To install a WordPress Theme you must have a working version of WordPress already installed. For information regarding installation of the WordPress platform, please see the WordPress Codex.
1. Login to your WordPress Dashboard and go to Appearance → Themes. Click “Add New“.
![Installing a WordPress Theme - Step 1](http://nicethemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/installing-a-theme-1.jpg)
Figure 1: The Appearance > Themes section.
2. On the “Add Themes” screen, click “Upload Theme”.
![Installing a WordPress Theme - Step 2](http://nicethemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/installing-a-theme-2.jpg)
Figure 2: The “Add Themes” screen.
3. Choose the theme zip file you downloaded from NiceThemes and click the “Install Now” button.
![Installing a WordPress Theme - Step 3](http://nicethemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/installing-a-theme-3.jpg)
Figure 3: Uploading the Theme zip file.
4. Activate your Theme by clicking the “Activate” link.
![Installing a WordPress Theme - Step 4](http://nicethemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/installing-a-theme-4.jpg)
Figure 4: Activating the WordPress theme.
That’s all you need to do to install your WordPress theme. Some themes need some shifting around of the Widgets and Page Templates.