Installing Kenso in Shopify
This guide walks you through uploading and installing your Kenso theme in Shopify.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- Downloaded the Kenso ZIP file from the portal
- Access to your Shopify Admin
- Your license key ready (from the portal)
Step-by-Step Installation
1. Log in to Shopify Admin
Go to your Shopify store's admin panel:
https://YOUR-STORE.myshopify.com/adminReplace YOUR-STORE with your actual store name.
2. Navigate to Themes
- In the left sidebar, click "Online Store"
- Click "Themes"
You'll see your current theme at the top and a "Theme library" section below.
3. Upload the Theme
- Click the "Add theme" button
- Select "Upload zip file"
- Click "Choose file" or drag and drop the Kenso ZIP file
- Wait for the upload to complete (this may take 30-60 seconds)
4. Verify Installation
Once uploaded, you'll see "Kenso Theme V2" appear in your Theme library section. It will show as "Unpublished".
Next Steps
After installation, you need to:
- Activate your license - See License Activation
- Customize your theme - See Theme Customization
- Publish your theme - When ready, click "Publish" to make it live
Common Issues
Upload Failed
If the upload fails:
- Make sure the file is the original ZIP (not unzipped)
- Check that the file isn't corrupted (try re-downloading)
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection
Theme Not Appearing
If the theme doesn't show up after upload:
- Refresh the page
- Check that the upload completed (no error messages)
- Try uploading again
"Theme can't be uploaded" Error
This usually means:
- The ZIP file is corrupted - download it again
- The file was modified after download - use the original
- Shopify is having issues - wait a few minutes and try again
Updating Your Theme
When we release updates, you'll need to:
- Download the new version from the portal
- Upload it as a new theme (don't overwrite your current one)
- Customize the new version
- Publish when ready
This ensures you can always roll back if needed.