How To Install Avada Via WordPress

Last Update: February 4, 2026

There are two ways you can install a WordPress theme. The focus in this guide is how to install Avada via WordPress, or alternatively, via FTP. Before you can install Avada, you will first need to download the necessary files from ThemeForest. Continue reading below for more information on this installation method, and watch the video for a visual overview.

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How To Download The Avada Files

Downloading Avada from Themeforest
  • Step 1​​​​​ – Login to the ThemeForest marketplace account used to purchase Avada and navigate to the “Downloads” tab.
  • Step 2​​​​​​​​ – Click the “Download” button, as illustrated below. You can choose either the “Installable WordPress file only” option, which is just the WordPress installable file package, or the “All Files & Documentation” option.

To install Avada, only the Installable WordPress package is required. If you want to install a Child Theme, you can find it in the All Files & Documentation zip file. For full details on the contents of the Avada downloads, see the what’s included with your Avada Purchase help file.

Installation Via WordPress

Activatre Avada in WordPress
  • Step 1​​​​​​ – Navigate to Appearance > Themes from the WordPress Dashboard.

  • Step 2​​​​​​​​ – Click the ‘Add New’ button on top of the page, then the ‘Upload Theme’ button.

  • Step 3​​​​​​​ – Click ‘Choose File’ and find the theme files you’ve just downloaded. If you’ve downloaded the installable WordPress file, then you do not need to unzip the file. If you’ve downloaded the Full Theme Package, you have to unzip the master Avada.zip file, therein you will see a secondary Avada.zip file. This is the one you select to install.
  • Step 4​​​​​​​ – Once the file has uploaded, click the Activate link.

How To Register Avada

Registering Avada is essential to ensure your website stays up to date, secure, and supported. When you register your Avada website, you gain access to automatic theme and required plugin updates, which include new features, performance improvements, and important bug fixes. Registration also enables official support, so you can contact the Avada support team whenever you need help or guidance.

Avada Unregistered in Dashboard

Troubleshooting

‘Are You Sure You Want To Do This?’ Error

If you run into issues while installing a theme through WordPress, the problem is usually related to file size limits, server configuration, or uploading the wrong file. Make sure you are uploading the installable Avada ZIP file (not the full package), and check that your server’s upload size, memory limit, and PHP time limit meet the recommended requirements.

If the upload fails or times out, installing Avada via FTP or your hosting file manager is a reliable alternative. Verifying these basics will resolve most theme installation problems quickly and help ensure a smooth setup.

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