If you use the Central Theme for your Discourse-Community, then you have come to the right place. This guide will take you step by step through the installation process.
Step 1: Preparations
Before we start, make sure you Access to the admin dashboard of your Discourse installation You should also make sure that your forum is already set up and has its basic functions.
Step 2: Install the theme in the Discourse Dashboard
- Log in to your Discourse forum and go to your admin dashboard.
- In the menu, click “Customize”This will take you to the customization options for your forum.
- Select the option “Themes” Here you can add new themes.
- Click on the button “+ Install”.
- Now a dialog will open where you can enter the URL of the Git repository. Just paste the link to the Central Theme:
https://github.com/discourse/discourse-central-theme - Click on “Install”.
Step 3: Activate the theme
After the theme is installed, you need to activate it:
- In the area “Themes” you can now see the Central Theme.
- Click on the button “Enable” next to the Central Theme.
- You can now also make all sorts of customizations that the theme options offer you.
Step 4: Save changes
Don’t forget to click on "Save" to save all changes.
Go back to your forum and refresh the page. You should now see the new Central Theme design!
FAQ
What do I do if the theme doesn't display correctly?
Check that you have followed all the steps correctly. Sometimes a simple cache clearing in your browser can help.
Can I customize the theme?
Yes! The Central Theme offers many customization options. You can choose different colors, fonts and layouts.
What do I do if the installation failed?
Make sure the URL is entered correctly. Sometimes a temporary issue with GitHub can cause the installation to fail. Try again later.
Now you are ready to Central Theme in your Discourse community. Have fun! The Central Theme will give your forum a fresh look.
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