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title: Introduction and quick start guide.
description: "Thank you for choosing the**Cuinare** Theme. This guide will help you get started quickly and set up your site in a safe and organized way. ## **Step 1: Prepare Your WordPress Setup** Before installing the theme, make sure everything is…"
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updated: "2026-01-27"
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# Introduction and quick start guide.

Thank you for choosing the**Cuinare** Theme. This guide will help you get started quickly and set up your site in a safe and organized way.

## **Step 1: Prepare Your WordPress Setup**

Before installing the theme, make sure everything is ready.

1. Confirm that WordPress is installed properly
2. Download the **Cuinare** theme package from ThemeForest
3. Check the minimum server requirements:
   - max_execution_time = 600
   - upload_max_filesize = 32M
   - post_max_size = 48M
   - memory_limit = 700M
   - max_input_time = 300
   - max_input_vars = 10000
4. Make sure file and folder permissions are correct: Files: 644, Folders: 755
5. Keep your WordPress, PHP, and hosting updated

This ensures a smooth installation and prevents common errors.

## **Step 2: Install the Cuinare Theme**

You can upload the theme either through the WordPress Dashboard or via FTP.

### **WordPress Dashboard Upload**

• Log in to your WordPress admin panel
• Go to Appearance > Themes
• Click **Add New** and then **Upload Theme**
• Select the ****cuinare**.zip** file and click **Install Now**
• After installation, click **Activate** to enable the theme

### **FTP Upload**

• Unzip the ****cuinare**.zip** file
• Connect to your hosting using an FTP client
• Navigate to **wp-content/themes**
• Upload the ****Cuinare**** folder
• Log in to WordPress and activate the theme from **Appearance > Themes**

**Note: **Always activate the ****Cuinare** Child Theme** instead of the parent theme to ensure your customizations are safe during updates. The child theme is included in your theme bundle. Install it following the standard theme installation process.

## **Step 3:** **Install Required Plugins**

After activating the Cuinare theme, you will see and install all required plugins.

**Note:** If you want to use the **multivendor feature**, you need to manually install **[Dokan](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dokan-lite/)** and the **[WPCafe Multivendor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpcafe-multivendor/) plugin**.
**Note:** **WPCafe Pro features:** you need to purchase the[**Pro plugin**](https://themewinter.com/wp-cafe/pricing/)**separately**.

![](https://themewinter.com/docs/themes/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/08/theme_cuinare_plugin_installed.png)

## **Step 4: Import Demo Data**

You can set up your site like the demo in two ways.

### **One-Click Demo Import**

Use this option only on a fresh website without existing content.
Make sure the **Codestar Framework** plugin is activated.
The importer will automatically load all pages, menus, settings, and widgets.

Navigate to **Appearance > Import Demo Data**, then select and install the demo content option that best fits your site setup.

![](https://themewinter.com/docs/themes/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/08/theme_cuinare_DEMO_installed.png)

### **Manual Demo Import**

If you already have content on your site, use manual XML import instead. This avoids overwriting your existing data.

Navigate to **Tools > Import** in your WordPress dashboard and import the XML file provided with your theme bundle following the standard process.

![](https://themewinter.com/docs/themes/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/exhibz_theme_demo_manual.png)

**Done. Your site is now ready. You can customize it with your own data.**

## **Theme Update**

To keep your theme up to date, you have two options: automatic updates via Envato Market or manual updates.

### **Automatic Updates via Envato Market Plugin**

- Install and configure the **[Envato Market plugin](https://www.envato.com/lp/market-plugin/)** on your WordPress site.
- Connect the plugin to your Envato account using your **username** and **API key**.
- Once connected, you will receive **update notifications** for the**cuinare** theme whenever a new version is released.
- Click the update button in your WordPress dashboard to update the theme automatically.

### **Manual Updates**

1. Download the latest Cuinare theme ZIP from ThemeForest.
2. Go to **Appearance > Themes** and activate any default WordPress theme.
3. Upload the new Cuinare theme ZIP to WordPress or via FTP, replacing the old version.
4. Activate the updated Cuinare theme.