Download & Install
Step 1: Download & Install
After choosing one of the Materia plans—whether it’s the 3-day free trial, Growth, or Professional—and completing checkout, you’ll receive a confirmation email. That email contains your download link and license key (for paid plans), so keep it somewhere safe.
Inside the download:
All theme demos (ZIP format)
A documentation pdf file
Your official theme files
How to Install the Theme on Shopify
Unzip the download you received after purchase.
Open Shopify → Online Store → Themes
Click “Upload theme”, select the Materia ZIP file, and upload it.
Wait a few seconds for the upload to finish.
Once uploaded, you can either:
Click “Publish” to make it live
Or click “Customize” to start editing without publishing yet
Make sure to extract the main ZIP folder first, then select your preferred theme demo and upload that ZIP file to Shopify.
If You Chose the Free 3-Day Trial
Once you start customizing the theme, a popup will appear saying: “Your free trial has started.”
Click the “Start Creating” button to unlock full access to all features for 3 days. After the trial ends, you’ll need to enter a valid license key to continue using the theme.
If You Purchased Growth or Professional
When you open the theme, a license activation popup will appear. Here’s what to do:
Open the order confirmation email you received after purchase
Copy the unique license key provided
Paste it into the popup to activate the theme
That’s it — full access is unlocked permanently
Make sure to store your license key safely. You might need it again for theme updates or reinstallation.
Accessing Your Materia Dashboard
To manage your theme and updates:
Go to materiathemes.com → Theme Updates or directly visit materia-dashboard.com
Create an account (this is separate from your Shopify account) Just use your email and set a password.
Once logged in, you’ll have access to your personal dashboard:
Homepage – See update logs and recent activity
Theme Updates – Download and apply the latest version
Downloads – Re-download themes, bonus templates, and more
License Key Required – To access downloads, enter your license key again (same one from your email)
Updating the Theme - Click Here
You can watch the update tutorial video inside the dashboard, check this documentation, or follow one of our YouTube guides. The process is simple, and we walk you through every step.
Need Help?
If you run into anything, we’re here to support you.
📚 First, check our full documentation and FAQ – most answers are already there.
📩 Still stuck? Email our team at team@materiathemes.com, and we’ll help you out.
Thanks for choosing Materia. We’re excited to see what you build.
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