# How to create a test theme?

To create and test a Shopify theme, follow these **5 key steps:**

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### Duplicate or Create a new theme

In your Shopify admin, go to **Online store > Themes > Duplicate the current theme**

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This creates a copy you can safely modify without impacting the live site.
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A copy of Live theme will appear here

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### Customize your test theme

Choose **Customize** on the copy theme > **Turn on DingDoong app > Save**&#x20;

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### Go to DingDoong settings and set up scheduling rule

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Remember that to display date picker on your site, you must **embed app** and **set up at least 1 scheduling rule** and  **enable it**
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### Test rule and Preview theme

Preview your test theme from the **Themes** page by clicking **Actions > Preview** on the duplicated or new theme.

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### Publish on live theme

Once you are satisfied with your test theme, you can publish it to replace your live theme by clicking **Actions > Publish** on the tested theme.

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:person\_raising\_hand: If you want to review your set up, please contact us for a FREE quick review. Contact us now!
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