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# How to create a test theme?

| For the ones, who want to test DingDoong date picker before going live!

To create and test a Shopify theme, follow these **5 key steps:**

# Step 1. Duplicate or Create a new theme

In your Shopify admin, go to **Online store > Themes > Duplicate the current theme**

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/3/8/3/8383e5404a31c000/image_1bwhbir.png)

| This creates a copy you can safely modify without impacting the live site.

A copy of Live theme will appear here

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/3/8/3/8383e5404a31c000/image_17u7c7m.png)

# Step 2. Customize your test theme

Choose **Customize** on the copy theme > **Turn on DingDoong app > Save**

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/3/8/3/8383e5404a31c000/image_5grbr1.png)

# Step 3. Go to DingDoong settings and set up scheduling rule

|| Remember that to display date picker on your site, you must embed app and set up at least 1 scheduling rule and enable it

# Step 4. Test rule and Preview theme

Preview your test theme from the **Themes** page by clicking **Actions > Preview** on the duplicated or new theme.
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![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/3/8/3/8383e5404a31c000/image_h31o84.png)
# Step 5. Publish on live theme

Once you are satisfied with your test theme, you can publish it to replace your live theme by clicking **Actions > Publish** on the tested theme.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/3/8/3/8383e5404a31c000/image_1wqnj5r.png)


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