Share preview link

How to create a Share Preview link using the Shopify Online Theme Editor

When working with an unpublished theme or better known as a draft theme, you can send out a Share preview link which allows anyone who has the link to preview your work/site. Share preview links expire after a certain number of days and are randomly generated by Shopify.

This is a great tool for getting feedback from anyone who needs to view your site before it's live or to view a concept version of your existing site

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How to

  • In the Theme Editor, click on the ellipses (three dots) icon at the top of the Theme Editor to view theme actions.

  • Choose Preview

  • When the new preview window appears, choose the green Share preview button at the bottom of your browser.

  • The popup window will display a link (middle of your screen).

  • Click the Copy link button to copy the address to your clipboard

  • Send us that link, paste it from your clipboard

Notes

Share preview links expire after a certain number of days and are randomly generated by Shopify.

If you're using a live published theme, the preview option will appear as View. This indicates you are currently on the live site. A Preview share link can only be created from a draft theme that is not published.

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