Getting Started

Welcome aboard! This guide will walk you through the essentials of setting up and customizing Surge for your Shopify store. Think of it as your quick-start checklist. By the end, you’ll know how to install the theme, unlock your license, and start building your store with confidence.

You’ll receive Surge as a .zip file after purchase. To install:

• In Shopify Admin, go to Online Store > Themes.
  
  

• Click Upload Theme and select your Surge .zip file.
  
  

• Once uploaded, Surge will appear in your Theme Library.
  
  

👉 Pro tip: You can keep multiple themes in your library to test changes safely.

Surge requires a license key to unlock updates and premium features.

• You’ll receive this key via email or your account dashboard.
  
  

• In Shopify Admin, go to your Theme settings > License Key and paste it in.
  
  

• Save changes to activate.
  
  If you're encountering issues, please visit our Licence Verification Troubleshooting guide.
  
  

If you’re running multiple stores, you can manage all your licenses from your customer account dashboard. Here you can:

• View active licenses
  
  

• Reassign licenses
  
  

• Renew or upgrade to higher plans
  
  

The Online Store Editor is where all the magic happens.

• From your Themes page, click Customize next to Surge.
  
  

• This opens the live editor, where you’ll see your storefront and editing sidebar.
  
  

• You’ll use the store editor to adjust layouts, colors, fonts, and everything else.
  
  

Surge includes customizable templates for different parts of your store:

• Home – your landing hub for shoppers.
  
  

• Product pages – showcase items with images, descriptions, and add-to-cart.
  
  

• Collection pages – group similar products together.
  
  

• Cart – manage what customers are buying before checkout.
  
  

• Custom pages – create “About Us,” “FAQ,” or anything unique.
  
  

You can create multiple versions of templates (e.g., different product layouts) and assign them as needed.

The editor works with Sections and Blocks:

• Sections are big building blocks (header, footer, product grid).
  
  

• Blocks are smaller elements inside sections (buttons, text, images).
  
  

• You can drag and drop them to reorder.
  
  

• Use the 👁️ icon to show/hide content for quick testing.
  
  

• Preview how your store looks on desktop, tablet, and mobile—all within the editor.
  
  

When you’re happy with your edits:

• Save often to keep progress.
  
  

• Publish when you’re ready for customers to see changes.
  
  

• Duplicate your theme before making big updates—this creates a backup copy in case you need to roll back.
  
  

👉 This safety net ensures you never lose work.

✨ That’s it! You’re officially up and running with Surge. From here, you can dive deeper into customizing sections and blocks to bring your brand to life.