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How Do I Add Font Awesome to Shopify?

Last updated on January 9, 2023 @ 6:57 pm

Adding Font Awesome to Shopify is a great way to improve the look and feel of your store. Font Awesome is a icon font that can be used to style text in HTML.

There are two ways to add Font Awesome to Shopify. The first way is to use the Font Awesome CDN. The second way is to download the Font Awesome files and host them on your own server.

The Font Awesome CDN is the easiest way to get started with Font Awesome. All you need to do is add a single line of code to your Shopify theme. To do this, open the section of your theme.liquid file and add the following code:

Save your changes and you’re all set! Now you can start using Font Awesome icons in your Shopify store.

PRO TIP: If you are planning to add Font Awesome to your Shopify site, be aware that there are some potential risks.

Some users have reported issues with their shop pages not loading properly after adding Font Awesome, or with certain elements on their pages disappearing. There is also a possibility that your site could experience slow loading times if you add too many Font Awesome icons.

Proceed with caution and test thoroughly before adding Font Awesome to your live Shopify site.

If you want more control over how Font Awesome is used in your store, you can download the Font Awesome files and host them on your own server. To do this, visit the Font Awesome website and click the “Download” button.

You’ll need to unzip the downloaded file and upload the font files to a web server. Once you have done this, you can add the following code to your Shopify theme:

Be sure to replace “http://your-server” with the URL of the server where you uploaded the Font Awesome files. Save your changes and you’re all set!

No matter which method you choose, adding Font Awesome to Shopify is a great way to improve the look and feel of your store.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.