How do I upload a different template?

[butrcup]

I recently downloaded a free template for zencart. How do I upload this template to my cpanel and then use it?

[canopy]

CPanel has a File Manager application that allows you to upload files to your server but that can be very slow. It's better to use FTP to upload your files to the relevant directories on your server.

Btw, I'm assuming you are familiar with Zen Cart's template override system and know which directories with which to place your template files. If not, you can read the following Tutorials/FAQ entry to have an idea. More articles on templates and overrides are available there as well.

[afo]

Most of the free templates come with a "read me" explaining the process.

As canopy pointed out, an FTP client works best for this. Filezilla is a good free one.

[butrcup]

I'm using hostgator. Do I use that cpanel? I can only access the zencart admin page. Where is the FTP located?

[schoolboy]

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is best implemented by using a FTP PROGRAM which you install on your hard drive. A good free FTP program is Filezilla.

Download this from the web (not sure where it's found, but google it) and install it on your computer.

Once up an running, you will be able to transfer material from your hard drive to your server much more efficiently than through c-panel.

(Your host will have told you the FTP address and login details for your site - probably in their Welcome Email. If you don't have this info, just contact your host and ask for the FTP address and login for your server/domain.)

[butrcup]

My host (hostgator) says that I can't change my zencart template using hostgator's cpanel. And I can't figure it out using my zencart admin page either.