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This guide explains how to install a free WordPress template from your Hosted.com® WordPress website.
Yes. WordPress offers thousands of free themes (often referred to as templates) that you can use to create a professional-looking website without purchasing additional design software. The official WordPress Theme Directory contains free themes developed by individuals and organizations from around the world, all of which are reviewed before being made available for download.
Free WordPress themes are suitable for many types of websites, including blogs, business websites, portfolios, nonprofit organizations, and small online stores. While premium themes often include additional features and dedicated support, many free themes provide excellent performance, responsive layouts, and extensive customization options.
Hosted.com® WordPress Hosting makes it easy to browse, install, and manage free WordPress themes. Combined with optimized hosting, LiteSpeed technology, automatic backups, and enhanced security, you can quickly launch a professional website using a free WordPress theme.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to Install a Free WordPress Template
1. Login to the Hosted.com® Client Portal using your account credentials.
2. Click the Manage Services dropdown menu and choose WordPress Hosting.
3. On the next page, choose Manage next to your domain.
4. Click Login to access cPanel.
5. In cPanel, choose WordPress Management or WordPress Manager by Softaculous and Login.
6. Access your WordPress Dashboard through your hosting management tools.
7. Navigate to Appearance and select Themes.
8. Click Add New Theme to open the official WordPress Theme Directory.
9. Browse or search for a free theme that meets your website’s requirements.
10. Preview the theme to review its layout and features before installation.
11. Click Install, and then select Activate to apply the free theme to your website.
12. Customize the theme using the available settings before publishing your website.
Additional Information
- All themes in the official WordPress Theme Directory are available to download and use free of charge.
- Free themes are reviewed for coding standards and basic security before being published in the WordPress Theme Directory.
- Many free themes include responsive web designs that work well on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
- Premium themes may offer additional layouts, advanced customization options, and dedicated customer support.
- You can install and switch between free themes without affecting your WordPress content, although some design elements may need to be reconfigured.
- Always keep your installed themes updated to maintain security and compatibility with the latest version of WordPress.
- Testing a new theme in a staging environment helps prevent unexpected issues on your live website.
- Hosted.com® WordPress Hosting provides the performance and security required to get the most from both free and premium WordPress themes.
Login to Hosted.com® Account
1. Go to the Hosted.com® website Account Login page.
2. Enter your Email and Password and click the Sign In button.
3. You will see the Hosted.com® Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.
Login to cPanel from your Hosted.com® Dashboard
4. Click on Manage Services to view the sub-dropdown menu and select the hosting package for the domain you want to work with – in our example we are using WordPress Hosting.
5. Click the Manage button to the right of the domain name you want to access.
6. The display will now show Product Information, Quick Manage, Resource Usage and Site Statistics for that domain name.
7. Under Product Information, scroll down to Control Panel, which will display cPanel to the right, and click on the Login button.
8. The cPanel Dashboard will now be display
