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🛒 After Purchase Instructions

• Check if your downloaded ZIP file contains additional folders inside. If so, unzip first before uploading.
• Most installation errors are caused by uploading the outer zip package instead of the installable file inside.
• Use tools like WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract files.

🔍 Check Product Description

Always review the product page. Installation or activation notes (such as license tricks or username tricks) are only visible to membership users. Individual buyers will not see these notes.

⚠️ Important: Disable Download Managers

• Uninstall download managers like IDM or Free Download Manager.
• Disable browser extensions that manage downloads.
• Multiple connection downloads will trigger our Fair Use Policy.

📦 Theme & Plugin ZIP Packaging

• Themes may include additional documentation, demo data, child themes, or plugin folders.
• Only upload the main installable theme/plugin ZIP inside the package.

🚫 Common Installation Errors

• Missing style.css error: You’re uploading the full package. Extract and upload only the installable theme ZIP.
• Invalid plugin: Extract the package and upload the plugin ZIP inside it.

🧭 Correct Installation Paths

• Upload themes from Appearance → Themes
• Upload plugins from Plugins → Add New

🎯 Free + Pro Theme Instructions

• Install the free version of the theme (Astra, Neve, GeneratePress, etc.) first via Appearance.
• Then install the Pro plugin via Plugins > Add New.

🖥️ Server Requirements

• PHP version: 7.0 or later
• Memory limit: 256M
• Max execution time: 600
• Max input vars: 5000
• Post max size: 128M
• Upload max filesize: 128M

💥 Troubleshooting PHP Errors

• Downgrade PHP to 7.4 if you face compatibility issues (some items break on PHP 8+).
• Test plugin/theme on a clean WordPress setup to rule out conflicts.
• Try using a different host or local environment if issues persist.

📦 Elementor Template Kits

Template kits may require Elementor Pro or extra plugins. Read product notes and use this import guide:

Elementor Import Instructions

📥 Updating GPL Themes & Plugins

Use the plugin Easy Theme and Plugin Upgrades before uploading updated versions.

📌 How to Update a Plugin

• Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
• Select the new version .zip file
• Click Install → Activate

📌 How to Update a Theme

• Go to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme
• Select updated .zip file
• Install and Activate

💾 Backup and Versioning

We do not retain older versions. If your version works perfectly, save the installable file to your local computer.