> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kb.mochahost.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing WordPress themes from the Mochahost dashboard

> Learn how to manage your WordPress themes directly from the Mochahost Dashboard.

You can manage your WordPress themes directly from the Mochahost Dashboard without having to log in to the WordPress admin area. You can install themes, activate and deactivate themes, view the current version number, and check if there are any updates available.

# Installing themes

To install a WordPress theme using the Mochahost Dashboard, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the Hosting Panel at [https://clients.mochahost.com](https://clients.mochahost.com)
2. In the left sidebar, click **Managed WordPress**:

   ![](https://files.readme.io/0dc2f08c278166fcdb7f8ded4c782aa3d389de00de80e4d61c1754ff96f24bb1-image.png)
3. On the **My Websites** page, locate the site, and then click **Manage**:

   ![](https://files.readme.io/a5577cc4f2d4fec5e19fcf43c434504e931c1654e3652631c532292e1223b06f-image.png)
4. On the Mochahost dashboard, click the **Themes** icon:

   ![](https://files.readme.io/7437aac281c86180eb2c119bc06d21178d712cc61241b35d2c1c966b35fd27b7-Screenshot_2025-12-11_at_1.08.27PM.png)
5. Click the **Discover Themes** tab:

   ![](https://files.readme.io/012c21f3f25fc99b3c0d3fa16a9e8b397c9d2d28e39d350087a0c6ddc4fa751b-image.png)
6. In the **Search Themes** text box, type the name or functionality of the theme you want to install.
7. In the search results, locate the theme you want to install, and then click **Install**. The theme now appears on the **Installed Themes** tab.

<Info>
  Note
  We recommend only having a primary theme and one default WordPress theme installed. Themes must be updated even if they are inactive.
</Info>

# Managing installed themes

You can activate, deactivate, update, and delete your installed themes. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the Hosting Panel at [https://clients.mochahost.com](https://clients.mochahost.com)
2. In the left sidebar, click **Managed WordPress:**

   ![](https://files.readme.io/0dc2f08c278166fcdb7f8ded4c782aa3d389de00de80e4d61c1754ff96f24bb1-image.png)
3. On the **My Websites** page, locate the site, and then click **Manage**:

   ![](https://files.readme.io/a5577cc4f2d4fec5e19fcf43c434504e931c1654e3652631c532292e1223b06f-image.png)
4. On the Mochahost dashboard, click the **Themes** icon:

   ![](https://files.readme.io/58c0fd295fd1a8d3386b1ef31d69c73e0e3e7d893a54aaf0b46d26e1962b1dc0-image.png)
5. On the **Installed Themes** tab appears a list of your installed themes. Choose one of the following actions:

* To deactivate an active theme, in the **Actions** column, click the three-dot icon, and then click **Deactivate**.
* To activate a deactivated theme, in the **Actions** column, click the three-dot icon, and then click **Activate**.
* To update a theme, in the **Actions** column, click the three-dot icon, and then click **Update**.
* To delete a theme, in the **Actions** column, click the three-dot icon, and then click **Delete**.