Makena: Update Theme

Important:
Please download a backup copy of your current theme files (and/or database) before updating to the latest version.

Via WordPress Dashboard

  1. Download the latest theme version from the purchase download link you once received.
  2. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance → Themes and switch to another theme.
    Activate one of the WordPress default themes, e.g. Twenty Sixteen or Twenty Seventeen.
  3. Delete the current version of your theme (NOT the child theme, just the parent theme!)
  4. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance → Themes > Add New > Upload Theme
  5. Click the “Choose File” button, locate your theme’s zip file on your computer and upload it.
  6. Next, click “Install Now” and wait for the theme to install.
  7. Clear site and browser cache to prevent errors

Manual Updates Via FTP/SFTP

  1. Download the latest theme version from the purchase download link you once received.
  2. Log into your server via FTP or SFTP and go to wp-content/themes/
  3. Delete the current version of your theme (the parent theme, not the child theme) and override your parent theme folder files with the latest ones downloaded.
  4. Clear site and browser cache to prevent errors