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Note

This documentation applies to the previous version of Cascade theme (version 2). For the current version of Cascade, refer to our Cascade v3 documentation.

Introduction

Welcome to the Cascade user documentation.

Example theme homepage.

How to use Cascade documentation

User guides are arranged in the categories described in the following table. For guidance with using Cascade, follow the links in the table or select a user guide from the left side menu.

Category nameDescription
Introduction (the current page)An overview of Cascade's user documentation, and how to install Cascade.
Getting startedLearn how to implement Cascade's unique features.
SectionsGuides for using Cascade to customize sections of your store.
TemplatesHow to use Cascade's templates for building your store's pages.
Advanced customizationsGuides for expert users about using advanced theming techniques.
Update to latest versionHow to update Cascade to the latest version.
ChangelogA list of the changes implemented by our updates to Cascade.

Install Cascade

To install Cascade, complete the following steps.

  1. Go to the Customize theme page of your store's Admin.

  2. Select Theme library > Visit Theme Store to open Shopify's Theme store.

    The theme library page in Shopify admin.

  3. In the top Search field, enter Cascade as the search term.

  4. From the search results, select Cascade.

    The theme store search results webpage.

  5. On Cascade's theme details page, select Try theme.

    The theme store try theme button.

  6. On your store's admin page, go to Customize theme > Theme library.

    After Shopify adds Cascade, the theme is listed in your Theme library. Refresh the page, if necessary.

  7. Use the Actions dropdown, beside your current theme, to select one of the following options.

    • Select Preview to apply Cascade to your store temporarily, to review its appearance.
    • To purchase Cascade, select Buy.
    • Select *Remove to delete Cascade from your theme library.

    The Shopify theme actions dropdown.

Good job! You've installed Cascade successfully.