Title: Problems with uploading Theme
Last modified: August 31, 2016

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# Problems with uploading Theme

 *  [carolgranstrom](https://wordpress.org/support/users/carolgranstrom/)
 * (@carolgranstrom)
 * [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problems-with-uploading-theme/)
 * Just bought a theme at ThemeForest, but for some reason I can’t upload it at 
   WordPress admin panel.
 * Already went to APPEARANCE>THEME>UPLOAD but there is no Upload button. What should
   I do?

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 *  [paulwpxp](https://wordpress.org/support/users/paulwp/)
 * (@paulwp)
 * [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problems-with-uploading-theme/#post-7171353)
 * Click on **Themes under Appearance**
    Page title nowsays Themes with the Add 
   New button next to it
 * Click on **Add New**
    Page title now says Add Themes with Upload Theme next to
   it
 * Click on** Upload Theme**
    It will now show Browse button, click to bring up 
   file explorer and choose the theme zip
 * If that’s not what happened it could be that you are on a managed host environment
   where it prevents users to upload our own themes.
 *  Thread Starter [carolgranstrom](https://wordpress.org/support/users/carolgranstrom/)
 * (@carolgranstrom)
 * [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problems-with-uploading-theme/#post-7171360)
 * Unfortunately I can’t find the Add New button as well.
 * I am using the WordPress.com, should I change to WordPress.org? Can I choose 
   any other hosting website, or just those who WP suggests?
 *  [paulwpxp](https://wordpress.org/support/users/paulwp/)
 * (@paulwp)
 * [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problems-with-uploading-theme/#post-7171371)
 * This page explains the difference between WordPress.com and .org
    [https://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/](https://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/)
 * The .com is a managed host, it’s free hosting (but it sometimes display ads unless
   you buy the no ads option). Plugins and Themes are there but we can not add our
   own, customization allows only via custom CSS (paid option).
 * The .org is self hosting meaning that we have to pay for hosting and manage the
   database keeping the site healthy up and running on our own.
 *  [lelandf](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lelandf/)
 * (@lelandf)
 * [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problems-with-uploading-theme/#post-7171373)
 * On WordPress.com, you can only use themes as seen on [theme.wordpress.com](https://theme.wordpress.com/)(
   unless you’re part of their VIP program).
 * Yes, you would need to switch to WordPress.org and host the website yourself.
   I think you’re referring to the [recommended hosting](https://wordpress.org/hosting/)
   page, but you’re certainly not limited to just those on that page.
 *  Thread Starter [carolgranstrom](https://wordpress.org/support/users/carolgranstrom/)
 * (@carolgranstrom)
 * [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problems-with-uploading-theme/#post-7171392)
 * Ok, now I get it! hahaha Thanks for the help, guys.

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