# Signup

The **Signup** section displays a newsletter subscription form near the bottom of the homepage, just above the footer.

It helps convert visitors into subscribers by offering a simple and direct way to join your mailing list.\
You can customize the title, description, and choose whether to show or hide the section.

Follow the steps below to access the Signup settings:

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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** > **Design & branding** `yoursite.com/ghost/#/settings/design`
* Click the **"Customize"** button to open the theme editor.
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### Open Theme Settings

* Locate the **Signup** options under the **Homepage** section.
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### Available Fields

* **Show signup** - Toggle this option to enable or hide the section.
* **Title** - Main heading of the signup box. *Default:* `Stay in the loop`
* **Description** - Short message inviting users to subscribe. *Default:* `Sign up to receive updates and the latest news from [site title]`

### Background Image

The **Signup** section uses your [Publication cover](https://docs.ektothemes.com/guides/sense/customization/cover) as the background image. This field is optional — if no image is uploaded, the section will use a plain background.

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If a **Publication cover** is used, all text in the signup section will appear in white. Make sure to choose an image with enough contrast to ensure readability.
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