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# Installation

Follow the steps below to install and activate the **Caards** theme:

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### Access Ghost Admin

* Log in to your Ghost Admin at `yoursite.com/ghost`
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### Navigate to Design Settings

* Go to **Settings** > **Site** > **Theme** `yoursite.com/ghost/#/settings/theme`
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### Change Theme

* Click **"Change theme"** in the right corner `yoursite.com/ghost/#/settings/design/change-theme`
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### Upload the Theme

* Click **"Upload theme"** and select the `caards.zip` file from your computer.
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### Activate the Theme

* Once the upload is complete, click **"Activate"** to apply the theme to your site.
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Your site will now be using the **Caards** theme.