How to Rename a WordPress Theme

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Go to your WordPress login and sign in with an administrative username and password.. Click Appearance.. Click Themes.

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1

Go to your WordPress login and sign in with an administrative username and passw

Step 1

Go to your WordPress login and sign in with an administrative username and password.

2

Click Appearance.

Step 2

Click Appearance.

3

Click Themes.

Step 3

Click Themes.

4

Click Activate next to the theme you want to rename.

Step 4

Click Activate next to the theme you want to rename.

5

Click Editor.

Step 5

Click Editor.

6

Click Stylesheet.

Step 6

Click Stylesheet.

7

Change the theme name after "Theme Name:

Step 7

Change the theme name after "Theme Name:

8

Click Update File.

Step 8

Click Update File.

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