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How Do I Upload a Custom Theme to Shopify?

Last updated on October 2, 2022 @ 4:07 am

When you find a theme you want to use, download it to your computer. To upload a theme:

From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes.

At the top of the Themes page, click Upload Theme.

Click Choose File, and then locate and select the ZIP file that you downloaded. Click Open.

After the theme has been uploaded, click Publish as my shop’s theme.

There are a few things to keep in mind when uploading themes to Shopify:
– Make sure that you’re using a compatible browser. We recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome.

– If your theme is larger than 4 MB, then you’ll need to upload it using SFTP. – If you’re having trouble uploading your theme, then try unzipping the file first and then uploading it to Shopify.

PRO TIP: Warning: If you are not a skilled Shopify developer, do not attempt to upload a custom theme to your Shopify store. Doing so could break your store, and you may lose important data or customers.
Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.