This guide provides step-by-step instructions to install a theme using three different methods:
- 🧭 Install from the WordPress Admin Dashboard (search & install)
- 📦 Upload ZIP file via WordPress Admin
- 📂 Install via FTP/SFTP
⚠️ Note: These steps apply to all our WordPress themes, not just Axis FSE. We’re using the Axis FSE theme in this documentation as an example.
✅ Prerequisites #
- WordPress 5.9 or above (Axis FSE is a Full Site Editing (FSE) theme)
- A working WordPress site with admin access
- ZIP file of the Axis FSE theme (for ZIP and FTP methods)
🧭 Method 1: Install Axis FSE via WordPress Admin (Search & Install) #
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Go to Appearance > Themes.
- Click the “Add New” button at the top.
- In the search bar, type: Axis FSE
- Once you see the theme, click “Install”.
- After installation, click “Activate” to make it your active theme.
✅ Done! Axis FSE is now live on your website.
📦 Method 2: Upload ZIP File via WordPress Admin #
Use this method if you’ve downloaded the theme ZIP file from our website or another source.
- Download the ZIP file for Axis FSE from the theme provider.
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New.
- Click the “Upload Theme” button at the top.
- Click “Choose File” and select the Axis FSE .zip file.
- Click “Install Now”.
- Once installed, click “Activate”.
✅ Axis FSE is now installed and activated.
📂 Method 3: Install Axis FSE via FTP/SFTP #
If you prefer or need to install the theme manually via FTP/SFTP, follow these steps:
Step 1: Download & Unzip
- Download the Axis FSE theme .zip file.
- Extract the .zip file on your computer. You should get a folder named axis-fse or similar.
Step 2: Upload via FTP
- Connect to your website using an FTP client like FileZilla or through your hosting control panel’s File Manager.
- Navigate to /wp-content/themes/
- Upload the unzipped folder (axis-fse) into the themes directory.
- Once uploaded, go to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to Appearance > Themes.
- Locate Axis FSE and click Activate.
✅ The theme is now installed via FTP and ready to use.
🛠️ Need Help? #
If you experience issues during installation:
- Check file/folder permissions
- Make sure your server meets WordPress requirements
- Ensure ZIP is not double-zipped (i.e., not nested folders)
Feel free to contact our support team for further assistance.
