Using custom Template on Home Page

[Jim]

Jim

June 1, 2018 at 5:23 pm

Hi,

I’m using Ascend (child) theme. I have a custom php file that loads a form and depending on what the user enters in the form will redirect the user to different pages. I’ve copied the file to the ‘template’ folder of the child theme on the server.

It loads and works as expected when I assign it to a normal WP page from the Template drop down (Under Page Attributes). However, I want to add the custom template to the home page but can’t get it to show up. Is there a setting I need to change? I can’t find where or why it won’t load on the home but will load on other pages.

My home page is a static page set in the “Reading” section of the WP setting.

Thank you,

Jim