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title: How to Quick Start with Exhibz
description: "Thank you for choosing the**Exhibz** Event WordPress Theme. This guide will help you get started quickly and set up your site in a safe and organized way. Watch the full installation & setup video below for a complete step-by-step guide…"
url: "https://themewinter.com/docs/themes/theme-docs/exhibz/introduction-and-quick-start-guide-7/"
updated: "2026-01-27"
category: Exhibz
---

# How to Quick Start with Exhibz

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

Watch the full installation & setup video below for a complete step-by-step guide

[Demo for Exhbiz Theme](https://www.youtube.com/embed/OVDCugmj0Vo?feature=oembed)

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

Before installing the theme, make sure everything is ready.

- Confirm that WordPress is installed properly
- Download the Exhibz theme package from ThemeForest
- 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
- Make sure file and folder permissions are correct: Files: 644 ,Folders: 755
- Keep your WordPress, PHP and hosting updated

This ensures a smooth installation and prevents common errors.

## **Step 2: Install the Exhibz 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 **exhibz.zip** file and click **Install Now**
• After installation, click **Activate** to enable the theme

#### **FTP Upload**

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

**Note:**Always activate the **Exhibz 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.

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

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

After activating the theme, WordPress will show a message to install the required plugins.
Click “Begin Installing Plugins” and activate them one by one.
These plugins are essential for the Exhibz features to work properly.

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

## **Step 4: License Activation**

After installing the theme and required plugins, you need to activate your license.

Go to **Appearance > License** in your WordPress dashboard and enter your **purchase code or license key**. Activating the license ensures that **Demo Import is enabled** and all **theme option settings** are fully accessible.

Follow the[**documentation**](https://themewinter.com/docs/themes/theme-docs/exhibz/license-activation/) for more details.

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

## **Step 5: 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.
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.

#### **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)

## **Step 6: How to Update the Exhibz Theme**

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