Installing Elixir

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Before you begin

Make sure you have:

• Access to your Shopify admin
• Access to the email used when purchasing Elixir
• Your Elixir license key
• Permission to create a Shopify custom app

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Step 1: Log in to the Elixir Dashboard

Visit the Elixir dashboard and sign in using the same email address used when purchasing your theme license. Once logged in, you’ll have access to:

• Theme downloads
• License management
• Theme updates

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Step 2: Download the Theme

Navigate to Premade Templates within the dashboard. Download the theme ZIP file you would like to install.

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Step 3: Upload the Theme to Shopify

In your Shopify Admin:

1. Go to Online Store → Themes
2. Click Add Theme
3. Select Upload ZIP File
4. Choose the Elixir theme ZIP file
5. Wait for Shopify to finish uploading

Once uploaded, the theme will appear in your Theme Library.

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Step 4: Find Your License Key

Return to the Elixir dashboard and open the Licenses page. Locate the license assigned to your store and copy the license key.

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Step 5: Activate Your License

In Shopify:

1. Open the Theme Editor
2. Navigate to Theme Settings
3. Open the License section
4. Paste your license key
5. Save your changes

Your theme is now activated.

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Enable Theme Updates

To receive future Elixir updates, you’ll need to connect your Shopify store to the Elixir update system.

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Step 6: Create a Shopify Custom App

Create a Shopify custom app following our video tutorial: The tutorial will guide you through:

• Creating the custom app
• Generating API credentials
• Installing the app
• Retrieving your credentials

Once complete, you should have:

• Client ID
• Client Secret
• Shopify store domain

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Step 7: Connect Your Store

Open the Theme Updates page: Enter the following information:

• Client ID
• Client Secret
• Shopify Store Domain

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Step 8: Verify the Connection

After submitting your details, the dashboard should show your store as connected. Once connected, you’ll be able to receive future Elixir theme updates directly through the update system.

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Troubleshooting

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I can’t find my license key

Make sure you’re logged into the dashboard using the same email address used during checkout.

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My license won’t activate

• Double-check for extra spaces when copying the key
• Ensure the license belongs to the correct store
• Contact support if the issue persists

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Store connection failed

Verify that:

• Client ID is correct
• Client Secret is correct
• You’re using the .myshopify.com domain
• The custom app has been installed successfully

If you’re still having trouble, contact support with screenshots of your setup.