Updating themes FAQ
When you update themes, you can upload one theme or many to your Themes directory. You can also choose to update individual files within an existing theme.
For more information about developing themes, see Developing custom themes in the Jive 9.x Community Manager Help.
What files do I upload to update my theme?
Files are uploaded in the form of a ZIP file to your jiveHome/themes
directory. Your files should be inside a named folder that corresponds to the name of the theme
you want to add or update. For example, if you want to update the custom theme included with
Jive, zip up your files in a folder named custom and they'll be uploaded to
jiveHome/themes/custom. You can upload several themes within one ZIP file if
you include more than one folder.
Can I make changes to only some files in my Themes directory?
Yes. If you want only some files to be replaced in your Themes directory, include the new files in your Themes.zip and make sure that Delete Themes directory before unpacking? is not selected.
How soon will my theme be updated after I upload new theme files?
Uploading new theme files does not apply them to your site — it makes them available for mapping to your site. You still need to apply the new theme by using the Global Theme Map field in .