Installing the Argon theme or plugin for WordPress is very simple. Here are the detailed steps:
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### **Method 1: Install via WordPress Admin**
1. **Log in to WordPress Admin**
Open your WordPress website, enter your admin username and password, and access the admin dashboard (usually `yourwebsite.com/wp-admin`).
2. **Go to the Plugin/Theme Installation Page**
– If installing the **Argon theme**:
Click **Appearance** > **Themes** > **Add New** in the left-hand menu.
– If installing the **Argon plugin**:
Click **Plugins** > **Add New** in the left-hand menu.
3. **Search for Argon**
Type **”Argon”** in the search bar and press Enter.
4. **Install and Activate**
– Once you find the Argon theme or plugin, click **Install**, and after installation, click **Activate**.
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### **Method 2: Manual Upload**
If you cannot find Argon through the admin search, you can manually download and upload it.
1. **Download the Argon Theme or Plugin**
– Visit the official GitHub page or website for Argon and download the latest version of the Argon theme or plugin (usually a `.zip` file).
– Argon Theme GitHub: [https://github.com/solstice23/argon-theme](https://github.com/solstice23/argon-theme)
– Argon Plugin GitHub: [https://github.com/solstice23/argon-plugin](https://github.com/solstice23/argon-plugin)
2. **Upload to WordPress**
– Log in to WordPress Admin.
– For themes: Click **Appearance** > **Themes** > **Add New** > **Upload Theme**, then select the downloaded `.zip` file.
– For plugins: Click **Plugins** > **Add New** > **Upload Plugin**, then select the downloaded `.zip` file.
3. **Activate the Theme or Plugin**
After uploading, click **Activate**.
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### **Method 3: Upload via FTP**
If you cannot upload via the WordPress admin, you can use an FTP tool to manually upload the files.
1. **Download the Argon Theme or Plugin**
Download the `.zip` file from GitHub or the official website and extract it locally.
2. **Connect to Your Website Using an FTP Tool**
Use an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla) to connect to your server.
3. **Upload the Files**
– For themes: Upload the extracted folder to the `/wp-content/themes/` directory.
– For plugins: Upload the extracted folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
4. **Activate the Theme or Plugin**
Log in to WordPress Admin, go to **Appearance** or **Plugins**, find Argon, and click **Activate**.
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### **Configure the Argon Theme or Plugin**
After installation and activation, you can configure it as needed:
– For the Argon theme: Go to **Appearance** > **Theme Settings** and customize the theme style and functionality as prompted.
– For the Argon plugin: Go to **Plugin Settings** and enable the desired features.
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### **Notes**
– Ensure your WordPress version is up to date to avoid compatibility issues.
– If issues arise after installation, try disabling other plugins to check for conflicts.
– For more features or assistance, visit the official Argon documentation or community support.