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<div align=justify>When you install Joomla, it generally comes with at least two default templates. But what to do if you want to modify the Joomla design? Can you change the Joomla template? This tutorial will provide you with the steps needed to change/install a Joomla theme.
First of all, you need to select the template you would like to install. There is a great number of free Joomla templates available on the net. E.g. you can view free Joomla templates at http://www.joomlafreetemplates.com/ or http://www.getjoomlatemplatesfree.com/free-templates/

Once the desired template is downloaded
* go to your admin page at http://www.yourdomain.com/administrator;

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* click on '''Extensions => Install/Uninstall''';

* browse for the template pakage you have downloaded to your PC and click '''Upload & Install File'''. 

Now you have your free Joomla template uploaded.



Follow these steps to change a Joomla template:

* Login to the admin page at http://www.yourdomain.com/administrator. 

* The admin page will come up. Click the '''Extensions menu''' and then '''Template Manager'''.

* You'll get the list of installed templates. The one with the star icon is the active Joomla template.

* You can hover on the template name to preview each of them.

* To enable a template, click the radio button next to the template and then click the star icon at the upper right hand side of the page.

That's it! Now you know how to change the Joomla template and can use your own Joomla design.

Joomla themes are being created on the regular basis. So, if your current Joomla template does not fit your site any longer you can always serach the web for a different one.</div>
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