# Install theme

#### Introduction <a href="#introduction" id="introduction"></a>

The theme is designed for content-focused creators who aim to grow a subscription-based publication centered on in-depth, research-led writing across arts, culture, history, technology, and lifestyle. It offers a refined editorial layout, clear visual hierarchy, and a professional aesthetic, with extensive customization options built in.

As this documentation is for a Ghost theme, basic familiarity with Ghost CMS is assumed. If you are new to Ghost, we recommend exploring the official [Ghost Help Center](https://ghost.org/help/?ref=themex.studio), which provides comprehensive guides and resources to get you started.

### Install theme <a href="#install-theme" id="install-theme"></a>

#### **Upload zip file** <a href="#upload-zip-file" id="upload-zip-file"></a>

To begin, **unzip** the downloaded package by double-clicking it on a Mac or by right-clicking and selecting "Extract All" on Windows.

Inside the new **Focus folder**, you will find the Focus.zip theme files.

#### How to Upload and Activate the Theme <a href="#how-to-upload-and-activate-the-theme" id="how-to-upload-and-activate-the-theme"></a>

1. Log in to your Ghost Admin panel at `example.com/ghost`.
2. Click the **Settings** icon (⚙️) at the bottom of the left sidebar.
3. Go to **Design & branding → Theme → Change theme**.
4. Select **Upload theme** and upload the `Focus.zip` file.
5. Once the upload is complete, click **Activate now** to enable the theme.