How to install a template in prestashop

Uploading template files

First of all open the downloaded template package and go to the theme folder.

There you should see the following directories:

• img


• modules


• themes

Upload these folders to your PrestaShop installation root.

Feel free to check the detailed video tutorial on how to upload files to the hosting server.

Installing template sample data

ATTENTION: Importing the SQL file to your database will overwrite your existing content and website settings. DO NOT import the SQL file if you want to keep the existing content

NOTE: ALWAYS backup your database before performing any modifications

 

In order to make the template appear as at the template preview you need to install template sample data.

1. Open your hosting control panel and go to phpMyAdmin tool


2. Select your database and click Import button.


3. Click browser and in the appeared window select dump.sql file from the template sources folder.


4. Click Go to start importing.

Template activation

When the sample data installation is complete please open your PrestaShop admin panel and go to Preferences > Appearance.

Scroll down the the Themes section and activate your new theme.

Click Save button to keep your changes.

 

How to install a template in prestashop