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# Install from ZIP

## How to install

{% hint style="info" %}
Opt for ZIP installation if you're planning to build your storefront in the theme editor, but note that it won't provide full source code access.
{% endhint %}

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Download the theme ZIP from your order confirmation or customer portal.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In your Shopify admin, go to **Online Store → Themes**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Add theme → Upload zip file** and select the downloaded file.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Publish** when ready to go live.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Activate your license**

When the theme loads for the first time, it will prompt you to enter your license key. Enter the key from your order confirmation or customer portal. This activates and assigns the license to this store.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

If you later switch to GitHub-based development, follow [Install from GitHub](/slab/getting-started/installing-slab/installing-from-github.md)—fork the repository first, then clone your fork.


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