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# Installing the Theme

#### Option 1: Install via Shopify Theme Store

If you purchased or accessed the Elemento theme through the Shopify Theme Store, follow these steps:

1. Go to your Shopify Admin.
2. Navigate to **Online Store → Themes**.
3. Scroll down to the **Theme Library** section.
4. Click **Visit Theme Store**.
5. Search for **Elemento** in the Theme Store.
6. Click **Add theme** (or **Try theme**, depending on availability).
7. The theme will be added to your **Theme Library**.

Once added, you can preview or publish it as your live theme.

#### Option 2: Upload a Theme ZIP File

If you received the Elemento theme as a `.zip` file (e.g., through direct purchase or internal distribution), you can install it manually:

1. Go to your **Shopify Admin → Online Store → Themes**.
2. In the **Theme Library**, click the **“Add theme” → “Upload zip file”** option.
3. Upload the `.zip` file containing the Elemento theme.
4. Once the upload is complete, the theme will appear in your [**Theme Library**](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/themes/adding-themes).

You can now **customize** or **publish** the theme as needed.

#### Next Steps

After installation, we recommend:

* Previewing the theme on your storefront.
* Customizing your homepage and settings via the [**Shopify Theme Editor**](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/themes/customizing-themes/theme-editor/using-the-theme-editor).
* Visiting the [Getting Started](/elemento-docs/section-groups-overview/general.md) page to learn about theme features.