How to Add A Child Theme to Divi

Option 1: Adding a Child Theme via File Manager and cPanel

1. Create the Child Theme Files:
   • On your computer, create a new folder. Name it something like divi-child
   • Inside the folder, create two files:
     • style.css
     • functions.php
2. Access your Website’s cPanel:
   • Login to your cPanel Account.
   • Navigate to File Manager > public_html > wp-content > themes
3. Upload the Child Theme Folder:
   • In File Manager, click Upload.
   • Upload your divi-child folder, containing style.css and functions.php.
4. Activate the Child Theme:
   • Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
   • Go to Appearance > Themes.
   • Locate the Divi Child theme and click Activate.

Option 2: Adding a Child Theme via Zipping and Uploading through WordPress

1. Create the Child Theme Files:
   • Create a new folder called divi-child on your computer.
   • Inside the folder, create two files:
     • style.css:

     • functions.php
2. Zip the Child Theme Folder:
   • On your computer, right-click the divi-child folder and select Compress or Zip.
3. Upload the Child Theme to WordPress:
   • Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
   • Go to Appearance > Themes.
   • Click Add New > Upload Theme.
   • Select the divi-child.zip file from your computer and click Install Now.
4. Activate the Child Theme
   • After installation, click Activate to start using the child theme.