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  1. jhutchnz
    Member

    I have purchased a theme that I would like to use for my blog/website. I already have a domain name and host site ( not yet updated), but I am having issues finding the "install themes" button to install the theme I want for my site.
    I do not have a paid blog with WordPress. Could this be the issue?
    Please help me, my time is limited regarding building the site.

    Thank you.

    Josselyne Hutchings
    Blog url: http://jlondonimages.wordpress.com/

  2. timethief
    Member

    To use a third party theme you will have to hire a web host and set up a self hosted WordPress.org install.

    The only themes we can use on free hosted WordPress.com blogs are found here > Appearance > Themes and there are 200 of them
    see also > http://theme.wordpress.com/

    There is no FTP access to free hosted WordPress.COM blogs and we cannot install plugins, upload third-party themes or edit templates or themes. Those found on the internet are for WordPress.ORG installs which run on different software.
    http://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/
    http://en.support.wordpress.com/plugins/
    http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/adding-new-themes/

    There is no upgrade you can purchase from WordPress.com that changes anything stated here http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/ and restated again here > http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/#important-notes-before-upgrading and restated again here > http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/#frequently-asked-questions

  3. notawoodpecker
    Member

    I already have a domain name and host site ( not yet updated),

    Who is that host?

    That's probably where you need to ask this question as hosts operate differently.

  4. auxclass
    Member

    What is the domain name - URL you need help installing the theme on?

  5. auxclass
    Member

    You might be in the wrong forum:

    http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/7-things-to-know-before-posting-in-wordpresscom-forums?replies=1

    This site is for support of sites hosted on WordPress.COM.

    For more on the difference: http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

  6. jhutchnz
    Member

    Thank you everyone.. I realised.. I hadnt purchase hosting..lol
    I just had a domain name.. Thanks.. u guys are Awesome!!

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