How can i upload and install a theme I purchased at themeforest?

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  magdalelenahuber · Member · Jun 17, 2015 at 12:04 pm

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  Hi
  I just purchased a theme (ROUA) from themeforest.net. Now I cannot upload or install it in my WordPress Design.
  I already tried different webbrowsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox) but I cannot find any upload or install button.
  Please help me.. Looking forward for your answer. Thx, cheers, Magdalena

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  richrobinkoff · Member · Jun 17, 2015 at 12:44 pm

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  Hi there. You can’t install themes you bought elsewhere on WordPress.com: http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/adding-new-themes/

  The only themes you can use here are the ones listed in the WordPress.com theme gallery, here: https://wordpress.com/themes/

  You should find out if you can get a refund on that theme, as there’s absolutely no way you’ll be able to use it here. Those themes can only be used with self-hosted WordPress.ORG websites. WordPress.com and WordPress.org are completely separate and different: http://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

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  magdalelenahuber · Member · Jun 17, 2015 at 1:07 pm

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  Thx for your answer.
  Oh noooo.. Hopefully I will get a refund but I highly doubt it..

  Can’t I then make a self-hosted WordPress.ORG website instead where I could make use of the template I purchased? Is this possible for me as I do not have any experience in setting up a website?

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  richrobinkoff · Member · Jun 17, 2015 at 2:24 pm

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  For more information on creating a WordPress.org website, you can refer to the support forums starting at http://codex.wordpress.org/New_To_WordPress_-_Where_to_Start

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  magdalelenahuber · Member · Jun 17, 2015 at 3:36 pm

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  Thank you for your help!!