Transfer a theme

Can I transfer a paid theme to a new store without repurchasing?

Requirements for transferring a theme

When transferring a theme purchased from the Shopify Theme Store, remember that a theme can only be used on one store at a time. To successfully transfer a paid theme from one store to another, ensure the following criteria are met:

Transfer a theme

  1. From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Theme.

  2. Next to the theme that you want to transfer, click Actions > Download theme file. An email containing the file will be sent to you.

  3. Download the file from the email to your device.

  4. Ensure that you fully download the file from the email onto your device before proceeding.

  5. Remove the theme from the original store, including any renamed copies. If only copies exist, then add a free theme to delete all paid theme copies.

  6. Close the original store.

  7. To upload the theme file to the new store, go to Online Store > Themes, and then click Add theme > Upload zip file.

  8. Purchase the theme again for the new store.

  9. Optional: Contact Shopify Support to receive a refund on the original theme invoice. Refunds are based on the original purchase price, even if the current price is higher.

Note

Newer version of themes might be priced higher than the original purchase price.

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