Installing templates

[ilovevbull]

Im super new to this and im so confused! i need to know how do i install a template to my VB forum.. i tried and it came out looking crazy can someone please walk me through it. I installed the XML file but i cant figure out where to go about installing the images as well?

[Opserty]

You need to upload the correct place on your server. You should ask in the style thread (most should already come with instructions on where to place them), about where to place the image directory.

Although, when you extract the ZIP archives most styles come in the images are already placed in the appropriate folders. So if you just drag over the contents of the folder you've just unzipped they should fall into place. Its always best to ask in the thread from which you downloaded if you run into problems.

Also might be helpful if you are new to read the manual or at least keep it handy: vBulletin Manual (http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/root)

[ilovevbull]

Thanks for replying,i downloaded this theme https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=177518 : lundablack and unfortunately i don't see any instructions inside.

This folder comes with all the images in place but where am i dragging it? in the FTP? cause i did all that.

--------------- Added 1221329549 at 1221329549 ---------------

That one isn't working for me so i just used a different one i have a question,how do you make the themes default?

[Hex_legend]

vBulletin Options >> Style & Language >> Default Style ( )

Images are USUALLY put like this:

/forum/images/xxxx/

So if the skin was called ABC, it would go:

/forum/images/ABC/

But this does vary per skin, so a way I find useful is to import the XML file, go to your forums, mouse over the title, right click and select VIEW IMAGE

It will come up "Error 404" - copy the IMG url in the address bar, and make sure the images are uploaded to that location.

Many people have different ways, but that works for me

[ilovevbull]

Thanks for replying however im still confused. When uploading images do i go to the images folder in the FTP and overwrite all of those files? cause thats what i did maybe i messed everything up but this is how it shows up when i did that. I attached the file below.

[ilovevbull]

oh nvm i found it out! thank you for your help!