# Install Sleek theme

## Try Sleek on Shopify theme store for free

Before you decide to buy **Sleek** theme, you can try it for free by previewing the theme in your Shopify admin. 

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While in preview mode, you can use the theme editor to customize it, such as changing it to your brand colors and brand style or adding products. All changes are saved when you purchase the theme.

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**Steps:**

1. Visit the [Shopify Theme Store](https://themes.shopify.com/) and choose **Sleek** or **other Sleek's presets.**
2. Click **Try theme** to add the theme to your online store.

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If you're happy with how the theme looks on your store, you can buy Sleek and keep all the customizations that you've made.

## Buy Sleek from Shopify Theme Store

You can only [publish themes](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/themes/managing-themes/publishing-themes) to your online store after you purchase.

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**Steps:**

1. In your Shopify admin, click **Online Store** > **Themes**.
2. In the **Theme library** section, click **Actions**.
3. Click **Buy** to begin the transaction.

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## Upload a theme file from your computer

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**Important note**: We strongly recommend **purchasing and installing themes directly from the Shopify Theme Store** for the best experience. This method ensures you receive automatic updates, official support, and proper licensing.

[Theme license & Transfer](https://docs.foxecom.com/sleek-theme/getting-started/theme-license-and-transfer)

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If you have a theme in a ZIP file on your computer, you can upload it to the Themes page in the admin.

Before you upload, make sure that your theme files are compressed into a single ZIP file.

**Steps:**

1. From your Shopify admin, go to **Online Store** > **Themes**.
2. In the **Theme library** section, click **Add theme** > **Upload zip file**.

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3\. In the **Upload theme** modal, click **Add file** to select the ZIP file that you want to upload.

4\. Select **Upload file**. Your chosen theme will be added to the Themes page of your admin.