Multipurpose theme documentation
Multipurpose Fashion Theme
Installation
Multipurpose Fashion Theme
Use this guide to install Multipurpose safely and publish only after validation.
Estimated time: 5-10 minutes
Required access: Shopify Admin
Skill level: Beginner
Required access: Shopify Admin
Skill level: Beginner
Method 1: Install from Shopify Theme Store
- In Shopify Admin, go to Online Store > Themes.
- Find the purchased theme in your Theme Library.
- Click Add (if needed), then Customize for pre-publish setup.
- When ready, click Publish.
Method 2: Upload ZIP package
- Keep the theme package in
.zipformat (do not upload extracted folders). - Go to Online Store > Themes.
- Click Add theme > Upload zip file.
- Select the ZIP file and wait for upload completion.
- Open Customize, then publish after validation.
Always duplicate your current live theme before publishing a new version.
Pre-publish validation checklist
- Homepage sections render correctly on desktop and mobile.
- Header, menu, and footer links are assigned and functional.
- Product page variant selection, quantity, add-to-cart, and media work.
- Cart page/drawer updates quantity and checkout flow correctly.
- Search, collection filtering, and pagination work without errors.
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Uploading extracted folder | Shopify only accepts ZIP | Compress theme into one ZIP file |
| Publishing without backup | No rollback copy | Duplicate current live theme first |
| Menu missing | Navigation not assigned | Assign menus in Shopify Navigation |
| Broken layout | Required section settings not configured | Configure in Theme Editor before publish |