# Update theme

We regularly release updates to the **Caards** theme to fix bugs, introduce new features, and improve performance and code quality.

You can check if a new version is available by visiting the [Changelog](/guides/caards/changelog.md).

If an update is available, download the latest version from your purchase receipt or directly from your [Gumroad Library](https://gumroad.com/library).

### How to Update the Theme

Follow the steps below:

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#### Download the Latest Version

* Visit your Gumroad receipt or log into your Gumroad Library.
* Download the latest version of the Caards theme (`caards.zip`).
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#### Backup Your Current Theme (Recommended)

* In Ghost Admin, go to **Settings** > **Site** > **Theme** `yoursite.com/ghost/#/settings/theme`
* Download your active theme to keep a backup before uploading the new version.
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#### Upload the New Theme

* In the same Theme settings page, click **"Change theme"**.
* Click **"Upload theme"**, then select the new `caards.zip` file you downloaded.
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#### Activate the Theme

* After upload, under **Installed themes**, click **"Activate"** next to the new version.
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### Notes

* Your content and settings (logo, navigation, custom settings, etc.) are preserved during the update.
* If you've customized the theme code, consider saving a copy and manually merging changes before updating.
* For advanced users: use a Git-based workflow to track changes and apply updates selectively.

Although you're free to customize the theme code however you like, we've designed **Caards** to be as flexible as possible—covering a wide range of use cases without requiring major code changes. 

Unless you're an experienced developer, we recommend avoiding structural modifications to the theme, as this can make it harder to apply future updates smoothly.


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