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1. ncstragalas
   Member
   Posted 7 months ago #

   I have tried to find the answer to this question--I'm afraid it may be too basic but I'm missing something essential. I am using Dreamhost and also used the one-step install feature to install WordPress.

   I need to edit a theme (e.g., delete the search feature). I was able, through dreamhost, to find the FTP files, but they are read-only--I cannot edit them. I need to delete the content for the search.php file.

   I thought perhaps I needed firezilla, which I installed on my computer, but I'm not sure that will enable me to edit the files either, and I'm confused by what to enter--I think I enter in my website address, user name, and the provided password from dreamhost, but I was afraid to do anything else without more guidance.

   Any help you can provide will be deeply appreciated! Nicole

2. Samuel B
   moderator
   Posted 7 months ago #

   you can definitely use filezilla to download a file and modify it and upload it again
   on dreamhost your ftp is
   "ftp.yoursitename.com"
   and you will likely have a separate password for ftp but should find it in dreamhost control panel

   you would be better to create a child theme, however, to modify any files so when the theme updates your mods won't be overwritten
   http://codex.wordpress.org/Child_Themes

3. ncstragalas
   Member
   Posted 7 months ago #

   Thank you--I will try these steps and see what happens! Nicole

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