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title: Install  Theme and Plugins
description: "You can install the Cafeking theme using either the WordPress Dashboard or the FTP method. ### **WordPress Dashboard Installation** Follow these steps to install the theme via the WordPress admin panel: - Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard -…"
url: "https://themewinter.com/docs/themes/theme-docs/cafeking/install-theme-and-plugins-2/"
updated: "2026-06-18"
category: Cafeking
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# Install  Theme and Plugins

You can install the Cafeking theme using either the WordPress Dashboard or the FTP method.

### **WordPress Dashboard Installation**

Follow these steps to install the theme via the WordPress admin panel:

- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
- Navigate to **Appearance → Themes**
- Click **Add New**, then select **Upload Theme**
- Choose the `cafeking.zip` file from your computer
- Click **Install Now**
- After installation, click **Activate** to enable the theme

![](https://themewinter.com/docs/themes/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/cking_install.png)

### **FTP Installation Method**

If you prefer manual installation, follow these steps:

- Extract the `cafeking.zip` file on your computer
- Connect to your hosting server using an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla)
- Go to the directory: `wp-content/themes/`
- Upload the extracted Cafeking theme folder into this directory
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to **Appearance → Themes**
- Click **Activate** on the Cafeking theme

### **Child Theme (Important)**

We strongly recommend using the Cafeking Child Theme for all customizations. This ensures your changes remain safe and are not overwritten during theme updates.

- The child theme is included in the theme package
- Install it the same way as the main theme
- After installation, activate the Cafeking Child Theme instead of the parent theme

### **Install Required Plugins**

After activating the theme, WordPress will display a message prompting you to install the required plugins.

- Click **“Begin Installing Plugins”**
- Install and activate them one by one

![](https://themewinter.com/docs/themes/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/cking_install_plugin.png)

These plugins are essential for Cafeking's features to work properly, including food menu management, the ordering system, and the reservation system.