# Managing themes using the cPanel WP Toolkit

> Install, activate, update and remove WordPress themes from WP Toolkit in cPanel without logging in to WordPress.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/wordpress/wp-toolkit/managing-themes-using-the-cpanel-wp-toolkit/

The **WP Toolkit** in cPanel provides a simple interface to install, activate, update, and remove WordPress themes. This helps you keep your site’s design fresh and secure without needing to log in to the WordPress dashboard.

## Why Manage Themes with WP Toolkit?

- Quickly install new themes from the WordPress repository.
- Enable or disable themes without logging into WordPress.
- Update themes to the latest version for security and compatibility.
- Remove unused themes to reduce clutter and potential vulnerabilities.

## Installing a Theme

1. **Log in to cPanel.**
2. On the **Tools page → Domains section**, click **WP Toolkit**.\
   ![Screenshot](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/kb-images/9c4b00031b9f.webp)
3. In the site list entry, click the **Themes tab**.\
   ![Screenshot](https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/kb-images/3dec09571621.webp)
4. Click **Install**.
5. Browse or search for a theme.
6. Select the theme and click **Install**.

   - Use the search box or filter sidebar to refine results.

## Managing Installed Themes

1. In the **Themes tab**, you’ll see a list of installed themes.
2. Available actions:

   - **Enable/Disable** → Toggle a theme on or off using the slider in the *State* column.
   - **Update** → If updates are available, click **Updates**, select the theme, and click **Update**.
   - **Remove** → Click the trash can icon to uninstall a theme.

     - You can also remove multiple themes at once by selecting checkboxes and clicking **Remove**.
   - **Manage in WordPress** → Click **Manage in WordPress** to open the WordPress dashboard for advanced theme settings.

> **Note:**
- WP Toolkit assumes you already have WordPress installed.
- Always keep at least one default WordPress theme (e.g., Twenty Twenty‑Four) as a fallback.
- Removing unused themes improves security and performance.\
  More information

  - For more information about WP Toolkit, please visit <https://www.cpanel.net/wp-toolkit>.
  - For more information about WordPress, please visit [Word Press](https://wordpress.org).