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Updating Theme

Occasionally, we release updates for Lunex that include new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Updating your WordPress theme is a standard process to ensure your website stays secure and up-to-date.

Before Updating the Theme

  • Always back up your current theme and plugins (e.g., Lunex Toolkit) before proceeding with any update to avoid data loss or issues.
  • You can use this free plugin to download backups of your theme and plugins:
    WP Theme and Plugin Backup

Theme Update Methods

You can update the Lunex theme using any of the following methods:

Method 1: Automatic Update via Envato Market Plugin

  1. Download and install the Envato Market plugin manually using this ZIP file:
    Envato Market Plugin
  2. From your WordPress Admin Panel, navigate to Envato Market in the sidebar menu.
  3. Enter your Envato Personal Token in the field provided.
    Generate your token here (be sure to log in with the Envato account you purchased the theme with):
    Create Envato Token
  4. After successful token setup, go to Appearance → Themes.
  5. You will see an Update Now link beside the Lunex theme if an update is available. Click it to update automatically.

Method 2: Manual Upload via WordPress Dashboard

  1. From the WordPress Admin Panel, go to Appearance → Themes.
  2. Activate a different theme temporarily (e.g., Twenty Twenty-One).
  3. Delete the existing Lunex theme.
  4. Click Add New → Upload Theme.
  5. Upload the updated Lunex theme ZIP file.
  6. Click Install Now and then Activate after installation.

Method 3: Manual Update via FTP

  1. Connect to your web server using an FTP client.
  2. Navigate to the /wp-content/themes/ directory.
  3. Delete the existing Lunex theme folder.
  4. Upload the new Lunex theme folder here (uncompressed).
  5. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard, then go to Appearance → Themes and activate Lunex if it’s not already active.

After Updating the Theme

  • Update all bundled plugins that come with the theme to ensure full compatibility.
  • To update bundled plugins, it’s recommended to delete the old versions first:
    Go to Appearance → Install Plugins, remove outdated plugins, and then install the latest versions.

 Tip:
Always perform updates on a staging site first if possible, and keep backups to prevent downtime or data loss.

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