Installing Your Folio Theme
🚀 Welcome to Folio!
Section titled “🚀 Welcome to Folio!”Follow these quick steps to install your new Ghost theme:
1. Download Your Theme
Section titled “1. Download Your Theme”After purchase, you’ll receive a Folio.zip file containing your theme.
2. Log Into Ghost Admin
Section titled “2. Log Into Ghost Admin”Access your dashboard at:
https://yoursite.com/ghost
3. Upload the Theme
Section titled “3. Upload the Theme”- Click the ⚙️ Settings icon (bottom left)
- Select “Theme” from the menu
- Choose “Change theme” → “Upload theme”
- Upload the
Folio.zipfile
4. Activate Folio
Section titled “4. Activate Folio”Once uploaded, click “Activate now” to apply your new theme.
🚀 Route Setup!
Section titled “🚀 Route Setup!”For the Folio theme to function correctly, you must upload the routes.yaml file. This step is separate from the theme upload and ensures that custom collections, navigation, and dynamic pages work properly.
How to Upload the routes.yaml File
Section titled “How to Upload the routes.yaml File”- Access Ghost Admin: Log in to your dashboard at
https://yoursite.com/ghost/. - Navigate to Labs: Go to Settings → Labs (located at
https://yoursite.com/ghost/#/settings/labs). - Upload the File: Under the Beta features section, click the Upload routes file button.
- Select the File: Locate and select the
routes.yamlfile found within the root directory of the Folio zip file you downloaded.
[!IMPORTANT] Labs is a testing ground for experimental Ghost features. These settings may change or require updates as Ghost evolves.
Available Features in Labs
Section titled “Available Features in Labs”- Routes: Use the
routes.yamlfile to configure dynamic routing and custom URL structures. - Download: You can also download your current routes configuration directly from this menu to keep a backup before making changes.
🎉 That’s it! Folio is now ready to use.
💬 Need help? Contact our support team for assistance at trexthemes@gmail.com.