> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ridhwan.gitbook.io/wordpressriver-themes-help-center/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ridhwan.gitbook.io/wordpressriver-themes-help-center/theme-updates/manual-update.md).

# Manual Update

Step 1. To update your theme you need to download its latest version from your   [Download page on ThemeForest](https://themeforest.net/downloads)

Step 2. Using an FTP client, login to the server where your WordPress website is hosted.

*Step 3. Using FTP Client, upload the folder with the theme overwriting all the theme files.*

> **Note:** Always update **ONLY** parent theme and **NEVER** update your child theme. Updating child theme will result in all your customization done in child theme lost!