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Update the theme

Your theme

Make a backup copy, read what changed, then update from your Themes page. Your live store keeps working until you publish.

  1. Read the release notes. They list what changed in each version.
  2. In your Shopify admin, select Online Store (marker 1).
  3. Select the three dots next to your live theme, then select Duplicate. This is your backup.
  4. Look for an update notice on your theme. Shopify shows it on this page when a new version is ready.
  5. Follow Shopify’s steps to update. You may get the new version as a draft copy.
Shopify admin, Online Store, Themes page. Marker 1 is the Online Store menu item. Marker 2 is the Edit theme button for the live theme.
Shopify admin, Online Store, Themes page. Marker 1 is the Online Store menu item. Marker 2 is the Edit theme button for the live theme.
Shopify admin, Online Store, Themes page. Marker 1 is the Online Store menu item. Marker 2 is the Edit theme button for the live theme.
  1. Select Edit theme (marker 2) on the updated theme.
  2. Check your home page, a product page, the cart and your menus.
  3. Select Publish on the updated theme. If something looks wrong, publish your backup again.

Good to know

Section titled “Good to know”
  • Changes you make in the theme editor are usually kept. Check your logo, colors and menus anyway.
  • Editing the theme’s code stops easy updates. Code edits are not supported.
  • Need code changes? Duplicate your theme first, then ask a Shopify Partner.
  • Something broke? See Troubleshooting.