Updating the Theme

Keeping your KERAPY WordPress Theme up-to-date ensures that your website benefits from the latest features, bug fixes, and security updates. Below are step-by-step instructions to update your theme purchased from Envato/ThemeForest.

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Important Notes Before Updating

1. Backup Your Website:
   • It is strongly recommended to take a full backup of your website, including the database and files, before proceeding with the update. This ensures you can restore your site if anything goes wrong during the update process.
2. Save Customizations:
   • If you’ve made direct changes to the theme files, these will be overwritten during the update. To preserve your modifications, use the child theme for all customizations.
3. Check Compatibility:
   • Ensure that your WordPress version and installed plugins are compatible with the new theme version.

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Method 1: Update Using Envato Market Plugin

The easiest way to update your theme is by using the Envato Market Plugin, which automates the process.

Step 1: Install and Configure the Envato Market Plugin

1. Download the Envato Market plugin from https://envato.com/market-plugin/.
2. Upload and activate the plugin from Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
3. Go to Envato Market in your WordPress dashboard and connect your account:
   • Click Generate a Personal Token and follow the instructions.
   • Paste the token into the plugin settings and save.

Step 2: Update the Theme

1. Navigate to Envato Market in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Locate the KERAPY Theme under Themes.
3. If an update is available, click the Update button.
4. Wait for the update process to complete.

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Method 2: Manual Update via WordPress Dashboard

If you prefer not to use the Envato Market Plugin, you can update the theme manually.

Step 1: Download the Latest Version

1. Log in to your Envato/ThemeForest account.
2. Go to Downloads and locate the KERAPY Theme.
3. Click Download and select Installable WordPress file only.

Step 2: Replace the Old Theme

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to Appearance > Themes.
2. Activate a different theme (e.g., Twenty Twenty-Three).
3. Delete the existing KERAPY theme.
4. Click Add New and upload the latest kerapy.zip file.
5. Click Install Now and then Activate.

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Method 3: Manual Update via FTP

For those familiar with FTP, you can update the theme manually through your server.

Step 1: Download the Latest Version

• Log in to your Envato account and download the latest KERAPY Theme ZIP file as described above.

Step 2: Upload the Theme via FTP

1. Extract the kerapy.zip file on your computer.
2. Use an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla) to connect to your server.
3. Navigate to /wp-content/themes/ on your server.
4. Delete the old kerapy folder.
5. Upload the new kerapy folder from the extracted files.

Step 3: Activate the Theme

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to Appearance > Themes and activate the KERAPY theme.

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Post-Update Checklist

1. Clear Cache: Clear your browser and website cache to ensure all updates are reflected properly.
2. Verify Functionality: Check all pages, plugins, and features to ensure everything works correctly after the update.
3. Reapply Customizations (if needed): If you made customizations without a child theme, reapply them manually.

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Need Help?

If you encounter any issues or need assistance with the update process, our support team is here to help!
Contact us at support@eleganceincode.com for prompt assistance.