How to Activate the Divi Theme in WordPress

Aaron Carmen

May 18, 2026

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Activating Divi takes just a few steps once you’ve purchased it through Elegant Themes.

Step 1: Download the Theme

Log into your Elegant Themes account and download the Divi theme zip file.

Step 2: Upload to WordPress

Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme, and select the zip file you downloaded.

Step 3: Activate

Click Install Now, then Activate once the upload finishes.

Step 4: Connect Your API Key

Enter your Elegant Themes username and API key under Divi > Theme Options to enable updates and premium features.

Key Takeaway

Activation is quick — the real work is building your site afterward. Let us handle the full build with our Divi web design services.