This is the parent theme).
  2. Go to your WordPress dashboard and select Appearance > Themes.
  3. Click on Add New link to upload your CHILD THEME and activate it.
  4. Upon activation, you can configure theme options on Genesis > Theme Options page.

Install Theme

Alternatively, you can also install your CHILD THEME by uploading it via FPT.

Tip: Both the Genesis Framework and your CHILD THEME should be in the same directory i.e /wp-content/themes/ folder.

Method 2: Install through FTP

  1. Download and extract files from your CHILD THEME.
  2. Login to your FTP and navigate to wp-content/themes/ directory.
  3. Upload your CHILD THEME folder to themes directory.
  4. Login to WordPress admin and navigate to Appearance > Themes.
  5. You can see your CHILD THEME in the list and click on Activate button.

Thats it! Now you are rocking your awesome CHILD THEME.

Stylesheet is Missing Error:

If you are getting a “Broken Theme / Stylesheet Missing Error” while activating the theme, then please make sure that you extract all the files to a folder and get rid of all the subfolders before uploading it.

WordPress detects a theme based on its stylesheet

Right: /wp-content/themes/YOUR-CHILD-THEME/style.css
Wrong: /wp-content/themes/YOUR-CHILD-THEME/subfolder/style.css

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