{"id":75466,"date":"2024-08-23T07:19:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T07:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awardspace.com\/?p=75466"},"modified":"2024-08-23T07:19:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T07:19:32","slug":"how-to-install-an-elgg-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awardspace.com\/kb\/how-to-install-an-elgg-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install an Elgg Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"

After you have installed Elgg core<\/a> and logged in to the admin dashboard<\/a>, you can search for themes that can help you customize your new website.<\/p>\n

Elgg themes are a set of files that help you customize the appearance of your website. Via themes, you can modify website colors, fonts, layouts, and content distribution.<\/p>\n

The process of installing an Elgg theme is simple and in this article, we share how to do so simply and quickly.<\/p>\n

The process is comprised only of a few easy-to-follow steps.<\/p>\n

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Download the Theme<\/h2>\n

The first step of the process is to search for a theme that suits your needs. You can browse the Elgg themes\/plugins library<\/a> and filter out the one that best matches your preferences.<\/p>\n

Once you select a theme, download it on your computer device.<\/p>\n

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Extract the Theme<\/h3>\n

Extract the .zip file on your computer. In most cases, the extracted folder should contain files like start.php, manifest.xml, and possibly folders such as views, graphics, etc.<\/p>\n

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Upload the Theme to the AwardSpace Server<\/h3>\n

Use the AwardSpace file manager to upload the theme folder to your server.<\/p>\n

The Elgg theme folder should be uploaded to the directory of your Elgg installation.<\/p>\n

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Activate the Theme<\/h3>\n

Once you upload the Elgg theme to the AwardSpace server, it is time to activate it.<\/p>\n

To do so, log in to your Elgg site as an administrator.<\/p>\n

Then, via the admin dashboard, go to Configure->Plugins.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once there, find the theme you uploaded in the list of plugins.<\/p>\n

Enable the theme by toggling it on.<\/p>\n

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Set the Theme as Default<\/h3>\n

Once the theme is enabled, you should set it as the default theme on your website.<\/p>\n

Via the Elgg dashboard, go to Configure > Settings > Appearance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choose the newly uploaded theme as your default theme.<\/p>\n

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(Optional) Clear Cache<\/h3>\n

To ensure all changes take effect, you might need to clear the Elgg cache.<\/p>\n

Go to Administration > Advanced Settings<\/strong> and find the option to clear the cache.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Now you have successfully managed to install an Elgg theme, and can already start customizing your website, so it looks and feels exactly as you wish it to.<\/p>\n

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