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Alice Green
1,070 PointsParent/Child theme using DesktopServer Free Software
Hi guys,
Is it possible to create a child theme using the free desktop server wordpress software? Do I need to d/l more softwares (e.g. FileZilla)? I have bought a premium theme and already started working on my site but now I think I need to change some code and I didn't create a child theme in the beginning.
Thanks,
Alice
2 Answers
Sue Johnson
16,648 PointsYou can create a child theme from most WordPress themes and this is the recommended way to make changes to code. Occasionally there are themes where it is impossible. I don't know of a video that tells you how to do it but you can find more info here: https://codex.wordpress.org/Child_Themes. You need to develop your child theme locally then either zip the files and upload them via the theme installer in WordPress or you can upload the files using FTP software such as FileZilla - you don't need to zip the files if you do this.
Alice Green
1,070 PointsThank you for your help - very useful to me! If I don't intend to change the code, is there any point in me creating a child theme?
Sue Johnson
16,648 PointsYou don't need a child theme if you don't intend to change the code.
Alice Green
1,070 PointsAlice Green
1,070 PointsIf there is a video explaining could you please link it? Thanks!