How to install a Joomla Template Updated on September 22, 2020 by Carrie Smaha 1 Minutes, 16 Seconds to Read This article will assist you with installing a Joomla template on your Joomla hosting. Joomla 2.5 has reached its end of life as for 12/31/2014. Please be advised this may be a security risk to your website. You can view more information about the end of life here. When you first install Joomla, the default theme will be loaded, which looks similar to the below screenshot: If you search the web for “Joomla Templates“, you’ll find that there are quite a few templates available online that you can download. At this point, it is assumed that you have downloaded a template to your desktop. You’ll first need to log into your Joomla Administrator section. To do this, visit your joomla site and access the administrator folder. For example, if your joomla driven site can be found at domain.com, then you’ll go to domain.com/administrator. To log in, use the username and password that you set when you first installed Joomla. After you have logged in, click “Extensions” and then click “Install / Uninstall“. Under “Upload Package File“, choose “Browse” and find the template file on your desktop. After choosing the file, click “Upload File & Install“. When your template has been uploaded and installed successfully, you’ll receive a success message. From here, click “Extensions” and then click “Template Manager“. Then, select the template you just uploaded, and then click “Default” in the upper right hand corner menu. Congratulations, your new template has been installed! When you access your website, your new template will be activated. Share this Article Carrie Smaha Senior Manager Marketing Operations Carrie Smaha is a Senior Marketing Operations leader with over 20 years of experience in digital strategy, web development, and IT project management. She specializes in go-to-market programs and SaaS solutions for WordPress and VPS Hosting, working closely with technical teams and customers to deliver high-performance, scalable platforms. At InMotion Hosting, she drives product marketing initiatives that blend strategic insight with technical depth. More Articles by Carrie Related Articles How to Create a Slideshow (Carousel) in Joomla 4.0 using Bootstrap How to write a blog post in Joomla 3.1 How to Use the Free Mini Frontpage Extension for Joomla 4.0 How to Change a Joomla 2.5 User’s Email Address How to Configure Joomla 2.5 to Send Email Using SMTP How to Edit a Joomla 3 Template How to install Phoca Gallery for Joomla 2.5 Creating a Menu Item for your Joomla 3 Component Changing Email Settings in Joomla 3.1 Using the Redirect Manager in Joomla 3.1
