# 2.1 - Theme Installation

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### **Minimum Server Requirements for Theme Installation**

Before installing the theme, please make sure your hosting environment meets or exceeds the following requirements.\
These settings will ensure smooth installation and optimal performance.

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#### **1. PHP Version**

* **PHP 7.4** or higher (PHP 8.0+ recommended).

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#### **2. PHP Configuration Limits**
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| Setting               | Recommended Value  | Why It’s Needed                                  |
| --------------------- | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------ |
| `upload_max_filesize` | **64M** or higher  | Allows large theme/demo files to be uploaded.    |
| `post_max_size`       | **64M** or higher  | Handles total size of uploads plus form data.    |
| `memory_limit`        | **256M** or higher | Prevents memory exhaustion errors during import. |
| `max_execution_time`  | **300** or higher  | Gives enough time for large demo imports.        |
| `max_input_vars`      | **3000** or higher | Ensures all theme options can be saved properly. |

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#### **3. How to Update PHP Settings**

You can change these settings in one of the following ways:

* **cPanel / Hosting Panel** → Look for “PHP Settings” or “Select PHP Version”.
* **php.ini** file → Edit or create in your root folder.
* **.htaccess** file → Add PHP value lines (if your host allows it).

> If you’re not sure how to do this, contact your hosting provider and ask them to update these values for your account.

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#### **4. Recommended WordPress Version**

* **WordPress 6.0** or higher (latest version recommended).

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#### **5. Hosting Recommendation**

We recommend using:

* **PHP 8.0 or 8.1**
* **MySQL 5.7** or higher / MariaDB 10.3 or higher
* A reliable hosting provider optimized for WordPress.
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**2.1 Theme Installation**

1. Download the theme ZIP file from your ThemeForest account.
2. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
3. Navigate to: **Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme**
4. Upload the `one.zip` file.
5. Click **Install Now** and wait for the installation to complete.
6. Click **Activate** to activate the theme.
