How do you install a theme from another creator?

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  mplubka · Member · Dec 28, 2013 at 9:17 pm

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  I bought a wordpress theme from Envato and am unable to update my current blog with it. I can’t find the “upload link” tab/button under “install themes” in Appearances, and I do not want to delete my current blog. Anyone know how to find this/use a theme from another creator?

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  timethief · Member · Dec 28, 2013 at 9:55 pm

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  You don’t and can’t. The only themes we can use on free hosted WordPress.com blogs like your blog are the themes found here http://wordpress.com/themes/

  There is no FTP access to free hosted WordPress.com blogs and we cannot upload any third party themes, create child themes or our own themes or edit templates.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/adding-new-themes/

  There is no upgrade you can purchase that changes that. Please read > http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

  WordPress.org offers free software that you can install on a web server. You can upload and install themes and plugins, run ads, and edit the database. Learn about the differences here. http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

  Also note that premium themes and all upgrades provided through WordPress.,COM can only be used on free hosted WordPress>COM blogs and no others.