After installing a WordPress theme, you need to activate it to make it live on your website.
Steps
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Navigate to your WordPress website management page.
[screenshot: website management page]
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Click the WordPress tab.
[screenshot: WordPress tab]
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In the Themes section, find the installed theme you want to activate.
[screenshot: installed themes list]
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Click the Activate button on the theme.
[screenshot: activate button]
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The theme will be applied to your website immediately.
[screenshot: theme activated confirmation]
Tip: Preview your website after activating a new theme. Some themes require configuration through the WordPress Customizer.