Upload new theme missing, or simply not available?

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  nmgmarques · Member · Apr 23, 2011 at 12:52 am

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  Hi all!
  New to wordpress and wondering if it is possible to change theme to different one by loading them. Found a couple of youtube vids showing ppl going to Appearance and then under Themes they click “new theme” or “upload”, but I seem to be missing these and can only choose from predefined themes available to chose from on that page (which kinda sucks. My question: is this a premium only feature? If not, what am I missing?

  Thanks in advance!

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  staff-blorbo · Staff · Apr 23, 2011 at 12:57 am

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  I’m sorry, but themes can’t be uploaded to WordPress.com. That’s a feature of self-hosted blogs through WordPress.org: http://en.support.wordpress.com/themes/adding-new-themes/

  You may use any of the available themes we have under Appearance > Themes in your dashboard. If you are CSS-savvy, you may want to look into purchasing the Custom CSS Upgrade to customize one of the themes we offer: http://support.wordpress.com/custom-css/

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  nmgmarques · Member · Apr 23, 2011 at 12:59 am

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  Awww… now that is a terrible let down :(

  Anyway, thanks for the prompt reply!

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  staff-blorbo · Staff · Apr 23, 2011 at 1:00 am

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  You’re welcome!

  Sorry for the let down. :(